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Crow
05-10-2008, 11:31 AM
A couple nights ago there was pretty heavy rain and i was driving my Corolla GTS. the day after the shower i went out to find my car would not start and the trunk was wet, so i boosted my car and it started. now this is happening everytime; i turn off the engine i always have to boost it. also everytime i step on the brake everything cuts out, my clock the radio it all cuts out.
So all i can say its a short circut but anybody have any idea where it could be?
canuckcarguy
05-10-2008, 12:42 PM
Alternator, most likely. First off, tighten your battery connections. Then go to Canadian Tire or similar and have them test your charging system.
Crow
05-10-2008, 01:59 PM
Ill get that checked
thanks
megavolt
05-10-2008, 04:48 PM
Any shop BUT Canadian Tire please...
turbo4dr
05-10-2008, 06:58 PM
dude PM me Ill help you out and test your system for free just shoot me a pm with your name and #................ but too me it sounds like your battery is shot?? and second guess is your alternator. :)
DC2
05-10-2008, 07:02 PM
one word man... VAT40
canuckcarguy
05-10-2008, 07:25 PM
Originally posted by megavolt
Any shop BUT Canadian Tire please...

No fan of theirs either. But a free check, and they'll usually get you in.

Should have said, though, that I wouldn't recommend having them do the repair...
sr20s14zenki
05-10-2008, 07:40 PM
Ummmm, any person can use a multimeter. go buy a multimeter for 15$ at canadian tire, set it to DC- ~20, put black on negative, red on positive, should read over 12v, usually around 13.7 when the car is running. If you cant understand the multimeter, start the car, take off the positive terminal, if the car stays running its battery, if it dies almost right away its alternator. Alternator and starter depot should have one for you
canuckcarguy
05-11-2008, 10:51 AM
Can't load test a battery or charging system with a multimeter, though. You can measure volts, but not amps under load. Might give you a clue, but with a free check available at Canadian tire or a bunch of other shops, might as well take advantage...
Crow
05-12-2008, 10:37 PM
Thank you all guys, i changed the battery and now everything is alright


THANK YOU!:clap:
A790
05-13-2008, 12:53 PM
Originally posted by Crow
Thank you all guys, i changed the battery and now everything is alright


THANK YOU!:clap:
You checked the alternator? Because if it's the alternator everything will be fine until your battery dies again...