1996 Toyota RAV4 "electrical arcing" Questions

electrical snapping is heard but the engine doesn't fire. in the dark have the bonnet open & have someone crank the vehicle. you listen & look for where the spark is arcing. when found

...electrical taped where was arcing and that seems to help. I have been noticing a lower output on my alternator gauge when the car is at idle. check your spark plug cables, more them likely bad. The ...

What is causing arcing in the engine compartment? Have had several mechanics look at it and cannot figure it out. Recently had power steering pump and high pressure line replaced due to a bad leak in ...

I CHANGED MY BATTERY NOW MY DOOR OPEN LIGHT STAYS ON AND MY DOOR LOCKS DONT WORK check the fuses first you might have arc a fuse when you connected the battery arc as in electric arc Most common would

...battery because car wouldnt turn on, sparking when hook up new battery You've got a short in your electrical system somewhere. Probably in the starter. Dis you have the key off when changing

crank the car while you look at the engine, any electrical arcing should be seen as a bright blue line where the arcing occurs. dry this area and either secure, replace, or waterproof the faulty wires

...off and locate the coil. Make sure the wire (coil to the distributor) is firmly connected at both ends. Turn the key and watch the coil. If you see blue-white electrical arcing, you have a bad

...inch away. Try changing the distributor cap, rotor, plugs and wires try to insulate the wire with electrical tape and then try to start it. that might be your problem Check battery amps for your ...

when it rains or if i take the van in a car wash it acts like its gonna die,what could be the problem? Bad wires , or coil pack. To check this start the engine and use a spray bottle with water and ...

I hear and see electric sparks close to timing belt cover? sounds like electric arc, but engine feels good. The wire from your alternator to the battery could be the prob. Best not drive this car ...