I was waiting for someone with the engine turned off and the ignition swith on the first, accessories, position so that I could listen to the radio. The car's battery is new; however, after about 10 minutes the radio suddenly went dead and I could not start the car. It had to be jumped. After that, I drove it home, started it again the following morning but did not drive it. Two days later when I tried to start it, the battery was down again. Any ideas?
Make sure the alternator is producing the rated amperage. One or two blown diodes inside the alternator will reduce its output. Test for a draw. You do this by taking off a battery cable and using a multimeter set to measure current connect it to the battery cable and then to the battery post. Now start removing one fuse at a time while observing the current draw until it stops. Whatever circuit that the fuse controlled is the problem.
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Lead acid batteries can "die" catastrophically. This is actually not all that uncommon. If the battery is new, it should be under warranty. I would take it back, and have them test it. It it fails, which I believe it will, then there is the problem. If it passes, then your alternator is probably bad. The chances of it being your alternator are slim as you did jump the car off, and drive it for a while. If the battery is too weak to start the car, it will not maintain vehicle operation very long without help from the alternator.
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Your Ignition Relay Is Faulty.
It is located in the Underhood Fusebox.
Consult your manual or the box lid for the exact location.
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I have a 95 camry 2.2 and it did the same thing. i helped jump a buddy's car then the horn started sounding. so i called the parts service for toyota they told me theres a switch under your dash, on the floor board, right above where the left is placed. there was a switch, he told me to flip it then my car started working no problem. that was about 1 yr 1/2 ago.
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you definitely need a new battery. replace it, and have the charging system checked when you do. If you do it yourself, use a volt meter to make sure that your battery is holding at least 14 volts when the car is running. anything less, and your alternator is bad. I dont think your alternator would be bad, though. your whole engine and transmission is electronically controlled and runs off of the power generated by the alternator. the battery is primarily there to start the car. without the power generated form the alternator, all of these things start drawing power from the battery. and since the battery cant recharge itself, it will eventually die, and so will your car. so, my guess is your battery just went bad, and your charging system is good. have it checked just to be on the safe side though.
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Look for a lose connection at the crank shaft sensor. This is a signal needed for obtaining tachometer as well as turning on the fuel pump.
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