I have a 1990 toyota camry dx.My friend told me ha had a problem with b4 he sold it to me.Ok he said something about he bypassed the gas relay so now when i click over the key before the finla click that turns on the car ..i can hear the fuel pump turning on.i think i need to replace the relay but dont know where to find it..i think it might be under the kick panel on the driver side...need help...Also the cars clock stays on even when i turn off the car and take out the key.seem to be on .i think this might be messing up my battery as the battery is swollen and spilling fluids even when the car is not on...i am in the dark with this i really need help- as this is my daily driver...and its raining her in ca and i have to walk about an hour to work ....and end up getting here all soaking..
SOURCE: 1990 Toyota Camry DX 4 cylinder''Swollen battery''short some where?
You will need to have the charging system tested. This can be tested at any Autozone or similar parts house.
What appears to be happening is that you charging system is charging at full field mode and thus cooking your battery. If your alternator is stuck in full field mode it will need to be replaced. Sadly this part is not cheap to replace it.
However Autozone and parts houses like them will test the system to make sure this is happening.
Hope this was of help.
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SOURCE: 1990 Toyota Camry DX 4 cylinder''Swollen battery''short some where?
Sounds like your battery is getting hot due to over charging, the reason could be that your alternator voltage regulator is faulty. If the battery gets warm after a short run that is an indication of over charging. Fully charged battery should show around 14Volts. Or it may be wrong battery for the car.
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The battery has seen better days wear gloves and eye protection in dealing with it. The alternator should be checked out. Get a NEW battery and put a voltmeter on the terminals and start the car. Voltage should be between 13.5 to 14.5 w all accessories on. Anything over this means the voltage regulator in the alternator is shot. Remember you can't test the alternator with the old battery ITS DANGEROUS. Batteries can short out especially if they are overcharged. You probably have a sulfated battery which means that its ability to accept and give a charge is destroyed . Therefore the battery is useless.
Testimonial: "thank for the help...it turnd out to be ..the charging system ...so i changed the battery an the alternator and that fixed the problem..thanks"
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