1990 Toyota Celica power drain

Asked by Jay Jun 07, 2020 at 04:18 AM about the 1990 Toyota Celica GT Hatchback FWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I've recently bought a 1990 Celica gt 2.2 with
240k, I got it from the original owner. The car  
is in great shape but satvsibe 2016. So when
I got it replaced all fluids battery plugs wires.
So after that if I turn on my ac only the
driver's side headlight will flip up and than
battery would die so I replaced the alternator
and now ever time it warms up I cant use my
head lights or any extra power because the
battery light comes on and it dies and will
not start without a jump. Please help I fell in
love with this car first Toyota and love it

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TDolby answered 4 years ago

I would check the motor on the headlight that doesn't flip up first. Maybe that is pulling extra amps draining the battery. You need to find the reason for the parasitic draw. Perform a complete electrical wiring test to find it. You can find the procedure online by searching and a check out a few youtube videos.

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Jay answered 4 years ago

I figured out the electric problem was the stock alarm system but got hella luck and found the original owners manual from when it was bought brand new!! It was at the bottom of the rear bumper under the jack. Just took her out for the first long drive and amazing just a small oil leak left to fix and she's 100%

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