Charging system error

Asked by Annatjie Dec 24, 2014 at 01:50 AM about the 2009 Toyota Corolla Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

Good day,
I am driving a Toyota Corolla 2009 year model, 1600CC.
Since yesterday it is displaying the message:
Charging system - Battery light and ! triangle lights also on.
I went to a Battery Centre to ask that the battery be tested and they indicated the
battery is fine.

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I used to have same issue, it was warning light that something is wrong with charging system, and I lost power stirring, so I replace battery but light was still on,didn't help,then I checked voltage on a running engine it was 12.7 volt,but should be around 14,it was obvious that problem with tension on belt or alternator, but alternator was like new(changed year ago),checked tension, it was fine.The problem was with alternator (was still on warranty),replaced alternator and problem was solved

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