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cwest01
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Sep 27, 2011, 1:27 PM

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1987 toyota camry electrical trouble Sign In

OK. I know this sounds odd, but my battery had a dead cell so I replaced that one. After that the alternator went out so I had that replaced and now the only thing that turns on is the head lights. The interior doesn't come on at all.

Anyone know what's going on here?


Hammer Time
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Sep 27, 2011, 2:00 PM

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Check your fusible links and maxi fuses.



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cwest01
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Sep 27, 2011, 3:28 PM

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where would you find those? I'm still new to fixing cars younger than the 60s and 70s


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Sep 27, 2011, 3:30 PM

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In the engiine compartment fuse box.



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cwest01
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Sep 27, 2011, 3:33 PM

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and where is the fuse box located? I can't find any boxes like I see in a 68 duster


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Sep 27, 2011, 3:36 PM

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This whole thing may be over your head then and you probably need to bring it to a shop.



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cwest01
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Sep 27, 2011, 3:38 PM

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problem is that I don't have the money to take it to a shop. A do it myself job is all I've got and I have a week to get this done or I get a court martial for inability to appear for duty.


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Sep 27, 2011, 3:46 PM

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This could get very involved requiring circuit testing and locating components. You could have ignition switch issues or a problem with one of the relays but if you are having trouble even identifying fuses, you won't have a chance when it goes beyond that.













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Sep 27, 2011, 5:45 PM

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Did you unplug the battery when you changed the alternator. Did you short anything?

Check the 80 amp alternator fusible link in the fusible link box. It's probably blown. I have seen alternators go bad and pop that link too. The link box should be near the battery. Follow the battery cable to it.





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cwest01
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Sep 27, 2011, 9:19 PM

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I checked the box and that was the problem. The black fuse ended up broken(literally) and the fuse connections were both melted on. I have to replace the entire box and I'm sure that it's going to be spending a lot of money at the dealer since none of the auto part stores sell them any more






 
 
 






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