Toyota Rav4 Battery Light Stays On
Adjust the tire inflation pressure to the specified level.
Toyota rav4 battery light stays on. I have a 2006 toyota rav4 with over 200 000 miles. I had the alternator checked says good replaced the battery. This is the same connector that lets the on board computer know if the alternator is charging or not which is what the battery light actually means. The light will turn off after a few minutes.
Check to make sure the wire is not broken. You can use a volt meter to test what the battery is receiving by connecting it to the middle of the posts while the engine is running. Toyota rav4 battery light. How to reset battery warning light.
Your rav4 will operate for a short period of time off of the battery alone. It is the original alternator and the battery is actually a 2011 model so i figure it s time for these things to happen. If your battery light comes on when you are on the road get somewhere to have it tested as soon as you can. A mechanic such as one from yourmechanic can perform a load test voltage and amperage output test and voltage drop test to determine the cause of your battery light.
A bad battery bad connection bad alternator bad regulator etc. But if the alternator has gone bad it will eventually leave you stranded. In case the light does not turn off even if the tire inflation pressure is adjusted have the system checked by your toyota dealer. The battery light came on along with the vsc check engine light right before my car stopped.
When the light comes on after blinking for 1 minute. A charging system test should be able to pinpoint the cause. Malfunction in the tire pressure warning system. Typical symptoms no charging battery light no voltage increase at the battery while running.
2010 toyota rav4 3 5l awd.