Using a Scan Tool and Meters To Diagnose Toyota Charging Systems

Using a Scan Tool and Meters To Diagnose Toyota Charging Systems

If, after replacing the alternator, a customer’s Toyota returns to your shop with the battery warning light on, contributor Gary Goms advises, “connect a scan tool to determine the charging system configuration and help analyze charging output.”

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If, after replacing the alternator, a customer’s Toyota vehicle returns to your shop with the battery warning light on, contributor Gary Goms advises “it’s important to initially connect a scan tool to determine the charging system configuration and help analyze charging output.”

 

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