Broomhall1810 Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Hello I have a Toyota supra twin turbo auto (jap) my car has been sitting for the last few months (appox 4 months) i brought a new battery and started it this week started fine but i have a few warning lights that have came on the low engine oil light the cat temperature light and also the battery light i let the car run for around 10 minutes but turned it off just incase i was causing more problems i checked the dipstick and the oil level seams fine i cant see any leaks of any kind on my drive just wandering if this ever happened to anyone else or anyone has any advice on the best things for me to do next iv read that alternator sometimes causes similar problems but im no expert and have limited knowledge when comes to things like this any help greatly appreciated Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mk4Gaz Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 You need to test the battery voltage with the engine running. It should be circa 14v. My bet would be a failed alternator Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomhall1810 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 yeh iv read on a few posts that sounds like a failed alternator just makes me nervous leaving it running with low engine oil light on lol guess will have to take the plunge thanks for the reply Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ellis Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Just check the oil level the old fashioned way. If it says it's fine then all is good, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
X13mgr Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Ye that happend to me last year. Changed the alternator and alls good. Keron stocks them ready for dispatch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 Deffo alternator, Where are you located? I just had mine rebuild and it costed me 45 pounds in total for new IC regulator and rotor. I can help you out if you are around Wolverhampton area Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Broomhall1810 Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Thanks for the replies I'm checking the alternator tomorrow when voltage tester comes I'm located in willenhall so 5 mins away from Wolverhampton i may have access to a spare working alternator so may b ok but if not il message you Konrad if that's ok Failing that I bought the car of Keron so il message him and sure he will b able to help me out with one thanks for replies again lads Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Konrad Posted February 12, 2017 Share Posted February 12, 2017 No problem, Willenhall is close enough :-) if you want help with swapping it just tell me :-) I know supra inside out after all engine swaps I done haha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Burna Posted February 13, 2017 Share Posted February 13, 2017 No problem, Willenhall is close enough :-) if you want help with swapping it just tell me :-) I know supra inside out after all engine swaps I done haha That is an excellent offer of help Broomhall, I'd take it! The man knows his stuff, and a very nice gent too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scutch0 Posted February 18, 2017 Share Posted February 18, 2017 Mine did the same a few years back, was the alternator. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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