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Hi there. Thanks for helping me. My [engine](/topics-engi...


Hi there. Thanks for helping me. My [engine](/topics-engine-toyota/) light was on for two days, and then it was off on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. This evening, when I tried to turn on car, it won't start. I wonder what...

Hi there. Thanks for helping me. My [engine](/topics-engine-toyota/) light was on for two days, and then it was off on Thursday afternoon and Friday morning. This evening, when I tried to turn on car, it won't start. I wonder what issue it may be. Mechanic's Assistant: Has your vehicle stalled? Has anyone run a diagnostic test to pull the trouble code? No, not yet. It is in a parking lot. Mechanic's Assistant: What is the make/model/year of your car? 2010 toyato [corolla](/topics-corolla/) Mechanic's Assistant: Are you fixing your Corolla yourself? What have you tried so far? Tried to boost the car. It make the ticking sound, but didn't start, so I didn't continue trying Mechanic's Assistant: Anything else you want the Mechanic to know before I connect you? No, I just want to know how this works? I never used this online service before.

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Automotive Expert
Good afternoon, will you [headlights](/topics-headlight-toyota/) come on? Will the dash light up?

Hi there. Thanks for connecting!
Automotive Expert
No problem, I am trying to get a better idea of what's going on. What do your battery connections look like? Are they clean and tight?

Hi are you still there?
Automotive Expert
I am still here.

Ok, I am confused about the situation. I thought you ended the conversation.When you ask me if my dash light is up, do you mean if I see any signs on the dash board?
Automotive Expert
I apologize. I mean does it light up at all? And will the headlights come on? Also can you look at the battery connections to see if they are clean and tight?

I honestly didn't notice the headlights. It may take me 10-15 minutes to check it because I am in an apartment building. Is there an option?I mean is it ok if I go check?
Automotive Expert
Of course, check those things I asked about and let me know what you find. That will help me with troubleshooting your vehicle.

Ok, thank you.I will be back soon.I am not sure what is a clean and tight battery connection. Maybe I can take a video and upload it here?
Automotive Expert
You can take a video or picture. What you are looking for is green corrosion on the battery terminals or are they clean. Also grab the terminal and give it a little wiggle and see if it is loose.

Ok, got it!

Hi I am sending this video through my phone. Hope you can get it.

Customer attachment 2/28/2021 1:25:17 AM

Customer attachment 2/28/2021 1:25:23 AM

The battery is not looseI tried to start the car, and the headlights are not on
Automotive Expert
Okay that looks good. Okay next the battery needs to be checked for voltage and tested. Do you have access to a voltage meter?

I have a boost cableThe headlights are not on

Customer attachment 2/28/2021 1:35:36 AM

This is what the dashboard looks likeIt makes a little sounds and then it went awaySomeone offered to boost the car for me. Should I do it?
Automotive Expert
Okay, you can try that. Make sure the red is in the positive postIf it just clicks then it sounds like the [starter](/topics-starter-toyota/) is bad.

Ok. Someone will help me with that. I'll let you know if that works.
Automotive Expert
Okay sounds good

I was able to boost the car. It's running now. I am leaving it running for another 15 minutes to charge the batteryThe headlights work. I think it didn't turn it on earlier.Could it be the generator issue?What should I do next?

Customer attachment 2/28/2021 2:05:23 AM

Is this the engine light? It just came back on
Automotive Expert
the bottom left is the engine light. So the car started?

the car is running.it is the engine light is on.The engine sounds fine.
Automotive Expert
Great! I would take it somewhere and have the battery tested, and get the codes pulled to see why the light is on. Autozone can do that for you for free.

Sounds great. I will take the car to a mechanic soon.
Automotive Expert
Okay. Let me know if there is anything else I can do for you.

Thank you so much! I think everything is good for now.I will try to start the car in an hour and see if it runs.
Automotive Expert
No problem.

Have a great night!
Automotive Expert
You too!

Just out of curiosity, if the car doesn't start in an hour, would it be the battery, engine, or eliminator issue?
Automotive Expert
If it doesn't start back up it could be a possible bad [alternator](/topics-alternator-toyota/) or battery. Since you have it running I would let it run for about 30 minutes if you can.

I think the car was on for about 30 minutes. I'll go check soon. I changed the alternator just before this past Christmas, so it's new. The battery was also from last year.changed the alternator at my mechanic's.
Automotive Expert
Okay, I would still get both of them checked just to verify. I have seen things like that go bad shortly after being changed. Also get the codes pulled to see why the light is on.

Ok, sounds good! I will have the car checked for these few things soon. Thanks again!
Automotive Expert
No problem!

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