# Bad alternator? new battery reads 12.3 volts

**URL:** <https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-alternator-new-battery-reads-12-3-volts/50297>\
**Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\
**Tags:** batteries, toyota, camry, alternators\
**Created:** [June 14, 2010, 2:38am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-alternator-new-battery-reads-12-3-volts/50297 "2010-06-14T02:38:07Z")\
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**Post date:** [June 14, 2010, 4:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/bad-alternator-new-battery-reads-12-3-volts/50297/4 "2010-06-14T16:46:00Z")

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I assume this is a 2004 year Camary. In addition to the checks previous outlined, check the 120 amp ALT fuse in the under hood fuse box. I assume you are getting a BAT light on the combination meter when the ignition is ‘on’ but the engine not running.

Hope this helps.

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