# Battery light **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** corolla, toyota\ **Created:** [September 14, 2009, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light/36622 "2009-09-14T15:49:16Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![susankay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@susankay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susankay)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 3:49pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light/36622/1 "2009-09-14T15:49:16Z")
The battery light on my '94 Toyota keeps coming on. I took the car to a mechanic–he said I needed a new alternator. New alternator was purchased but that did not solve the problem. My battery is less thaa a year old and I have 70,000 miles on my car. Anyone know what the problems is? Thank you in advance for any input provided. ---
**Author:** ![Xebadaih](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/x/d07c76/32.png) [@Xebadaih](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Xebadaih)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 3:55pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light/36622/2 "2009-09-14T15:55:04Z")
The alternator was most likely remanufactured and could be defective. You might also have damaged or corroded wiring somewhere in your starting/charging system. Any half way competent mechanic should be able to narrow it down without too much difficulty. ---
**Author:** ![susankay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@susankay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susankay)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light/36622/3 "2009-09-14T16:40:23Z")
Thank you. After your reply, I called and made an appointment with the mechanic again. My last visit cost me $534.00 which included the price of alternator, replacement of hoses and oil change. I am 65 and still working and will continue to do so as long as I can and need to keep this car for many years to come. I hope that I am not being unrealistic about keeping the car. ---
**Author:** ![Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/joseph_e_meehan/32/21_2.png) [@Joseph\_E\_Meehan](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Joseph_E_Meehan)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2009, 7:21pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light/36622/4 "2009-09-14T19:21:45Z")
Your car should be good for some time to come. If the alternator is bad, and it would not surprise me if it is, it should be replaced for free. ---
**Author:** ![susankay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@susankay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susankay)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 4:17am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light/36622/5 "2009-09-17T04:17:27Z")
Thanks to you and the other individual who answered my question. The alternator was bad and it was replaced free of charge. I’m feeling good!! ---
**Author:** ![irlandes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b5e925/32.png) [@irlandes](https://community.cartalk.com/u/irlandes)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 4:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light/36622/6 "2009-09-17T04:34:29Z")
Susan, many people buy a new car or a really good fairly new used one, before they retire so they need not do it on reduced retirement income. Of course, this is a personal value judgment, I am just telling you what others have done. This car is 15 years old, and parts will eventually become harder to get. ---
**Author:** ![susankay](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/b782af/32.png) [@susankay](https://community.cartalk.com/u/susankay)\ **Post date:** [September 17, 2009, 4:53am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/battery-light/36622/7 "2009-09-17T04:53:24Z")
Thank you for your input. I have been concentrating on keeping this car maintained and saving as much money as I can. I appreciate your time and consideration.