Battery light on

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY SOLARA
130 MILES
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UNIQUE4158
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Battery light has been on for a day. car stalled today got a jump and brought it home then I cranked it and it didn't start.. this battery is only 8 months old. also, before it stalled I found out I didn't have any water in it. do you think running it with no water it could cause the light to come on and not start?
Nov 29, 2019 at 9:29 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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HI,

Coolant can definitely cause major problems, but I don't think it is related to the battery light. That sounds like a problem with an alternator. What I suggest is simply to make sure the battery is fully charged and then test the alternator. It is very simple to do at home and only requires a volt or multi meter. Here is a link that explains how it is done:

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-check-a-car-alternator

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-use-a-voltmeter

Do this first and let me know the results.

Take care,
Joe
Nov 29, 2019 at 9:57 PM
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UNIQUE4158
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Thanks. it was the alternator.
Dec 2, 2019 at 10:22 AM
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