The battery light stay on when driving

2007 TOYOTA CAMRY
256,000 MILES • 2.4L • 4 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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JOE1953
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the battery light stay on when driving. i noticed sign of rats have been under the hood is it possible a rat have damage a wire? can you send me a wiring diagram on the generator charging system? i want to see where the battery light wire is connected to so i can check it out.
Nov 16, 2016 at 5:21 PM
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AL514
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It could be the alternator has gone out but to be sure lets run down this guide to help you find the problem. Also I have included the wiring diagrams so you can see how the system works.

https://youtu.be/Z-p4dMJUpUw

and

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

this guide can walk you through the steps of th alternator replacement with diagrams below to show you ghoe on your car.

https://www.2carpros.com/articles/how-to-replace-an-alternator

Check out the diagrams (Below). Please let us know what happens.
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Nov 16, 2016 at 7:29 PM
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AL514
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Check the main fusible link coming right off the battery, and where are you checking the voltage at? right off the battery or from the alternator?
Nov 16, 2016 at 7:32 PM
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JOE1953
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thank you the alternator was bad all fixed.
Nov 16, 2016 at 9:29 PM