1998 Toyota Corolla Where to look next.

1998 TOYOTA COROLLA
140,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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HAPPYDOG1
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Car only clicked once when starting. After a few attempts usually started. Checked battery, alten. and starter on car. Battery good but later determined would not take charge replaced with new. Alt test 38 amps at idle, 80 amp rated, starter pulled 230amps. Replaced battery, Replaced alt, tested alt good, but low amps 30, starter pulled 150 amps. Replaced belt tensioner, tested again alt good but low 30 amps, starter pulled 120 amps. Replaced new alt with old original alt, same test results. Bench tested new and old alts both tested good no amp reading available. Checked fuses none blown, belt in good shape Gatorback 3 years old.
Where do I look from here?
Aug 6, 2010 at 7:16 AM
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RASMATAZ
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If the alternator is putting out between 13.5 and 15.5volts while engine is idling nothing is wrong with it. Sounds more like its coming from somewhere else such as the starter relay, park and neutral position switch and ignition switch
Aug 6, 2010 at 7:27 AM