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02-05-2015, 03:49 AM | #1 |
Drives: Yaris 2007 D40 Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Norway
Posts: 2
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Yaris 2007 Battery and Diesel filter warning lights in cold weather
Hi, first post here :)
I bought a used Yaris 2007 D4D some months ago, and I have noticed a strange issue. When the temprature goes below about 5 negative celsius (23 F) the battery and diesel filter warning lights both flicker and/or stay on almost fully lit for about 15-20 minutes before they both go away. I read on the forum that someone suggested to check a fuse in the engine room if the battery light is flickering, but I haven't managed to find that one (even if i looked around in there with a torch). I also read that there might be a problem with the alternator... Some observations: - Doesn't seem to have something to do with engine being cold or not. - The two lights are only showing at the same time, not just one of them. - Battery seems just fine - in warmer weather the two warning lights flicker for some seconds about 30 seconds after the car is started and then go away. I have been thinking about ordering a used alternator online and get the local mecanic to replace it since I'm not that used to working on cars myself... But right now I don't really know if the alternator is the culprit. Any suggestions? |
01-06-2016, 03:28 AM | #2 |
Drives: Yaris 2007 D40 Join Date: Nov 2014
Location: Norway
Posts: 2
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The cold time of the year again.... bumping this :)
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01-06-2016, 12:17 PM | #3 |
the filter is to remove water from fuel im thinking if filter is full at low temp it freezes , i know that when i used a Ford with a diesel engine it had a filter that i had to drain or i would have problems ...in winter times if i did not put the truck on heater over night it would not turn over with temp below -20 .
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