With wintertime coming, automobiles tend to suffer, the most general scenario is to have difficulties starting your Toyota Sequoia early in the day with very low temperatures. In general this is related to problems recharging the battery of your Toyota Sequoia . There are some causes that can describe why your battery does not recharge effectively anymore, and today we will try to help you to resolve this problem that can prevent you from using your car. To achieve this, first we will describe how recharging your car battery functions, then the different problems of recharging a Toyota Sequoia, and at last how to recharge an empty car battery.
How does recharging the battery of a Toyota Sequoia work?
Before we detail the different problems of recharging the battery on a Toyota Sequoia , we will describe to you how its recharging system functions so that you can figure out the problems you are struggling with. A car battery functions like a phone battery, it will store energy to start your Toyota Sequoia , turn on your headlights, enjoy music, lower your power windows… Nevertheless all these actions will consume energy and it might deplete the energy reserve that your battery can store. To overcome this problem, the engineers have produced a element called the alternator , this element will use the energy generated by the engine unit of your Toyota Sequoia to create energy thanks to a copper coil and a magnet. This energy will recharge the battery of your car . Nevertheless, take into account that this process can just work when your car is running, using electrical components of your car when it is stopped will drain the energy reserve of your car. It is considered that a battery of a xxx has a life span of 3 to 5 years.
Problems recharging a Toyota Sequoia’s battery
We will now describe the different battery charging problems on a Toyota Sequoia you might be victim of. If your battery is not recharging because there is necessarily a problem in your electrical set up, we will now see the different cases.
Battery charging problem on Toyota Sequoia: My battery is discharging regardless if I am recharging it with a particular charger
In this first case, it is quite possible that your alternator is dead , in fact, if you manage to recharge your battery with a charger and your Toyota Sequoia to start, the problem obviously comes from your alternator which should not be able to create any more current.
Battery charging problem on Toyota Sequoia: My car shuts off and does not start regardless if I have charged the battery
If you have recharged your battery and you have managed to start your Toyota Sequoia but it switches off although you are driving and then does not start, the trouble with recharging the battery of your Toyota Sequoia is that your battery no longer holds the charge .
Battery charging problem on Toyota Sequoia: My battery is discharged although it is new
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If you’ve just bought a battery and it discharges although you’re driving, the problem most probably comes from your alternator. It cannot result from your battery, which is new and consequently holds the charge. The second possibility is that you have a ground somewhere in your electrical system.
How to resolve the problem of battery charging on Toyota Sequoia?
We will now give you the solutions according to the problem you are struggling with. Here are the different problems and their solutions:
- Faulty alternator: You can try with basic mechanics to check it with a pressure gauge to discover if it’s producing power. If it doesn’t, changing it is the best solution, based on your motor you will pay a few hundred euros. This repair is feasible in the event that your alternator is accessible.
- Battery that no longer holds the charge: In such a case, the purchase of a new battery is the just realistic solution. Obviously, if you have already recharged it but it is still empty because it is good to be replaced, count between 60 and 100 euros based on your engine.
- Ground in the electrical circuit: If you cannot start your Toyota Sequoia but your alternator and battery are in good condition, it is possible that you have a ground on your wiring harness and that you lose energy, a check by a car electrician is in this case necessary.
How to recharge an empty battery of a Toyota Sequoia
At last, to recharge the empty battery of a Toyota Sequoia there are just few solutions, using a battery charger is the most efficient solution, you can find some for 50 to 100 euros at vendors like Oscaro. Otherwise you can use cables that will just provide the energy needed to start.
If perhaps you have any further questions about the Toyota Sequoia, do not hesitate to consult our Toyota Sequoia category.
