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Toyota Noah Battery Sensor Issue

My 2003 Toyota Noah with a gasoline engine is giving me fits. 171569 km on the clock. The battery's acting weak – weak starts, lights flickering. I'm betting it's the battery sensor, but has anyone else seen this?

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A 2003 Toyota Noah is experiencing weak starts and flickering lights, suspected to be caused by a faulty battery sensor. The voltage drops significantly on startup, and the lights dim at idle, especially with the AC running. A similar issue was resolved by replacing the battery sensor at a workshop, which restored proper function. The recommended solution is to have the sensor checked and replaced by professionals to avoid further complications.

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elizabethbaumann4

I had similar symptoms in my Noah! Is the voltage dropping way below 12V when you turn the key? And do the lights dim even at idle?

victoriaswift1 (community.author)

Yep, voltage takes a nosedive on startup. The lights are dimming at idle too, especially with the AC running. Did you end up replacing the sensor yourself, or did you take it to a shop?

elizabethbaumann4

I messed around with it for a bit, but I'm no electrician. I took it to a workshop, they confirmed the sensor was shot. Honestly, for the sake of time and not frying something, I'd recommend the same.

victoriaswift1 (community.author)

Roger that. I suspected as much. Shop it is. Thanks for confirming my suspicions! Turns out, you were spot on. New sensor and diagnostics set me back 315€, but at least she starts like a champ now.

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TOYOTA

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NOAH