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mara_silber4

Yaris weak battery and flickering lights

Hi, I'm having some trouble with my 2014 Toyota Yaris diesel. Lately, the battery seems weak when starting, and the lights are flickering. Could it be the battery?

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theresakoenig49

Hey, I had a similar issue with my Yaris a while back. I'd check the battery sensor. What's the battery voltage like when the engine is running?

mara_silber4 (Author)

Where do I check the battery sensor and how do I measure voltage? I'm not super tech-savvy, but I'm willing to give it a shot if it's easy enough.

theresakoenig49

Yeah, it's probably easier to just take it to a workshop. My battery sensor was defective and causing similar symptoms. They can test the battery and charging system to confirm. I bet that's your problem too. Saves time and maybe frustration.

mara_silber4 (Author)

Thanks for the advice! Turns out it was the battery sensor. Cost me 315€ to get it replaced, but the car's starting perfectly now.

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