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04-25-2018, 04:54 PM

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B.B._07

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 07liftback

I notice the Yaris stumbling a bit when I turn on the heater (not the AC) which suggests the alternator is quite weak in the Yaris. Never had this issue on the 15 year old Civic I owned back then.

Before you go looking to swap an alternator it's best to confirm the alternator is the issue. Get an multi-meter and check if you have ~14V at the battery terminals with the car at idle.

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