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Originally Posted by kino1161
I went and purchased a voltmeter. While at the Auto Store I checked and it read 12.00 OFF and 13.00 ON. When I got home I replaced the Negative terminal with a new one and checked again with the voltmeter. It then read 13.00 OFF and 14.3 ON!!  Why would it jump like that just because I changed a terminal. I think the one I just changed was an original. 
Also, even though Toyota just changed my starter back before X-mas, I may still need to rebuild??? I hope the negative terminal was the problem.  |
It depends on where you are putting the test probe. If it is on the cable connection, then that would indicate that the connection has improved. If you are testing the battery directly, then the voltage shouldn't go up unless the motor has been run in the interim. The increased voltage while running indicates that it is getting power from the alternator. Make sure all the connections are clean and tight. If Toyota changed the starter, I would let them figure it out if the problem continues.