How do you charge a Toyota Camry battery?
Make sure the charger is turned off. Attach the positive cable on the charger to the positive terminal on the battery. Connect the negative cable on the charger to the negative terminal on the battery. Set the charger to the slowest charging rate.
How long does it take to charge a Toyota car battery?
12-24 hours
Generally, charging a battery takes 12-24 hours, only more expensive chargers are faster (the more you pay, the more charging power you get, generally speaking). If you’re trying to maintain a battery for an extended period, you may want to remove it from the vehicle.
When to replace the battery in a Toyota Camry?
This article applies to the Toyota Camry (1997-2011). In most cases when you attempt to start your car and you fail, the culprit is a dead battery. If jumping it only gets you enough juice for one ride, or if a test shows that your battery is just flat-out dead, then it’s time to replace it entirely.
Why is my Toyota Camry not turning over?
If after test, and it still will not turn over, I would get a volt meter and test the battery. If you find that it is not at 12 volts, 11.5 or lower, you should replace your battery. If still not starting, you may have a bad neutral safety switch. You can go to youtube and type in “starter, neutral safety switch”, for some diagnostic tips.
Why did the battery drain on my new Toyota?
Maybe the voltage drop was from the old battery, if the new one is 12.6 steady for days now. Most auto parts stores and places that sell batteries have a fancy diagnostic machine that will check the battery health and charging system, and they’ll do it for free. You might have a bad new battery; it happens.
How do you disconnect a negative battery on a Camry?
To disconnect the negative battery terminal: Lift up on the terminal clamp protective cover. Use 10mm wrench to loosen terminal clamp. Twist clamp by hand while pulling up on it until you’ve disconnected it from the battery. Figure 2. Disconnect negative (black) battery terminal cable.