2005 Corolla Check Battery Light

[Hookmaster]

My daughter called me yesterday and said the car was taking longer to start, approximately 6 seconds versus 2-3 seconds. Today she called and said while driving the radio turned off and came back on and then the check battery light came on for while and then went off. What would be the order of troubleshooting. Any recommendations for a good, fair mechanic in Duluth?

[Scott K]

Check the alternator to make sure it is charging, and also check the battery.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Should see more than 14 volts at the battery if the alternator is charging.

[Hookmaster]

Today driving home, the car was harder to start and the dash warning lights were flashing. I had her take the car to Autozone. They tested the alternator and the battery. It was the battery and they installed the new one. I looked the car over 2 weeks ago before she went back to school and the battery was good. Oh well, $115 and a few phone calls will keep her on the road. Not bad for being 170 miles away. Thank you for the help.