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Toyota Camry engine quit for a second when switching to high beams.?
Hi, I have a 93 Camry, and I started to notice the other night while driving that when I turn to high beams, all the dash lights went dim for a second and the radio picked up the "click". After a few times of experimenting going 60mph down the road, I tried it again and this time ALL electrical went out for a second and even the engine went off! All power steering and power brakes did too. I could feel it. WTH?? It was very scary! What could be causing this??
Note: the battery is new, and I burnt out my right lowbeam and replaced both bulbs a few months ago and now the right low beam bulb is burnt again.
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- Anonymous10 years agoFavorite Answer
Sounds like the voltage regulator of your alternator is failing. Hence the burnt out bulb (due to high voltage) and the strange effect that occurs when you put electrical load on it. Use a multimeter on the battery and see if it holds around 14 volt when you switch to high beam. Any prolonged deviation higher than 2 volt is not normal.