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Like the title says I start my truck turn on the head lights or try the turn signals and the truck stalls? It will restart and try it again does the same thing. Was able to drive it a couple blocks and the problem went away drove fine using lights and turn signals got it home and shut it off and tried it again starts up turn on the lights and the idle drops way down same with the turn signal but stayed running. An ideas what is going on?

1988 Toyota 22RE 5 speed 4X4 no mods done to the truck

Thanks

Co_94_PU

iTrader: (-1)

Clean the battery terminals, firm and shiney connections there and the ground points. Alternator belt tight. Test the battery drain with the key in the off position for parasites. Inspect for crusty burnt or pinched wires on the headlamps.

Assuming that is all clean, tight and intact there must be something wrong with the battery or the charge circuits.

Grab a manual and dig in. Let us know what you find and ask any questions you have along the way.

RAD4Runner

Second the above....
Do not underestimate what a little corrosion would do. Here's how I know.
If suspecting charging system, here's how it works and a few test points to look at.

AND get a multi-meter. Next only to our senses, it is the most important electrical troubleshooting tool. No excuse not to have one; Harbor freight is your friend.
Last Monday, my friend's Heep would not start. If we had a multimeter, we would have quickly determined that battery is good and moved on to next troubleshooting step - tapping the starter solenoid.