battery light

Asked by elisia Oct 10, 2016 at 12:32 PM about the 2006 Toyota RAV4 Base

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2006 Toyota Rav4 with over 200,000
miles. The battery light came on along with the
VSC check engine light right before my car
stopped. I had the alternator checked, says good
replaced the battery. Lights went off for about a
week, now the battery light is back on and wont go
off. Am I missing something that could keep the
battery from charging??

4 Answers

188,465

You may have a short and its draining your battery, try this simple test/ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wLrTjeb9TY

28 people found this helpful.
170

Solved, I brought my 2006 RAV4 to the auto electric shop, it turns out that the plug that clips onto the alternator, it was not making a good connection, because one of the wires had come loose inside of the plug. By accident he pushed it back in with the current tester and the battery light on the dashboard went off after being on for a year. This must be a defective part considering that so many people have had issues with it.

6 people found this helpful.
180

Oh my this is the same issue I’m having but it started once I put in new battery but I have had battery n the put in new alternator put in. But slowly but surely everyday the light stays on more n more. I hope this is my issue

3 people found this helpful.

Your Answer:

RAV4

Looking for a Used RAV4 in your area?

CarGurus has 29,823 nationwide RAV4 listings starting at $2,902.

ZIP:

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2006 Toyota RAV4

Review another car

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    CHARLES DEFAZIO
    Reputation
    4,730
  • #2
    Evie Hunt
    Reputation
    4,150
  • #3
    kathymay22
    Reputation
    3,290
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Honda CR-V
2,106 Great Deals out of 41,865 listings starting at $1,200
Used Toyota Highlander
1,364 Great Deals out of 19,306 listings starting at $2,490
Used Toyota Camry
2,079 Great Deals out of 33,595 listings starting at $900
Used Toyota 4Runner
1,205 Great Deals out of 17,806 listings starting at $1,300
Used Toyota Corolla
1,471 Great Deals out of 23,785 listings starting at $1,500
Used Toyota Tacoma
2,024 Great Deals out of 34,902 listings starting at $2,990
Used Subaru Forester
1,105 Great Deals out of 23,418 listings starting at $2,280
Used Lexus RX
822 Great Deals out of 14,949 listings starting at $1,450
Used Honda Accord
1,486 Great Deals out of 30,315 listings starting at $1,500
Used Honda Pilot
1,014 Great Deals out of 28,570 listings starting at $1,450
Used Honda Civic
1,420 Great Deals out of 30,990 listings starting at $1,250

Used Cars for Sale

2024 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
41 Great Deals out of 8,927 listings starting at $26,455
2023 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
326 Great Deals out of 2,745 listings starting at $21,991
2022 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
291 Great Deals out of 2,460 listings starting at $17,995
2021 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
321 Great Deals out of 4,665 listings starting at $14,588
2020 Toyota RAV4 For Sale
136 Great Deals out of 1,593 listings starting at $16,980

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.