Battery draining?

I was driving my ‘13 Tacoma and the Speedo went out every dash light came on my windows didn’t work neither did my heat when I was heading home it started bogging when to pull of and I turned it off and it died I got it home and I’m pretty sure it’s the alternator getting a new one one because I jumped it and it died after I take the cables of for a minutes but if anyone knows any other reason please let me know

 

Sounds like you are on the right track with the alternator.

 

How old is the battery? If it’s five or more years old, I’d suggest replacing it at the same time. If newer than that, get it charged and tested. Then the new alt should be able to do its job and if you have further problems, you’ll know it’s unlikely to be related to a battery that’s on its way out.

 

Yeah, your truck should run with just the alternator.

I'd suggest a new one along with a battery.

Expensive, I know.

Good luck with your quest

 

Thank you I post when I get it on

 

Yup my thoughts are alternator. Make sure you disconnect your battery and get it on a charger when you swap out the alternator, that way you have juice when you’re done.

 

You can easily test if it's an alt or the battery with a voltmeter. With the engine running see how many volts the battery is putting out.

 

Yeah, should be 14V+ with it running. 12.6V off.

Those cheap multimeters from Harbor Freight work fine.

$6.99, just get a digital