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2011 Toyota Camry · Repair Cost Breakdown

138,000 miles · category: electrical

The case

“Battery warning light on. After 20 minutes of driving, headlights dim and gauges flicker.”

What it turned out to be

Alternator output dropping under load. Replaced alternator, charging system test confirmed.

The repair bill

Total
$540
Parts
$285
Labor
$255

Did you know?

Toyota alternators typically last 150k+ miles. Some 4Runners and Tundras still have original alternators at 250k.

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