Alternator Issue

Re: Alternator Issue (Shaz)

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:50:46 GMT

He isn't my regular mechanic. When I had a problem with the alternator 4 months ago, I took her to the Auto Elec that was in the shed next door to him. He did the Auto Elec a "favour" and put her up on the hoist to take the bits off to get to the alternator. The alternator ended up being replaced instead of fixed. So the auto elect ended up doing nothing.

Re: Alternator Issue (kojab)

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:28:43 GMT

Knightrous

LOL. I was gonna say, if the mechanic cannot tell the difference, it's time to find a another mechanic...
But you know, if you've got nothing nice to say, don't say it " />

Strange. The exact same thing crossed my mind.

Re: Alternator Issue (Knightrous)

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:22:28 GMT

dennis the menace
Internal.
Tell him to check the smoke seals . . . .
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LOL. I was gonna say, if the mechanic cannot tell the difference, it's time to find a another mechanic...
But you know, if you've got nothing nice to say, don't say it " />

Re: Alternator Issue (Shaz)

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 17:05:10 GMT

Thanks Dennis

Re: Alternator Issue (dennis the menace)

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 16:49:43 GMT

Internal.

Tell him to check the smoke seals . . . .

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Re: Alternator Issue (Shaz)

Tue, 19 Nov 2013 14:03:58 GMT

Got car back yesterday, all good. Mechanic that replaced alternator wanted to check that battery is charging ok. Yep all good.
He has one question tho, just to cover all his bases, so that when he sends the alternator back to his supplier he has all the facts.
build date is 7/90. I'm sure someone on here can answer the question.
He has asked if the regulator is internal or external.

Re: Alternator Issue (Tree)

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 14:54:09 GMT

Alternators seen to go bust around the 15-20 yr mark from my experience and friend's cars.
Good thing you decided on a new one since it has warranty. I bought a reconditioned one and failed in a few weeks...
One of my mechs sources alternators from UNIPOINT (manufacturer), run about $320 through him but it's quality stuff

Re: Alternator Issue (Shaz)

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:26:01 GMT

dennis the menace
What is it with you and alternators?

Really, an alternator is like any other electrical component on a motor vehicle - it's just a container for smoke. When they fail, it is simply a leak, and the smoke has escaped. If it's a big leak, that's when you have major problems. The smoke can escape very quickly, and the coefficient of friction is very high. This creates high heat, and often flames.

Simple, really.

hhmmm thanks for explaining that. I just got concerned when all the dash lights stayed on & the charging needle thingy went as high as it could and looked like it wanted to keep going. They said that if I drove too far the battery could "blow up". So she stays at work in the warehouse until they get the new Alternator (hopefully Thursday). And I'll drive 100mtrs so they can replace it. Then take her to my usual mechanic on Monday for the clutch.
Things had been going AOK for ages. Decided to book in for new clutch & then this happened.

Re: Alternator Issue (dennis the menace)

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 12:11:01 GMT

What is it with you and alternators?

Really, an alternator is like any other electrical component on a motor vehicle - it's just a container for smoke. When they fail, it is simply a leak, and the smoke has escaped. If it's a big leak, that's when you have major problems. The smoke can escape very quickly, and the coefficient of friction is very high. This creates high heat, and often flames.

Simple, really.

Re: Alternator Issue (Shaz)

Tue, 12 Nov 2013 11:07:22 GMT

NOOOOOOOO " /> " /> " />

Alternator has failed. At least it will be warranty.
She will have to stay here at work until they have new one.
Have her booked into my usual guy to have the clutch replaced on Monday tho.

Re: Alternator Issue (Shaz)

Mon, 08 Jul 2013 12:30:24 GMT

Hi guys,
My baby is just about ready for me to pick up. " />
Should I take the broken alternator? Is it something that someone might want to re-build? Or just leave it for them to toss in the bin?

Re: Alternator Issue (Shaz)

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 20:06:16 GMT

REDMR2RED
There's one on ebay now. 14 hours to go as at 5.30pm 5/7/2013

Nah all good.
Plus if I'm looking at the one u suggest, it's for a turbo. No good for my baby.

Re: Alternator Issue (REDMR2RED)

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 17:32:21 GMT

There's one on ebay now. 14 hours to go as at 5.30pm 5/7/2013

Re: Alternator Issue (Shaz)

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:44:07 GMT

dennis the menace
Full marks to the workshop, and good that you've found a place to entrust your baby. I agree, it wouldn't have taken a lot of effort on the part of the Toyota shop to give you a rundown, or even suggest a full check over. Maybe they didn't want the work, or didn't feel capable of working on it. " />

That's the problem with Toyota. I did ask them for a full check over.
Ah well............. this is one customer that won't be returning to them.

Re: Alternator Issue (dennis the menace)

Fri, 05 Jul 2013 14:30:42 GMT

Full marks to the workshop, and good that you've found a place to entrust your baby. I agree, it wouldn't have taken a lot of effort on the part of the Toyota shop to give you a rundown, or even suggest a full check over. Maybe they didn't want the work, or didn't feel capable of working on it. " />