The alternator on my '87 toyota corolla shat itself at the weekend, so today I put in a spare one I had lying around.
Everything appears to be going well, as a good voltage is being supplied from the alternator now.
BUT
After driving to the servo to fill up, I got home to check that the pulley was tight enough, which it is, and the alternator is bloody roasting.
I don't remember the old one getting this hot. Is this a problem?
Thanks
count ·
Check what current you are drawing.
Sounds like you're sucking the guts out of it.
They work,
or
They don't work.
Yours is about th do the Latter
*did* ·
i dont have any accessories on, just the engine is running.
i've been looking around using google, found out it could be the regulator is shorting.
*did* ·
One of the diodes inside the alternator was shorting to the case. So it was working, but wasn't going to last much longer.
I got a brand new one supplied and installed for $289 by the RACV (in my driveway).
oval TOFU ·
thats $289 less to spend on ya bug! :repuke
*did* ·
Nah, I don't own the corolla remember 🙂
I just pay for fuel, rego and insurance. Not maintenance! 😀😀😀