Recent content by Nsingh85

Hey all, Thought I would post some info I can across. It may help others that find themselves in a similar situation. I got this info online from a thread on a British forum. Apparently, this is the smart charging system that is designed to switch off the alternator when the battery is fully...

So an update to the issue... Yesterday when driving home I switched on the rear de-fogger and the voltage returned to 14v and the fluctuations stopped. The moment I switch off the de-fogger, the voltage starts to do the same thing and reduce on acceleration and return to 14v on braking. I...

Would anyone here have a contact for an alternator specialist that I could maybe talk to?

I have also replaced the battery when I fit the new alternator and a new belt. Another thing is when the car is stationary and I rev even to 5,000rpm the alternator is putting out 14.15v. It is only when driving!!!

So what I am nothing is that on idle, the volt output is 14.15v which is normal and good. Then while driving once the car warms up to temperature the voltage starts to become erratic. On acceleration, it starts to drop (I can see this on the voltage gauge on the dash) and on braking it returns...

Hey all, another update. I managed to get a rebuilt alternator from Japan but the pulley size is smaller than what is on the original alternator. I fit the alternator and it seems to be working but am now experiencing a strange issue. When driving the voltage keeps fluctuating between 12v and...

Hey guys, So an update, it seems that the alternator is not available and the company cannot find the correct part to build the alternator. I am at a loss and have no idea what to do...

I have ordered and paid for the 180A alternator. If there is still an issue I will look into buying from this source.

Hmm.. Will do that. Interestingly now that you mention it, it seemed that the negative on the battery was a little loose.

Thanks Jerryb, I am just finalising the order.

Yes... This is the issue. There is a company locally that can service the alternator and they have all the testing equipment but my confidence in them is not so high. This is the reason I would rather maintain the original alternator as a spare so if I am in trouble I can swap it out. So I was...

Sorry guys, my mistake. The alternator is for a 2006 Landcruiser 100 series V8 2UZ-FE engine

It is the rectifier plate that failed on the alternator. I have already got it replaced but this is the 2nd time the same thing has happened in a span of 7 months. This is the reason i want to make sure i have a spare unit as servicing the alternator in the middle of the African bush can be...

Where would i be able to buy a new alternator. Have searched and searched but with no luck... This option would be my first choice. The cost is not really a barrier