It came one while I was on a trail. Got back to a main road and the truck completely died on me. Suggestions? New alternator?
Discharge warning light?
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Yep likely a new alternator.
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We were playing in mud... Could that kill the alternator, or are there other things I could investigate?
The mud probably stopped the brushes. Probably time for a cleaning and/or rebuild.
Alternator clean and rebuild
Alternator clean and rebuild
brush kit 27370-75060, around 15.00 and an hour of your time start to finish. I install these as PM all the time.
Spray a garden hose in it while it's running. How many miles? Do you know vehicle history?
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173k miles. I just got home so I will try hosing it off after I charge the battery. I like the brush idea.. I will investigate. Thanks for the ideas.
After cleaning - test the output while running from the alternator. Low output - new or rebuild the alternator.
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Haven't played with alternators much. Where do I test the output?
Here's a good YouTube video that will help you out ---
For $10, I keep this in my truck and plug it in periodically, specially when going off the beaten path. I have a new alternator and rebuilt starter this spring. Nothing like getting up in a cool morning in the woods, turning he ignition on and ..."click, click"....
Amazon.com: INNOVA 3721 Battery and Charging System Monitor: Automotive
Amazon.com: INNOVA 3721 Battery and Charging System Monitor: Automotive
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Thanks for the video to help figure out if the alternator was bad. It was not putting out anything when the truck was running. Took it off last night and had it bench tested at Autozone and Advanced Auto and they both said it was dead.
Just ordered this guy from Amazon.
Amazon.com: Denso 210-0181 Remanufactured Alternator: Automotive
Just ordered this guy from Amazon.
Amazon.com: Denso 210-0181 Remanufactured Alternator: Automotive
all it needed was the brush assembly
