Voltage Regulator and Source

[WY Trooper]

I sure was hoping for an Intro thread first, but low and behold, I need the collective help. I've got a 1981 FJ45, Troopy. Built in Japan (A11) but used by the Chilean Army before me. So its got a heater and such. Battery overcharged last weekend and looked like Old Faithful, so I suspect a bad voltage regulator. Other clue was headlights dim when I take my foot off the accelerator.

I pulled the voltage regulator and contacted CruiserTeq to see if he had any replacements. Well, stumped them. He doesn't have any that look like this and not sure if there is a substitute. (side note, he was very helpful and super responsive but no luck finding one).

Sooooo......
Here is what I have. Anyone know if replacements/substitute is available? Six wires out of the housing and wound solenoids that activate what I can only assume are On/Off contacts.
Any help or guidance would be very much appreciated.

 

[WY Trooper]

I sure was hoping for an Intro thread first, but low and behold, I need the collective help. I've got a 1981 FJ45, Troopy. Built in Japan (A11) but used by the Chilean Army before me. So its got a heater and such. Battery overcharged last weekend and looked like Old Faithful, so I suspect a bad voltage regulator. Other clue was headlights dim when I take my foot off the accelerator.

I pulled the voltage regulator and contacted CruiserTeq to see if he had any replacements. Well, stumped them. He doesn't have any that look like this and not sure if there is a substitute. (side note, he was very helpful and super responsive but no luck finding one).

Sooooo......
Here is what I have. Anyone know if replacements/substitute is available? Six wires out of the housing and wound solenoids that activate what I can only assume are On/Off contacts.
Any help or guidance would be very much appreciated.

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[devo]

Check with @ToyotaMatt

 

[ToyotaMatt]

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here is YOUR Original OEM Parts Maker Genuine NipponDenso correct replacment part ...

i keep these in-stock at all times


thanks
matt

NOS 100% NEW OEM 12v VOLTS Genuine NipponDenso JAPAN TOYOTA Parts Maker Voltage Regulator Fits 9/72-1987 FJ40, FJ55 NON USA FJ60 ALSO 27700-15040 - VintageTEqParts.com

NOS 100% NEW , NOT REMAN. in any way ! OEM Genuine NipponDenso JAPAN TOYOTA Parts Maker . Voltage...

vintageteqparts.com

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[locklaw]

Odd that this was an issue for Cruiserteq. Might be a market specific thing.

The regulator you have is a New Era AVR 551. Usually the correct one is an AVR 554. Nevertheless, the regulators are freely available from Toyota still new -

No need to get a supposed unicorn overpriced part from an enthusiastic seller. The new era part is probably $30 and the OE Toy is $60-70.

 

[WY Trooper]

Dang you all are amazing! Thank you so much. Checked a couple vendors and couldn't come up with it.

Thanks again

 

[ToyotaMatt]

Dang you all are amazing! Thank you so much. Checked a couple vendors and couldn't come up with it.

Thanks again

No need to get the supposed unicorn overpriced parts 411 from an over-enthusiastic fellow member taking a cheap swipe using cheap false 411 $'# , .


i should start using " probably " too ? this way , probably ....... a market specific thing , would probably not be a specific thing at all .......

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[Shark56]

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There are a few members and Vendors on here that contribute greatly to this community, Matt being one of them. You might be able to source that part a few dollars cheaper somewhere on the internet but the chances are you will be buying from someone who could care less about a landcruiser or this Forum. At the top of the main forum page is a vendor link.

Welcome to the forum and let's see some pictures!

 

[WY Trooper]

Contacted Matt this am. The knowledge gained from members has no price$ Love to support those who make it happen.

Here's a quick pic and when I've got a few minutes I'll throw a thread up on what i've been doing to it and with it

 

[cruisermatt]

That looks like a cool truck. I really want a spot top 45 one day

 

[73FJ40]

Odd that this was an issue for Cruiserteq. Might be a market specific thing.

The regulator you have is a New Era AVR 551. Usually the correct one is an AVR 554. Nevertheless, the regulators are freely available from Toyota still new -

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No need to get a supposed unicorn overpriced part from an enthusiastic seller. The new era part is probably $30 and the OE Toy is $60-70.

OEM list (in the USA) is $157.90.

 

[devo]

….or less, but T-Matt still has a better price for (maybe) the same quality item?

 

[locklaw]

OEM list (in the USA) is $157.90.

Wow, list at Toyota here in South Africa for an OEM regulator is at $71.57 at the current spot rate. End of March before the annual price increase I bought this spare unit for under $70 -

 

[calen]

Hi wanted to jump in an ask a related question. tryna replace an 82 hj47 regulator that looks exactly like that. how interchangeable are these things? when I look specifically for an hj47 regulator i dont find much.

 

[locklaw]

2H 47's over here at least (Africa) use the regulators I listed above.

 

[calen]

2H 47's over here at least (Africa) use the regulators I listed above.

cool, its an aussie one, but I cant imagine there being a difference. just ordered it thanks!

 

[ToyotaMatt]

cool, its an aussie one, but I cant imagine there being a difference. just ordered it thanks!

….or less, but T-Matt still has a better price for (maybe) the same quality item?

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That looks like a cool truck. I really want a spot top 45 one day

OEM list (in the USA) is $157.90.

- if a may interrupt the amature-hour parts recomendation above ......


i find a bit of a here , that the first question was NOT , whether the HJ47 is a 24V or 12V..... system ....

 

[73FJ40]

- if a may interrupt the amature-hour parts recomendation above ......


i find a bit of a here , that the first question was NOT , whether the HJ47 is a 24V or 12V..... system ....

I reckun nun of us amatures ken reed 12V on the pikturs of awl dose regoolaters postd abuv...

 

[calen]

for the record. shes 12v

 

[devo]

Not a bad price…..