Had to order a new alternator as mine is slowly failing in the heat. No idea if the one on it is the OEM with 240K but it wouldn't surprise me.
The same issue that happened in Big Bend showed itself yesterday when trying to make our way to camp during rush hour traffic. Sitting still and idling the alternator would put out 8-9 volts, slowly draining the battery. Putting it in neutral and revving the engine would bring it up to mid-11's to low-12's but still not great. Cancelled the camping trip and turned around because didn't want it to fail 2 hours from the house.
Drove it to the gym this morning and no problems at all. I'm guessing the age of the alternator, combined with triple digit heat and skid plates that don't allow for much airflow when not moving all conspired to do her in.
The same issue that happened in Big Bend showed itself yesterday when trying to make our way to camp during rush hour traffic. Sitting still and idling the alternator would put out 8-9 volts, slowly draining the battery. Putting it in neutral and revving the engine would bring it up to mid-11's to low-12's but still not great. Cancelled the camping trip and turned around because didn't want it to fail 2 hours from the house.
Drove it to the gym this morning and no problems at all. I'm guessing the age of the alternator, combined with triple digit heat and skid plates that don't allow for much airflow when not moving all conspired to do her in.
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