User Tag List

Reply
 
Thread Tools Rate Thread Display Modes
Old 06-24-2020, 11:13 PM #1
Dezerts10 Dezerts10 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Winchester, California
Posts: 482
Dezerts10 is on a distinguished road
Dezerts10 Dezerts10 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Winchester, California
Posts: 482
Dezerts10 is on a distinguished road
Alternator plug replacement

Today I pulled out all my power and ground cables to replace them and also do something else at the battery terminals because I’m Continually having charging and no start issues related to corrosion and loose connections.



I’m thinking about having my alternator rebuilt or maybe buy something if there is a direct bolt in that produces more amps? But I ended up breaking the clip trying to remove it from the alternator so I was wondering how easy it was to replace. Or if it’s really worth fixing / replacing.



I’m an electrical dummy, can’t solder and have never removed pins from plugs.

Gregg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Last edited by Dezerts10; 06-24-2020 at 11:35 PM.
Dezerts10 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-24-2020, 11:22 PM #2
Devbot's Avatar
Devbot Devbot is online now
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Monroe, WA
Posts: 2,188
Real Name: Devan
Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold
Devbot Devbot is online now
Senior Member
Devbot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Monroe, WA
Posts: 2,188
Real Name: Devan
Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold
There are a few 140 amps that are made for 4runners, and some people have taken them from other cars and made them work (I recall seeing someone here with one from a DeVille, of all things) but without a winch/compressor/goodies you'll never need above the stock 70 amps. What's the mileage on it, do you know? Could just be going out with age.
Back on my Dodge the first thing I did was replace the alternator, as the stock one was 20 years old. Less than a year later it died on me, and ended up using the original one for the remaining 8 years I had the truck. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose
__________________
Y2K Highlander Millennium Silver 3.4L auto @ 320k and climbing
Toytecs + 5100s / 7.5 wrap + OME spacers + Tokicos / JBA UCAs / Anonymous Fab. LBJs / Total Chaos Gussets / EimKeith PCK + LCAR / Extended Bump Stops; Brake Lines; Rear Diff Breather / True North Fab. Hybrid Bumper / CBI Hybrid Bumper + Tire Carrier / 4xInnovations Hybrid Sliders / Opt Offroad Trailing Arms / Lil Skip Gas Skid / BudBuilt Front Skid / ARB Rear Locker
Devbot is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-24-2020, 11:31 PM #3
spartacus's Avatar
spartacus spartacus is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: denver
Posts: 3,010
spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of
spartacus spartacus is offline
Senior Member
spartacus's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2010
Location: denver
Posts: 3,010
spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of spartacus has much to be proud of
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dezerts10 View Post
Today I pulled out all my power and ground cables to replace them and also do something else at the battery terminals because I’m Continually having charging and no start issues related to corrosion and loose

I’m thinking about having my alienator rebuilt or maybe if there is a direct bolt in that produces more amps? But I needed up breaking the clip trying to remove it from the alternator so I was wondering how easy it was to replace. Or if it’s

I’m an electrical dummy, can’t solder and have never removed pins from plugs.

Gregg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Read the thread and watch the video. you can do it. Be the engine on the track.

Rebuild Alternator (W/ Pics)

video
YouTube
spartacus is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-24-2020, 11:39 PM #4
Dezerts10 Dezerts10 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Winchester, California
Posts: 482
Dezerts10 is on a distinguished road
Dezerts10 Dezerts10 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Winchester, California
Posts: 482
Dezerts10 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by Devbot View Post
There are a few 140 amps that are made for 4runners, and some people have taken them from other cars and made them work (I recall seeing someone here with one from a DeVille, of all things) but without a winch/compressor/goodies you'll never need above the stock 70 amps. What's the mileage on it, do you know? Could just be going out with age.
Back on my Dodge the first thing I did was replace the alternator, as the stock one was 20 years old. Less than a year later it died on me, and ended up using the original one for the remaining 8 years I had the truck. Sometimes you win, sometimes you lose

I don’t have anything yet but eventually I’ll have an arb compressor, a winch and off road lights.

My 4Runner has 214k on it and have no idea what mileage is on the alternator. I have used a rebuild shop for a high amp alternator in the past for a different vehicle and contacted him and he said he would do a stock rebuild with better internals for $113.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Dezerts10 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-24-2020, 11:58 PM #5
Devbot's Avatar
Devbot Devbot is online now
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Monroe, WA
Posts: 2,188
Real Name: Devan
Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold
Devbot Devbot is online now
Senior Member
Devbot's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2020
Location: Monroe, WA
Posts: 2,188
Real Name: Devan
Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold Devbot is a splendid one to behold
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dezerts10 View Post
I don’t have anything yet but eventually I’ll have an arb compressor, a winch and off road lights.

My 4Runner has 214k on it and have no idea what mileage is on the alternator. I have used a rebuild shop for a high amp alternator in the past for a different vehicle and contacted him and he said he would do a stock rebuild with better internals for $113.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Personally I would take the opportunity to just upgrade the alt/battery/big 3 then, but that's just me. No need to do it twice. You could always try replacing the brush, too. Can't really remember how to do it but I remember it's very simple. Check around, maybe in the link above
__________________
Y2K Highlander Millennium Silver 3.4L auto @ 320k and climbing
Toytecs + 5100s / 7.5 wrap + OME spacers + Tokicos / JBA UCAs / Anonymous Fab. LBJs / Total Chaos Gussets / EimKeith PCK + LCAR / Extended Bump Stops; Brake Lines; Rear Diff Breather / True North Fab. Hybrid Bumper / CBI Hybrid Bumper + Tire Carrier / 4xInnovations Hybrid Sliders / Opt Offroad Trailing Arms / Lil Skip Gas Skid / BudBuilt Front Skid / ARB Rear Locker
Devbot is online now   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-25-2020, 12:04 AM #6
gamefreakgc's Avatar
gamefreakgc gamefreakgc is offline
Elite Member
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Citrus Heights, California
Age: 36
Posts: 7,330
Real Name: Jerod
gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future
gamefreakgc gamefreakgc is offline
Elite Member
gamefreakgc's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2014
Location: Citrus Heights, California
Age: 36
Posts: 7,330
Real Name: Jerod
gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future gamefreakgc has a brilliant future
Only way to fix the harness it to either cut the connector and solder in a new one (I know you said you don't solder but it's not too hard) or go to a junkyard and pull off another one. Should be no difference in the years for that wire harness.

There is a sort-of bolt in upgrade, the CS-144 alternators. Yes, it's off a Cadillac DeVille, I have one I bought brand new AC Delco one from Rockauto.com for about $130: More Information for ACDELCO 3351046. You'll need the harness too which someone makes them and sells on Ebay: Alternator Swap Adapter Harness Denso Toyota Oval Style to Delco CS144 4Runner | eBay. Cost me $145 for the whole deal and puts out a max of 140 amps, and more importantly powers my e-fan at full speed at 700 RPM's. The upgrade will not help with poor wiring though, I also chased an issue with dirty contacts that killed my battery.
__________________
'98 4Runner SR5 - 4x4 JDM 5VZ-FE Supercharged - 249K miles.
326WHP 347TQ

AEM F/IC 6, 11 PSI, 3" Intake and 3" Exhaust
Jerod's Supercharged T[u]RD Build
gamefreakgc is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-25-2020, 12:45 AM #7
nissanh nissanh is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Odessa/Midland TX
Posts: 3,711
nissanh has a spectacular aura about nissanh has a spectacular aura about nissanh has a spectacular aura about
nissanh nissanh is offline
Senior Member
 
Join Date: Jul 2012
Location: Odessa/Midland TX
Posts: 3,711
nissanh has a spectacular aura about nissanh has a spectacular aura about nissanh has a spectacular aura about
Look for the number embossed on the old wire pin connector and then search 90980-(the numbers on the connector). You can buy this connector from the dealer.

How to remove the wires: There should be a plastic tab that you want to lift with a small flat mini screw driver. Then you can insert the screwdriver to push away the locking tab that keep the wire pin secured inside the plastic connector (look inside the connector from the open end to locate that locking tab). Pull a wire at a time and simply slide the wire into the new plastic connector (sometimes, you may have to lift the plastic tab on the new connector before sliding the wire into the new connector). Then get the next wire done.
nissanh is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 06-25-2020, 12:09 PM #8
Dezerts10 Dezerts10 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Winchester, California
Posts: 482
Dezerts10 is on a distinguished road
Dezerts10 Dezerts10 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Winchester, California
Posts: 482
Dezerts10 is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by nissanh View Post
Look for the number embossed on the old wire pin connector and then search 90980-(the numbers on the connector). You can buy this connector from the dealer.

How to remove the wires: There should be a plastic tab that you want to lift with a small flat mini screw driver. Then you can insert the screwdriver to push away the locking tab that keep the wire pin secured inside the plastic connector (look inside the connector from the open end to locate that locking tab). Pull a wire at a time and simply slide the wire into the new plastic connector (sometimes, you may have to lift the plastic tab on the new connector before sliding the wire into the new connector). Then get the next wire done.

Thanks, I order the the plug. $15 shipped

Gregg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Dezerts10 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 07-07-2020, 10:08 AM #9
Dezerts10 Dezerts10 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Winchester, California
Posts: 482
Dezerts10 is on a distinguished road
Dezerts10 Dezerts10 is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2016
Location: Winchester, California
Posts: 482
Dezerts10 is on a distinguished road
My alternator rebuild place had the plug but I had ordered it prior to finding that out so I have a plug if anyone needs it $10 shipped.


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
Dezerts10 is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 07-07-2020, 10:55 AM #10
jacinda jacinda is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: vancouver
Posts: 31
jacinda is on a distinguished road
jacinda jacinda is offline
Member
 
Join Date: Mar 2020
Location: vancouver
Posts: 31
jacinda is on a distinguished road
Quote:
Originally Posted by spartacus View Post
Read the thread and watch the video. you can do it. Be the engine on the track.

Rebuild Alternator (W/ Pics)

video
YouTube
thanks for sharing
jacinda is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Old 07-07-2020, 11:14 AM #11
TheDurk's Avatar
TheDurk TheDurk is offline
Elite Member
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pocono Mountains
Posts: 7,494
TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light
TheDurk TheDurk is offline
Elite Member
TheDurk's Avatar
 
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Pocono Mountains
Posts: 7,494
TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light TheDurk is a glorious beacon of light
Quote:
Originally Posted by Dezerts10 View Post
Thanks, I order the the plug. $15 shipped

Gregg


Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
For the next guy, $8 shipped if you have Amazon Prime:

Amazon.com: NEW ALTERNATOR COMPATIBLE WITH LEAD REPAIR 3 WIRE & PLUG DENSO REGULATOR HARNESS TOYOTA SUZUKI: Automotive
__________________
'99 4Runner SR5 5spd 3.4L V6 4WD(U.S), original '99 Talls in front, OME 906s in back, Hella fogs, Trekmaster shocks in front, Billy in back, no running boards, FIAMM horns, Alpine sound, Michelin LTX M/S2's, owned since new.
'97 HiLux SW4 5spd 4WD(Japan model bought in Brazil assembled in Argentina, very close to a 3.0 4Runner/Surf)
'71 FordWillys Jeep CJ5 (with straight six Ford Maverick 3.0 liter engine--lives in the mountains north of Sao Paulo Brazil)
My Backyard Frame Swap
TheDurk is offline   Reply With QuoteReply With Quote
Reply

Tags
alternator , clip , it’s , i’m , replace

Thread Tools
Display Modes Rate This Thread
Rate This Thread:

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads
You may not post replies
You may not post attachments
You may not edit your posts

BB code is On
Smilies are On
[IMG] code is On
HTML code is On

Forum Jump

Similar Threads
Thread Thread Starter Forum Replies Last Post
1GR-FE Alternator Replacement 4RunnFunn 4th Gen T4Rs 0 06-13-2020 11:48 PM
Alternator Harness plug repair kakarot 3rd gen T4Rs 9 02-18-2020 01:04 AM
Battery won't hold charge, need alternator plug. platch 3rd gen T4Rs 3 02-12-2015 05:38 PM
Replacement Alternator markopolo 3rd gen T4Rs 5 01-11-2012 03:28 PM
Alternator Replacement AK Kilted Guy 3rd gen T4Rs 2 02-14-2010 12:28 AM

Powered by vBadvanced CMPS v3.2.2

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:26 PM.

Powered by vBulletin® Version 3.8.11
Copyright ©2000 - 2024, vBulletin Solutions Inc.
Search Engine Optimisation provided by DragonByte SEO (Pro) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
Feedback Buttons provided by Advanced Post Thanks / Like (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
User Alert System provided by Advanced User Tagging (Lite) - vBulletin Mods & Addons Copyright © 2024 DragonByte Technologies Ltd.
***This site is an unofficial Toyota site, and is not officially endorsed, supported, authorized by or affiliated with Toyota. All company, product, or service names references in this web site are used for identification purposes only and may be trademarks of their respective owners. The Toyota name, marks, designs and logos, as well as Toyota model names, are registered trademarks of Toyota Motor Corporation***Ad Management plugin by RedTyger
 
Copyright © 2020