Seymore Butts
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And what did you replace it with? New or rebuilt OEM, or some other brand?
How many miles until your original alternator and/or starter failed?
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CrimsonCountry
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Mine went out at 175k. Had it rebuilt by a local shop for less than $100. Before that I tried a few "new" ones from the local chains and got 2 lemons. Rebuilt OEM has had zero issues since.
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replaced mine at 85000 miles. bought an aftermarket from autozone, still works. im now at 130000 miles.
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BostonJohn
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Just had Toyota do my 06 under warranty a couple of months ago. It had 105,000 on it when done. Also my ac condenser went out on the 06 not too long after. Thank God I bought the warranty on the 06 as it has paid for itself with those 2 issues alone. My 03 is still going at 118,000.
gshadow325
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203k and this was one year ago.
i think the cencus should be
what mileage and how old was the truck.
mines is a 2003 and it lasted 13 years and 203k.
rebuilt OEM
i think the cencus should be
what mileage and how old was the truck.
mines is a 2003 and it lasted 13 years and 203k.
rebuilt OEM
Raid_Runner
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06, v8, 328k and I’m on my original for both. Will definitely get OEM if they go toast
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riceandpho
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stock alternator went out at 141000
this was able to charge 2 group 31 batteries and 4 amps.
changed out to a mechman 240 high output alternator and that failed at 170000, sent it in for repair, and they fixed it for free, since he didnt see me abused it, new brushes is all it needed, and it was 2 month out the 2 year warranty window. now my system is really good now.
this was able to charge 2 group 31 batteries and 4 amps.
changed out to a mechman 240 high output alternator and that failed at 170000, sent it in for repair, and they fixed it for free, since he didnt see me abused it, new brushes is all it needed, and it was 2 month out the 2 year warranty window. now my system is really good now.
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Mine went out about 92k. About 40k of those miles are city driving. I went with a OEM rebuild from Partznet as they are local.
Had some intermittent whining for about 9 months. Usually only at start up and sounded like PS whine more than alternator bearings. When it went out the battery light came on an knew it was the Alternator as the battery is less than a year old.
I also had Autozone benchtest the old one just for fun. It PASSED so take that as a warning.
Had some intermittent whining for about 9 months. Usually only at start up and sounded like PS whine more than alternator bearings. When it went out the battery light came on an knew it was the Alternator as the battery is less than a year old.
I also had Autozone benchtest the old one just for fun. It PASSED so take that as a warning.
toyo
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You can get a reman ND alternator from ND. They rebuild them with the exact same parts that they made the OEM units with. For a little over $200.00 bucks it's a steal.
https://www.densoproducts.com/product.aspx?zpid=12761
https://www.densoproducts.com/product.aspx?zpid=12761
AuSeeker
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Thanks for the link, just an FYI, the link posted above will not fit the 2003 to 2005 V8 engine, here's a link for one that does, not sure what the diffrence is.
https://www.densoproducts.com/product.aspx?zpid=12632
Also neither of these seems to fit the V6 engine, again not sure what the difference is, the site doesn't even list any for the V6!
gshadow325
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probably something to do with the motor going VVTI
i got my alternator from ebay for 100 for my 03 v8. some dude in north carolina rebuild
AuSeeker
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Not sure that the case since the 2005 is a VVTI engine.
I compared the photo of the two and the only obivous difference I could see was a slight difference in the back cover.
What is also odd is that the "fitment" tab says that both of these will fit the 2006 and 2007 V8s
toyo
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That's interesting they don't list the V6. Here is the 2005 V8.
https://www.densoproducts.com/product.aspx?zpid=12632
jswilliams
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I don't know if it was the original but my alternator went out about a week after I bought my 4th gen. I guess I can't blame the dealer but it's a bit annoying I think I paid 350-500 to replace it.
Should've never opened this thread last week...dash battery light came on Wednesday. Looks like I'll be replacing alternator this weekend on 08 4.7 Limited with 128,000 miles. Dreading this.
My other 4runner is V-6 with 255,000 miles with original alternator and starter. Does the V8 alternator have a shorter life?
My other 4runner is V-6 with 255,000 miles with original alternator and starter. Does the V8 alternator have a shorter life?
i guess it depends on a couple of things.
1. weather
2. battery - the older, the harder it is on your alternator.
3. idling - if you keep idling it it, you are still counting miles.
4. driving condition.
all in all, the number of miles dont really count.. if you see the battery light comes on, im sure its your alternator assuming the electrical connections are good.
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2005 4runner v6 with 150,000 miles
No alternator failures but 3 or 4 starters failed - including OEM.
I replaced starters with starter from Amazon for $98.
OEM lasted 4 years - then failed. AM starters lasted 4 years as well, so I have a backup for the AM starter in the 4runner now (three years old).
New starter from Amazon = $98 (free shipping/free returns)
Amazon.com: DB Electrical SND0491 New Starter For Toyota Tacoma & Tundra 4.0L 4.0 05 06 07 08 09 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 & 4Runner 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 FJ Cruiser 07 08 09: Automotive :attention:
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