What else should I replace When replacing an alternator?
When replacing and alternator, other upgrades are worth doing too. Go ahead and change the serpentine belt, tensioner and idler roller when replacing an alternator on your car or truck.
How many amps is a Toyota Tundra alternator?
300 Amps
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| Manufacturer | LActrical |
|---|---|
| Amperage | 300 Amps |
| Voltage | 14 Volts |
How many miles will a 2012 Toyota Tundra last?
According to iSeeCars, the Toyota Tundra can comfortably reach 300,000 miles before needing major repairs. Based on an annual average of 20,000 miles driven, this translates to 15 years of use if you maintain the vehicle properly.
What is tundra cold weather package?
The cold weather package for a Toyota Tundra is going to give your vehicle a larger alternator, a more powerful battery, and a heated windshield. The larger alternator is going to help your vehicle not get frozen when it’s been out in the cold weather all night.
What are the symptoms of a bad alternator in a Toyota Tundra?
Outside of the battery warning light, a dead battery is the most common symptom of a bad alternator. As the alternator can no longer supply your Tundra with an adequate power supply, it will begin to feed off of the reserve in the battery.
How much does it cost to replace an alternator in a Toyota Tundra?
It was a reman model with a limited lifetime warranty for only $260 after tax w/ a $58 core charge. The OEM was around $685 after discounts from Toyota (in addition to $450+ for labor) and another OEM parts store on the web. Anyway, it took around 8 days to finally get it here.
Where is the alternator fuse on a Toyota Tundra?
Check the alternator main fuse that is in the fuse box in the engine compartment, under the glass strip. It’s a 180amp fuse I believe. When I changed my alternator it did the same as yours. I figured it out by checking the alternator with direct connection to battery using a jumper cable. Once I did that everything went back to normal.
When did I replace the battery in my Toyota Tundra?
I replaced the battery (original from 2007) with ease from AutoZone. I then began noticing a high pitch (not too loud) noise that would increase when I accelerated. A buddy of mine suggested having my alternator checked.