Can a bad alternator leave a Toyota 4Runner without power?
A bad alternator can leave your Toyota 4Runner without power and unable to move. Alternators don’t always go bad in the exact same way. We’ll cover the symptoms of when an alternator goes bad, and how to diagnose a bad one (which is really pretty easy).
What should the voltage be on a Toyota 4Runner?
Specifically, you’ll need to set it to 20V DC. With your 4Runner turned off, you’ll connect the negative side of the meter to the negative battery post or wire. You’ll then touch the positive side of the voltmeter to the positive battery wire. With the engine off, you should get a reading somewhere between 12.0 volts and 12.6 volts.
What should the voltage be on a Toyota alternator?
Turn the key, and I get nothing, not even a click. I check the battery voltage, read 13.1 volts, so I am fine there. I have lights, radio, door chime, etc. Next I check the alternator to make sure it’s hooked up correctly, and it is. I’m getting frustrated at this point, but decide to check the fuses.
Is the 120 amp fuse for the alternator PAL?
It must’ve been brief, because I didn’t see/hear/feel a spark. So the 120 amp fuse for the alternator is a PAL type fuse, and it is a bit of a PIA to remove. I’m a mechanic, so it wasn’t very difficult for me, just time consuming. However if you were an average Joe who somehow made the same mistake, you’d almost certainly be going to a shop.
Do You need A tensioner on an alternator?
1) The tensioner is just there to be a convenient way to set tension on the belt… it is NOT NECESSARY to KEEP tension on the alternator belt.
Do you need to replace the pinch bolt on an alternator?
Basically, I need to replace this for a 98 1mzfe… The bolt moves the alternator up and down to tighten/loosen the belt (Serpentine belt/AC/Alternator belt). I need to replace the pinch bolt and the small block it all screws into. Basically I need to replace everything in the picture. It is rusted so badly it needs to be cut off.
What’s the difference between an alternator and a power steering belt?
The alternator belt uses a pinch bolt and a long tension bolt, in addition to its pivot bolt. The power steering bolt has a tension bolt and a pinch bolt that slides on a track. Tensioning the power steering belt can be difficult since the position of the pump, determined by the position if your pry bar, determines the tension.