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.
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.
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.
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.
What should the volts be on a Toyota Tundra?
With your Tundra 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 kind of engine does a 2001 tundra have?
Discussion in ‘ 1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006) ‘ started by ScaryBinary, Aug 16, 2019 . I have a 2001 SR5 / TRD, V8 engine, around 220K miles. The charging system is not functioning, and I need some guidance. I’ve poked and prodded and measured, and here’s what I know so far. 1. Engine starts fine.
How many miles does a Toyota Tundra have?
Still a shiny, unbroken metal band inside that didn’t look smoked or melted. (I attempted to remove the fuse, which very quickly turned into an “adventure”…but I got the fuse box put back together after 45 minutes of trying to get a single hex-head screw put back in…why, Toyota, why?) 2000 Tundra AC, SR5, 4.7 V8 4WD, 320,00ish miles.
Why does my Toyota Tundra make a whining noise when accelerating?
A whining sound when accelerating is almost always caused by a bad accessory attached to your Tundra’s engine. Here are the most common causes of whining noises when accelerating: 1. Bad Alternator When an alternator is going bad, it’ll often begin to put out a high pitched whining sound. It should also be accompanied by the battery light.
Why does my alternator make a whining noise?
Alternator whine is a product of a drop in voltage between the radio and the alternator itself. It is usually way more noticeable on the A.M band of the radio. You’ll hear it match the acceleration of the vehicle.
Are there 3 wires coming off the alternator?
TX-TRD1stGEN, ScaryBinary [OP] and NewImprovedRon like this. There is a 3 wire harness coming off the alternator. One wire is an alternator signal to tell it to charge. Another one is the low voltage wire.
How can I test if my alternator is charging?
You can test the system by running a wire from the positive side of your battery, through small lightbulb to this yellow green wire on the alternator. This should cause the alternator to begin charging (with the engine running of course.)
Can a bad alternator cause a car to not start?
Once this battery reserve hits a certain level, the vehicle will begin to run erratically and will no longer start when the key is turned. Often, the battery light will come on, the alternator gets replaced, and then a few days later the vehicle dies.
How many volts does Chevy Silverado alternator need?
With the engine just fired up, you should get over 14.2 volts. If you got 14.2 or more volts, the alternator is charging fine. If it’s still showing in the 12’s, it’s time to replace the alternator.
What kind of headlights does a Toyota Tundra have?
Windshield washer nozzles “Ride Control” Air Helper Springs Techron, Seafoam or… Clear corner replacement headlights Code: P1445 Discussion in ‘ 1st Gen Tundras (2000-2006) ‘ started by ScaryBinary, Aug 16, 2019 .
Which is the charging wire on the alternator?
The other side should be a ground. With the alternator working, BOTH sides should read 12volts to body ground (which is why the light goes out with the engine running, the ground becomes a hot and with two hots there is no circuit) The charging wire, the one that establishes a charging field, is the Yellow and Green wire on the alternator.