questions on warning lights

[4x4family]

Hi i was wondering if anyone else had this problem, my alternator is not charging and the timing belt light, fuel contaminant light and the alt light are coming on. I it for a dual cab hilux 2.8 D. If anyone has had any similar problem and its an easy fix than I would love to know cause i cant figure the bloody thing out

cheers
andrew

[plowy]

you said it yourself the alternator is not charging = fawked could be the regulator too if they run an external reg take it too a auto electrician for proper diagnosis

[-Richo-]

Pull it out and go get it reco'd or swap for reco'd, just did it to mine with same probs.

[thebrunks]

Probably the brushes warn out in the alternator, they're pretty easy to replace.

Russ

[4x4family]

the problem that i have is that i bought the car about 8mths ago and the fella that i bought it off said that it was a new/reco alternater, and i cant get hold of the guy to find out where it was done. I have tested and replaced the regulater because it was showing faults but that didnt fix the problem, so... any other ideas whould be helpful

cheers
andrew

[Big Rigger]

The same sort of thing has happened in my 80 series when going through deep dirty muddy water. Apparently some chunks of mud and dirt get in where the brusehes make contact and doesn't allow contact meaning your alternator can't charge your battery. In the bush it has been suggested driving aggressively through clear water, but it can be taken off and cleaned.

Seeya

[4x4family]

how much have you guys paid to get a reco alternator, i was in at autobarn the other day and out of curisoity (you know the thing that killed the cat) and they said that i am looking at 800-900 dollars!!!! that seems a little bit rude, so any ideas on what you guys have paid would be good

Andrew

[-Richo-]

how much have you guys paid to get a reco alternator, i was in at autobarn the other day and out of curisoity (you know the thing that killed the cat) and they said that i am looking at 800-900 dollars!!!! that seems a little bit rude, so any ideas on what you guys have paid would be good

Andrew

To get it reco'd should only cost $300, i think they quoted you on a brand new one. Take the alternator out yourself and go and give it to an auto elec and they will do it or if your lucky swap with you on the spot. Should only take them a day to reco it.

[NiftyNev]

I have a Surf 2.4 and replaced Alternator with a new 3L - 2.8ltr model.Cost $500 from auto electrician and includes vacuum pump.The brand is Revolution and I think they are made in NZ.

Neville

[HUNTERLUX]

just remove the globes its all good

[4x4family]

i have got the problem fixed, the lights that were coming on all earthed throught the alternator, took the alternator out and gave it to an auto elec, what happened is that the guy that did it before i bought it didnt line the brushes up properly and its worn the bushes down uneven and werent making contact. Had to get a new bearing in it and brusehes but its back in and i can drive it again so all is good in the universe

thanks for the help
andrew