posted 10-16-2001 02:58 PM
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
quote:
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Originally posted by Chris Geiger:
Buy a replacment unit directly from Toyota, none of the reman units even come close.
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Got lubricant?
Well put! I had a "Factory Reman" from Toyota, (ND, actually) and it did the same thing as described, which is fry the
diode(s). This allows the battery to back flow to the alt when the key is off, and heats the alt, drains the battery. So I have a NAPA one now, which at least has a warranty good for 2 years, not 1!
I wish I had kept the core...It might have been worth changing diodes, and having a ready spare. Warrantees are almost worthless when it quits on Sunday 200 miles from home....
<IMG SRC="smilies/crybaby2.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/mad.gif" border="0"> <IMG SRC="smilies/frown.gif" border="0">