DMPesso

What's up evrryone I have an 01 430 with 148k and lately when I turn the car on the vsc and VSC off lights come on and stay on. Then when I turn the car off and back on again it goes away. Does anyone know why this could happen?

daddyduke

I can be your alternator going out much nes was doing the same thing take it auto zone and have the check the voltage is right.

2GSTony

iTrader: (1)

Thanks for posting this DMPesso, my car has been doing the exact same thing for a few days.

Does anyone have any other ideas what it could be?

DMPesso

Damn man Im afraid your right. I was having problems with the battery and alternator. Sometimes the car wouldn't start but after replacing the battery it felt better but sometimes I do feel like the car has more power then other times. Now I'm almost 100% positive my altenator is going out. What should my altenator be testing at? What determines if it's bad?

DMPesso

does anyone know how long the labor will take an experienced mechanic to change the alternator? I want to know what I am getting myself into before purchasing one...

sam12345

iTrader: (1)

Took me half an hour

daddyduke

Anything below 13.2 is bad.and dont use any aftermarket or rebuild one its not hard to do take your time and diy.

DMPesso

I see you have a GS400, is the process exactly the same for the 430?

DMPesso

I never use aftermarket anything on this car except maybe air filters, this car doesnt drive the same when I use aftermarket parts. What do you mean dont get a rebuilt one? Dealerships ONLY sell rebuilt ones, when I called to ask how much the dealer wanted $283 no tax and thats with the shop discount (20% and no tax) that I get for a rebuilt one. Not sure they even have brand new ones anywhere just like the starter, its always rebuilt.

daddyduke

. I'm mean don't get one from a mom and pops shop that sell rebuilt ones.so your good

Mr503

I agree check out the alternator. I had the same issue and when I upgraded my stereo system it killed my alternator. I changed it and now it runs better than ever.

Emil

Refurb the alterternator if you can, saves me alot of £ in the UK. Remove it yourself if you can, usually not a hard job to do with only a few bolts to loosen, mind never done one on a GS though