alternator diy completed and what to do with old alternator core?
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alternator diy completed and what to do with old alternator core?
Hi all..
just changed my alternator in my 1996 ls400 with 146K miles. The one i pulled out looked original. It was only putting out 12.54 volts, which eventually caused my battery to fail. So, I replaced the battery also.
The new OEM unit ( it was reman from Lexus ) was $360 at the stealership. But I needed it tomorrow. Took me about 2 hours to complete from start to finish. The new alternator is now pumping out 14 volts.
Since the dealership didn't require a core charge, what can I do with it? I see some places asking for up to $100 for a core charge.
Jeff
just changed my alternator in my 1996 ls400 with 146K miles. The one i pulled out looked original. It was only putting out 12.54 volts, which eventually caused my battery to fail. So, I replaced the battery also.
The new OEM unit ( it was reman from Lexus ) was $360 at the stealership. But I needed it tomorrow. Took me about 2 hours to complete from start to finish. The new alternator is now pumping out 14 volts.
Since the dealership didn't require a core charge, what can I do with it? I see some places asking for up to $100 for a core charge.
Jeff
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I replaced mine on a 1999 LS last year. I bought mine at Carson Toyota and shipped the old OEM back to them, they refunded $30. A few months after alternator change I had to replace the battery as well - I guess it is the usual scenario.
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i made a thread a while ago about replacing the alternator brush on the '96 LS, I did it on my car with the alternator still in the engine bay. you could do that for very cheap and then take it to get the alt voltage tested, you have a good shot at it being back up to spec afterwards.
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