PLEASE NOTIFY ME IF THERE'S A PROBLEM (XxGoKoUxX)
12-16-17, 07:43 AM
#49
Lexus Test Driver
Hey bro what's up. I had a quick question for you. Got an 06 GS430. Got new battery in it. Yesterday when I got to work the dash lit up said check vsc and ebc. Brakes started not working and right when I pulled up to my parking the steering wheel got hard as well. Then the battery light came on. Also it turned off when I was giving the car gas. I had another Lexus battery and I put it in the car and it turned on no problem. Then on my drive home it did right before I got home again. I don't think it's the battery. Can this be the ALTERNATOR going bad? I mean in my mind all the factors lead to that. I've been reading and I wanted to ask you what you thought based on my symptoms. Spark plugs are new in this car. And I've had it for 1 year and it's never given me problems like this. Also creeping up on 130k and I think the alternator it has is oem. If you can get back to me champ. Any advice is deeply appreciated. I parked it up and ima drive my other car until I get that fixed. Any how, have a good day bro and GodBless!
12-17-17, 09:34 AM
#50
Moderator
Thread Starter
Buy a multimeter, any one... sears, discount auto parts, autozone (even harbor freight one works if you have one in your area). Turn it to DC voltage settings, charge your battery and then turn on car and test it.
If it reads anything below 13.8V, then your alternator is for sure bad.
If it reads 13.8V and your having problems. It is something else.
i'd go out on a limb honestly and say your alternator is out. That sounds like the exact symptom of the alternator. Also, don't drive on it ANYMORE until you fix the problem, as it is going to drain your system down to too low of a voltage, pop some really expensive fuses, and you'll be spending a few hundred extra for fuses you didn't need to purchase in the first place.
For future reference, please PM me your problems rather than post it on here, as it's a thread for forum posting problems, not problems with your vehicle.
Thank you!
If it reads anything below 13.8V, then your alternator is for sure bad.
If it reads 13.8V and your having problems. It is something else.
i'd go out on a limb honestly and say your alternator is out. That sounds like the exact symptom of the alternator. Also, don't drive on it ANYMORE until you fix the problem, as it is going to drain your system down to too low of a voltage, pop some really expensive fuses, and you'll be spending a few hundred extra for fuses you didn't need to purchase in the first place.
For future reference, please PM me your problems rather than post it on here, as it's a thread for forum posting problems, not problems with your vehicle.
Thank you!
12-17-17, 12:02 PM
#52
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by xxgokouxx
buy a multimeter, any one... Sears, discount auto parts, autozone (even harbor freight one works if you have one in your area). Turn it to dc voltage settings, charge your battery and then turn on car and test it.
If it reads anything below 13.8v, then your alternator is for sure bad.
If it reads 13.8v and your having problems. It is something else.
I'd go out on a limb honestly and say your alternator is out. That sounds like the exact symptom of the alternator. Also, don't drive on it anymore until you fix the problem, as it is going to drain your system down to too low of a voltage, pop some really expensive fuses, and you'll be spending a few hundred extra for fuses you didn't need to purchase in the first place.
For future reference, please pm me your problems rather than post it on here, as it's a thread for forum posting problems, not problems with your vehicle.
Thank you!
If it reads anything below 13.8v, then your alternator is for sure bad.
If it reads 13.8v and your having problems. It is something else.
I'd go out on a limb honestly and say your alternator is out. That sounds like the exact symptom of the alternator. Also, don't drive on it anymore until you fix the problem, as it is going to drain your system down to too low of a voltage, pop some really expensive fuses, and you'll be spending a few hundred extra for fuses you didn't need to purchase in the first place.
For future reference, please pm me your problems rather than post it on here, as it's a thread for forum posting problems, not problems with your vehicle.
Thank you!
12-18-17, 02:02 PM
#53
Lexus Test Driver
I've been thinking before I buy either the oem Lexus alternator for $400 or this one that's supposedly high amp like 250. But as enticing as that sounds idk if that will cause any electrical inconveniences out of thinking it'll suffice all the car's electrical needs. Does anybody have any input on this? I'm getting alternator on Friday. So I have time to think about this. Any advice is well appreciated. Thank you guys and GodBless!
12-27-17, 07:45 AM
#54
Moderator
Thread Starter
I've been thinking before I buy either the oem Lexus alternator for $400 or this one that's supposedly high amp like 250. But as enticing as that sounds idk if that will cause any electrical inconveniences out of thinking it'll suffice all the car's electrical needs. Does anybody have any input on this? I'm getting alternator on Friday. So I have time to think about this. Any advice is well appreciated. Thank you guys and GodBless!
If they use cheap stuff it could light your car on fire. VERY dangerous!
Either use advanced auto parts alternators, autozone alternators, (I wouldn't use cheap pepboys alternators, I used that on a daily beater and changed the alternator out 4 times, until I gave up and opted for a complete refund).
Go with:
-OEM Lexus (Denso I believe)
-Singer Alternators
-Mechman Alternators
-Bosch
Once again, I can't stress enough NOT to use the ebay HO Alternators, they have HIGH risk of lighting your car on fire because these companies use CHEAP components to power your vehicle, either that or the alternators are not properly balanced so they're HIGH risk of fire.
12-27-17, 05:29 PM
#55
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by aneidiaz
I've been thinking before I buy either the oem Lexus alternator for $400 or this one that's supposedly high amp like 250. But as enticing as that sounds idk if that will cause any electrical inconveniences out of thinking it'll suffice all the car's electrical needs. Does anybody have any input on this? I'm getting alternator on Friday. So I have time to think about this. Any advice is well appreciated. Thank you guys and GodBless!
12-27-17, 09:05 PM
#56
Lexus Test Driver
Originally Posted by xxgokouxx
i wouldn't trust non-brand named alternators (especially on ebay, i'm not sure if that is ebay)
if they use cheap stuff it could light your car on fire. Very dangerous!
Either use advanced auto parts alternators, autozone alternators, (i wouldn't use cheap pepboys alternators, i used that on a daily beater and changed the alternator out 4 times, until i gave up and opted for a complete refund).
Go with:
-oem lexus (denso i believe)
-singer alternators
-mechman alternators
-bosch
once again, i can't stress enough not to use the ebay ho alternators, they have high risk of lighting your car on fire because these companies use cheap components to power your vehicle, either that or the alternators are not properly balanced so they're high risk of fire.
if they use cheap stuff it could light your car on fire. Very dangerous!
Either use advanced auto parts alternators, autozone alternators, (i wouldn't use cheap pepboys alternators, i used that on a daily beater and changed the alternator out 4 times, until i gave up and opted for a complete refund).
Go with:
-oem lexus (denso i believe)
-singer alternators
-mechman alternators
-bosch
once again, i can't stress enough not to use the ebay ho alternators, they have high risk of lighting your car on fire because these companies use cheap components to power your vehicle, either that or the alternators are not properly balanced so they're high risk of fire.
Last edited by aneidiaz; 12-27-17 at 09:26 PM.