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2006 GS300 - changed alternator

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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 06:03 AM
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Default 2006 GS300 - changed alternator

alternator was barely charging, so changed it out. Now power steering and a/c not working. what should i check for ?
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 02:15 PM
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Check the battery voltage, make sure the terminals are clean and solid. Especially the nut on the terminal take it apart and clean it. If your are not getting above 13.3 volts with the car running then your issues is with the alternator or wiring.
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 02:20 PM
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Originally Posted by ibidu1
Check the battery voltage, make sure the terminals are clean and solid. Especially the nut on the terminal take it apart and clean it. If your are not getting above 13.3 volts with the car running then your issues is with the alternator or wiring.
If played the AM radio it will be very noisy with whining kind of noise. Also lights could flicker. It could be a battery problem (like one cell short internally).
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 05:48 PM
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Thank you -- will check that
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Old Sep 8, 2018 | 05:49 PM
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Thank you - will check the battery again
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