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Dec 1, 2020 | 09:59 AM

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a-ha!

Figured it out. You get the 150A alternator if you have 3 zone climate control!

For $18 up-charge (4.7%) ... go big(er) or go home.

Dec 1, 2020 | 10:08 AM

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Some pictures

Wiring and mounting sure does look the same to me... score for when mine fails!

Even cheaper too!
https://www.oemgenuineparts.com/oem-...tor-2706038050

Mar 6, 2021 | 10:35 AM

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Stock Alternator Amperage

I have a 2011 GX460 Base. Does anyone know what the stock alternator amperage rating is? I see two choices when buying on rockauto.com, a 130 amp and a 150 amp. The 150 for some reason is cheaper than the 130, but I'm not sure which one I need to get. Both options I'm looking at are Denso.

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Mar 6, 2021 | 10:43 AM

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A couple threads.. consensus has been 150 was stock for 3-zone HVAC.... I'd go with the 150 if going near stock

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...a-or-150a.html

https://www.clublexus.com/forums/gx-...lternator.html

Mar 6, 2021 | 10:53 AM

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Thank you very much! Guess I get the 150A. Fine with me as it's cheaper anyways!

Mar 7, 2021 | 09:33 AM

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Biggerer is Betterer

... assuming plug-and-play (same electrical connectors and physical fitment).

Mar 7, 2021 | 11:14 AM

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Biggerer is Betterer

... assuming plug-and-play (same electrical connectors and physical fitment).

I guess we'll find out if it's all plug and play. I see the "3 Zone" option when I'm selecting climate options in the car. So I'm assuming that's what they're referring to in the other thread. We'll see.

Jun 14, 2021 | 07:49 AM

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This is great. Thank you! Do you happen to have the walkthrough of how to remove the front bumper cover as referenced in the radiator removal document?

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Jun 14, 2021 | 07:51 AM

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Does if I had 130 and I go 150, does that matter?

Jun 14, 2021 | 07:52 AM

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Does if I had 130 and I go 150, does that matter?

Nope! No reason not to get the 150A... or the Sequoia 180A.

Jun 14, 2021 | 08:22 AM

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The Biggerer the Betterer !

Jun 14, 2021 | 08:26 AM

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The Biggerer the Betterer !

You don't want to create a mess by spilling all of those extra amps all over the freeway though.

Jun 14, 2021 | 04:50 PM

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What model year?

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This is great. Thank you! Do you happen to have the walkthrough of how to remove the front bumper cover as referenced in the radiator removal document?