2000 LS400 - which alternator?
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2000 LS400 - which alternator?
Hi guys,
My mother has a 2000 LS400 and the local Lexus dealer cannot find an alternator for it.
Would getting a Remanf. one from RockAuto be a terrible idea? What about reliable brands? They have remanuf. Denso, Remy, AcDelco, Pure Energy, BBB Industries. New - they have WAI Industries. Half of these names I've never heard of.
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Hopefully I can find a local option instead from a mechanic, so as not to deal with core returns.
thanks in advance,
Mike
My mother has a 2000 LS400 and the local Lexus dealer cannot find an alternator for it.
Would getting a Remanf. one from RockAuto be a terrible idea? What about reliable brands? They have remanuf. Denso, Remy, AcDelco, Pure Energy, BBB Industries. New - they have WAI Industries. Half of these names I've never heard of.
--------------------------
Hopefully I can find a local option instead from a mechanic, so as not to deal with core returns.
thanks in advance,
Mike
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Hi guys,
My mother has a 2000 LS400 and the local Lexus dealer cannot find an alternator for it.
Would getting a Remanf. one from RockAuto be a terrible idea? What about reliable brands? They have remanuf. Denso, Remy, AcDelco, Pure Energy, BBB Industries. New - they have WAI Industries. Half of these names I've never heard of.
--------------------------
Hopefully I can find a local option instead from a mechanic, so as not to deal with core returns.
thanks in advance,
Mike
My mother has a 2000 LS400 and the local Lexus dealer cannot find an alternator for it.
Would getting a Remanf. one from RockAuto be a terrible idea? What about reliable brands? They have remanuf. Denso, Remy, AcDelco, Pure Energy, BBB Industries. New - they have WAI Industries. Half of these names I've never heard of.
--------------------------
Hopefully I can find a local option instead from a mechanic, so as not to deal with core returns.
thanks in advance,
Mike
Lexus offers both rebuilt and new Denso alternators for 2000 LS400.
Are they not gonna repair your mother's car?
Forget the stock LS400 Denso100A alternator..
Go with the 2001 - 2003 LS430 Denso 130A alternator.
Plug and play.
Requires (must use) extra bolt and nut inexpensively available from Lexus.
See:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...r-upgrade.html
Also, Lexus assures me that in their rebuild option, that the only parts reused are the Aluminum alternator housings...everything else is new.
Be wary of aftermarket rebuilds...especially from big box...they never can answer the question which components are rebuilt or replaced for that particular unit.. buy our junk or go away is the attitude.
Last edited by YODAONE; Jan 14, 2021 at 04:58 PM.
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Cannot or will not?
Lexus offers both rebuilt and new Denso alternators for 2000 LS400.
Are they not gonna repair your mother's car?
Forget the stock LS400 Denso100A alternator..
Go with the 2001 - 2003 LS430 Denso 130A alternator.
Plug and play.
Requires (must use) extra bolt and nut inexpensively available from Lexus.
See:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...r-upgrade.html
Also, Lexus assures me that in their rebuild option, that the only parts reused are the Aluminum alternator housings...everything else is new.
Be wary of aftermarket rebuilds...especially from big box...they never can answer the question which components are rebuilt or replaced for that particular unit.. buy our junk or go away is the attitude.
Lexus offers both rebuilt and new Denso alternators for 2000 LS400.
Are they not gonna repair your mother's car?
Forget the stock LS400 Denso100A alternator..
Go with the 2001 - 2003 LS430 Denso 130A alternator.
Plug and play.
Requires (must use) extra bolt and nut inexpensively available from Lexus.
See:
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/ls-...r-upgrade.html
Also, Lexus assures me that in their rebuild option, that the only parts reused are the Aluminum alternator housings...everything else is new.
Be wary of aftermarket rebuilds...especially from big box...they never can answer the question which components are rebuilt or replaced for that particular unit.. buy our junk or go away is the attitude.
At this point, my folks will take the car to an independent auto guy that they've trusted for years with electrical related issues. He's already told them to drop the car off tomorrow, so I presume he'll be able to get one. Very strange - almost as if Lexus can't be bothered, I don't know.
Toyota dealership is literally right next door to Lexus dealership as well, owned by the same group.
very odd the dealer cannot find an OEM part or even a reman'd part, so you're best bet is to get the reman Denso from rockauto and have the independent shop install it. Denso is the OEM part for the car.
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Well, it is bizarre but I'm just relaying information that I was told from my father. Lexus told him they cannot find an alternator. That if he could find one, they would install it. Which leads me to believe they have a sourcing problem (Ontario,Canada issue? I don't know).
At this point, my folks will take the car to an independent auto guy that they've trusted for years with electrical related issues. He's already told them to drop the car off tomorrow, so I presume he'll be able to get one. Very strange - almost as if Lexus can't be bothered, I don't know.
Toyota dealership is literally right next door to Lexus dealership as well, owned by the same group.
At this point, my folks will take the car to an independent auto guy that they've trusted for years with electrical related issues. He's already told them to drop the car off tomorrow, so I presume he'll be able to get one. Very strange - almost as if Lexus can't be bothered, I don't know.
Toyota dealership is literally right next door to Lexus dealership as well, owned by the same group.
Investigate the LS430 Denso Alternator...
Shame on dealers zero effort...
You should contact Lexus North America and demand their service department do their job.
First, get it in writing that they cannot obtain an alternator..
Otherwise order 2001-2003 LS430 130A Denso alternator from Rock Auto.
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Hi guys,
My mother has a 2000 LS400 and the local Lexus dealer cannot find an alternator for it.
Would getting a Remanf. one from RockAuto be a terrible idea? What about reliable brands? They have remanuf. Denso, Remy, AcDelco, Pure Energy, BBB Industries. New - they have WAI Industries. Half of these names I've never heard of.
--------------------------
Hopefully I can find a local option instead from a mechanic, so as not to deal with core returns.
thanks in advance,
Mike
My mother has a 2000 LS400 and the local Lexus dealer cannot find an alternator for it.
Would getting a Remanf. one from RockAuto be a terrible idea? What about reliable brands? They have remanuf. Denso, Remy, AcDelco, Pure Energy, BBB Industries. New - they have WAI Industries. Half of these names I've never heard of.
--------------------------
Hopefully I can find a local option instead from a mechanic, so as not to deal with core returns.
thanks in advance,
Mike
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Whatever you do dont order fast food with that attitude.OP,you dont need to bother with them,they dont want the job for whatever reason,any auto shop can do the repair and cheaper most likely?Check local independent shop and tell em you will supply the Denso reman unit (what the dealer uses) you can order online,should be around 210 dollars USD delivered.Its a beautiful part,looks new and works,BTDT.They'll fix you up.
My guy would rather order parts himself but lets me bring Lexus OE quality parts,two reasons here.One is they make a markup on parts costs (When he balked on bringing in parts I was upfront and told him I understand that,just add that markup he normally gets into repair costs) and 2,if they warranty they want to have a say in the parts quality,I ran by what parts I had and he was happy he wasnt installing junk but Toyota/Lexus parts was A-OK with him.Worked out great for us both.Of course I was polite and treated him as a professional I wanted to work with.Though Im always courteous to folks as a starting position,most of us take that as a given.
Any decent indy shop with good reputation will fix you up.
Good luck Mike.
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Why would they give you the time of day? You DEMAND they service you?? I'd tell you to stuff it, I wouldnt serve you. Lets create strife is your plan? Whatever you do dont order fast food with that attitude.
OP,you dont need to bother with them,they dont want the job for whatever reason,any auto shop can do the repair and cheaper most likely?Check local independent shop and tell em you will supply the Denso reman unit (what the dealer uses) you can order online,should be around 210 dollars USD delivered.Its a beautiful part,looks new and works,BTDT.They'll fix you up.
My guy would rather order parts himself but lets me bring Lexus OE quality parts,two reasons here.One is they make a markup on parts costs (When he balked on bringing in parts I was upfront and told him I understand that,just add that markup he normally gets into repair costs) and 2,if they warranty they want to have a say in the parts quality,I ran by what parts I had and he was happy he wasnt installing junk but Toyota/Lexus parts was A-OK with him.Worked out great for us both.Of course I was polite and treated him as a professional I wanted to work with.Though Im always courteous to folks as a starting position,most of us take that as a given.
Any decent indy shop with good reputation will fix you up.
Good luck Mike.
Whatever you do dont order fast food with that attitude.OP,you dont need to bother with them,they dont want the job for whatever reason,any auto shop can do the repair and cheaper most likely?Check local independent shop and tell em you will supply the Denso reman unit (what the dealer uses) you can order online,should be around 210 dollars USD delivered.Its a beautiful part,looks new and works,BTDT.They'll fix you up.
My guy would rather order parts himself but lets me bring Lexus OE quality parts,two reasons here.One is they make a markup on parts costs (When he balked on bringing in parts I was upfront and told him I understand that,just add that markup he normally gets into repair costs) and 2,if they warranty they want to have a say in the parts quality,I ran by what parts I had and he was happy he wasnt installing junk but Toyota/Lexus parts was A-OK with him.Worked out great for us both.Of course I was polite and treated him as a professional I wanted to work with.Though Im always courteous to folks as a starting position,most of us take that as a given.
Any decent indy shop with good reputation will fix you up.
Good luck Mike.
I wouldn't let it go...
It diminishes the Lexus brand.
OP does not wish to deal with core charges, so Rock Auto is out.
Oftentimes. Canadians, to avoid dealing with onerous cross-border transactions and Socialistic nose bleed duties, in your face customs brokers, use a cross border UPS store in US to ship parts...
We don't know how good we have it in the United States.
Right now the U.S. - Canadian border is closed to non-essential travel....
This could explain the dealers reluctance to make an effort to acquire parts.
On a personal note, absolutely despise Canadian Socialistic taxation mentality and apathy.
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Why would they give you the time of day? You DEMAND they service you?? I'd tell you to stuff it, I wouldnt serve you. Lets create strife is your plan? Whatever you do dont order fast food with that attitude.
OP,you dont need to bother with them,they dont want the job for whatever reason,any auto shop can do the repair and cheaper most likely?Check local independent shop and tell em you will supply the Denso reman unit (what the dealer uses) you can order online,should be around 210 dollars USD delivered.Its a beautiful part,looks new and works,BTDT.They'll fix you up.
My guy would rather order parts himself but lets me bring Lexus OE quality parts,two reasons here.One is they make a markup on parts costs (When he balked on bringing in parts I was upfront and told him I understand that,just add that markup he normally gets into repair costs) and 2,if they warranty they want to have a say in the parts quality,I ran by what parts I had and he was happy he wasnt installing junk but Toyota/Lexus parts was A-OK with him.Worked out great for us both.Of course I was polite and treated him as a professional I wanted to work with.Though Im always courteous to folks as a starting position,most of us take that as a given.
Any decent indy shop with good reputation will fix you up.
Good luck Mike.
Whatever you do dont order fast food with that attitude.OP,you dont need to bother with them,they dont want the job for whatever reason,any auto shop can do the repair and cheaper most likely?Check local independent shop and tell em you will supply the Denso reman unit (what the dealer uses) you can order online,should be around 210 dollars USD delivered.Its a beautiful part,looks new and works,BTDT.They'll fix you up.
My guy would rather order parts himself but lets me bring Lexus OE quality parts,two reasons here.One is they make a markup on parts costs (When he balked on bringing in parts I was upfront and told him I understand that,just add that markup he normally gets into repair costs) and 2,if they warranty they want to have a say in the parts quality,I ran by what parts I had and he was happy he wasnt installing junk but Toyota/Lexus parts was A-OK with him.Worked out great for us both.Of course I was polite and treated him as a professional I wanted to work with.Though Im always courteous to folks as a starting position,most of us take that as a given.
Any decent indy shop with good reputation will fix you up.
Good luck Mike.
So, my folks took the 2000 LS400 to a mechanic that we've dealt with on/off for about 30 years - that is fantastic with any electrical related car issue. He's out of the way and a one man band - so slower turnaround, but that's ok.
He tested the battery and alternator - both are absolutely fine. He is apparently going to replace an O2 sensor.
I mean, come on....that's a far cry from a Lexus dealership recommending to replace the alternator (But they apparently couldn't find one).
Yikes - I have recommended to my folks to stop going there for anything beyond basic maintenance. Yet, you know how people get set in their ways...
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I have faith in this mechanic. Years ago, he fixed up my Camry that had non-starting issues. I remember he drilled through the dash, installed a push button that you'd hold as you turn the key. It worked. I believe he did some wiring to the starter and somewhere else, not sure.
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Hello - here's an update.
So, my folks took the 2000 LS400 to a mechanic that we've dealt with on/off for about 30 years - that is fantastic with any electrical related car issue. He's out of the way and a one man band - so slower turnaround, but that's ok.
He tested the battery and alternator - both are absolutely fine. He is apparently going to replace an O2 sensor.
I mean, come on....that's a far cry from a Lexus dealership recommending to replace the alternator (But they apparently couldn't find one).
Yikes - I have recommended to my folks to stop going there for anything beyond basic maintenance. Yet, you know how people get set in their ways...
----------------
I have faith in this mechanic. Years ago, he fixed up my Camry that had non-starting issues. I remember he drilled through the dash, installed a push button that you'd hold as you turn the key. It worked. I believe he did some wiring to the starter and somewhere else, not sure.
So, my folks took the 2000 LS400 to a mechanic that we've dealt with on/off for about 30 years - that is fantastic with any electrical related car issue. He's out of the way and a one man band - so slower turnaround, but that's ok.
He tested the battery and alternator - both are absolutely fine. He is apparently going to replace an O2 sensor.
I mean, come on....that's a far cry from a Lexus dealership recommending to replace the alternator (But they apparently couldn't find one).
Yikes - I have recommended to my folks to stop going there for anything beyond basic maintenance. Yet, you know how people get set in their ways...
----------------
I have faith in this mechanic. Years ago, he fixed up my Camry that had non-starting issues. I remember he drilled through the dash, installed a push button that you'd hold as you turn the key. It worked. I believe he did some wiring to the starter and somewhere else, not sure.
Same refrain: Did you obtain any of this in writing from the Lexus dealer?
Otherwise, would you be willing to share the name of the Lexus dealer?
Thanks.
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