Toyota Camry: Alternator needs sharp rap to resume charging

On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 04:35:54 GMT, Zipdisk <net> wrote:
 

It is most likely the brushes. Some alternators are constructed so
that the brushes can be replaced without disassembling the alternator.
Unfortunately I don't think your alternator is made this way. Still if
you are reasonably competent with tools, you can do the job. Here is a
references that might be useful -

http://www.4x4wire.com/toyota/maintenance/alternator_brushes/

Ed

Zipdisk wrote:
 


Replace the brushes before you crush the frames!

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To: "Zipdisk" <net> wrote in message
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I've found on my 88 corolla that's also carbureted, in order to have good
operation from a cold start the choke needs to be set just right, i've found
these carbs quite picky on where the choke setting is. Has your carb ever
been rebuilt?
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On Tue, 20 Jan 2004 05:11:39 GMT, C. E. White <com>
wrote:
 

Thanks for the link, Ed. I'll have no problem replacing the brushes...
if I can just keep my youngest one from grabbing them and tucking them
away somewhere. We lost more remote controls to his sense of order. <G>

Zipdisk wrote:
 

If you think it is bad now - wait awhile.

Ed

I'm not sure how a "rap with a hammer" would fix a
brush problem. But I do see how it might fix a bearing
problem. And the other thing is, you didn't mention what
year/type of vehicle, which could have a bearing on what
type of altenator you have, and whether it is even "repairable",
without a complete rebuild.

I just did an altenator replacement on my '94 Corolla. Cost was
$100 for the altenator, and 1.5 hours of my time to do the work.
The replacement was pretty easy, except for the usual contortion
snafus, and the Corolla belt adjustment jig made getting the belt
properly tensioned a breeze.


"Zipdisk" <net> wrote in message
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Sorry for the oversight. This alternator drop-out is on an '88 Camry,
3SFE engine, pre-'88 build alternator.

There is no bearing noise indicating their imminent failure, whereas the
light rap with a hammer could free a very worn brush that has stuck in
the brush holder.

For the twenty dollars expense, I'll replace the brushes and give it a
go.

On Thu, 22 Jan 2004 20:26:41 GMT, "Mark Paulus"
<com> wrote: