2007 GX 470 smoke coming from alternator when battery attached, engine off.
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2007 GX 470 smoke coming from alternator when battery attached, engine off.
2007 GX 470 low 39,000 mikes smoke coming from alternator, battery lights flashing along with other idiot lights. 2 year old batter died and became hot even when not attached. Replaced batter and when battery attached, engine off, smoke and burning electrical smell from alternator. When start engine, whining sound from alternator. only let run 1 minute. scary. Disconnected new battery right away. Has this been a problem for GX 470? Proud GX owner.
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Sounds like the diodes have gone bad. Get the alternator replaced. Get it towed to the shop if you aren't going to DIY it.
Alternators do go bad, but from what I've seen there isn't a time limit or mileage limit for when it happens.
Chip H.
Alternators do go bad, but from what I've seen there isn't a time limit or mileage limit for when it happens.
Chip H.
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Smokin deal with the alternator. Thanks for advice.
Bummer that it should happen with low miles. Not expected with Lexus or Toyota. I hope I can get a smokin deal to repair it given our history with Longo Lexus. Thanks for your info and support.
Proud GX owner.
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2007 GX 470 low 39,000 mikes smoke coming from alternator, battery lights flashing along with other idiot lights. 2 year old batter died and became hot even when not attached. Replaced batter and when battery attached, engine off, smoke and burning electrical smell from alternator. When start engine, whining sound from alternator. only let run 1 minute. scary. Disconnected new battery right away. Has this been a problem for GX 470? Proud GX owner.
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