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Old 12-01-20, 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.
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Old 12-01-20, 10:08 AM
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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


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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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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

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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

Thank you very much! Guess I get the 150A. Fine with me as it's cheaper anyways!
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Biggerer is Betterer ... assuming plug-and-play (same electrical connectors and physical fitment).
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Originally Posted by ASE
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.
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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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Does if I had 130 and I go 150, does that matter?
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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.
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The Biggerer the Betterer !
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Originally Posted by ASE
The Biggerer the Betterer !

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


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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?
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2017 Gx 460
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Steenport: Here you go

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