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Which Alternator do I have?

Discussion in '2nd Gen. Tacomas (2005-2015)' started by tacosteveo32811, Sep 16, 2021.

  1. Sep 16, 2021 at 12:49 PM
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    tacosteveo32811

    tacosteveo32811 [OP] Well-Known Member

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    I have a 2009 DCSB 4.0 and my alternator is going bad and I need to replace it asap. I have the towing package and the outlet in the bed. Which alternator do I need to order?
     
  2. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:19 PM
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    Geeves77

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  3. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:24 PM
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    Yea well this is Tacoma World someone here has to know if it's the 100 Amp or the 140 Amp. Google gave me different results
     
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  4. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:38 PM
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    I believe the 2nd gens are either 90 or 130 amp. Regardless, with the tow package yours would be the bigger. Oh and hey OP, DBAD
     
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  5. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:40 PM
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    AllTacosFloat

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  6. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:40 PM
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    Thanks for the help whatever DBAD means lol. I figured it would be the larger Amp just would rather ask than not.
     
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  7. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:41 PM
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    Clearwater Bill

    Clearwater Bill Never answer an anonymous letter

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    If you live in a community large enough to have an electrical shop, consider having your alternator rebuilt rather than one from a parts house.

    My experience has been they do better work for less money.
     
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  10. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:45 PM
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    tacosteveo32811

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    Unfortunately nothing close by where I live. But I appreciate the heads up. BFE is where I reside.
     
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  11. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:47 PM
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  12. Sep 16, 2021 at 2:47 PM
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    Lol bum f**k egypt. that's where i reside as well
     

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