OEM Alternators

How Can I Tell if the Alternator in My Toyota is Bad?

Imagine -- your family sedan, one like Toyota Camry. One you love to drive. You turn the key in its ignition. Car won't start. The bad news: there's more than one explanation for that. The good news: we'll tell you how to figure out what's going on, whatever Toyota model you drive, and better yet, how to fix it.

The short and most likely answer: alternator failure.

The Signs of a Faulty Toyota Alternator

Even in vehicles other than Camry -- family minivans like the Toyota Sienna, too -- you should keep an eye out for:

The Causes of Alternator Failure in Toyota Vehicles

What to Do: Inspect and Replace

Plug in a code reader or an advanced scan tool; review any error codes it feeds back (and consult your owner's manual for more specific info on them). Change any alternator parts necessary, if not the entire alternator. Otherwise, one should be replaced every 80,000 to 150,000 miles or about every 7 years.

If you're not sure what to do, how to do it, or when to do it, check with a Toyota dealer; a certified service center will have no problem helping out.

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