ALTERNATOR should be a RECALL!!! - Toyota Yaris Forums

marcus · 06-29-2011, 11:16 AM

just came back from toyota and it seems like the alternator is making the whirring noise..mostlikely bearing. i found out today they i have to wait coz TORONTO toyotas has Yaris Alternator on BACK ORDER 137 alternators for yaris is what they are waiting for..coverage on warranty is 3 years so im out of luck good thing i know someone from the inside to save me some cost... but 137 alternator back order????????..It should be a recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

RedRide · 06-29-2011, 11:59 AM

Any alternator's bearings will prematurely wear out if there is too much belt tension.
So. it may not be the alternator.

Also the fact that they are backordered does not nesasarily mean anything.

marcus · 06-29-2011, 12:38 PM

i hear you bro i did mention the belt tension to their service manager and they will take a look at it.. 137 back order does mean something..buddy of mine works for parts and yaris got the most ordered alternator vs other toyota vehicles.. but i did suspect belt tension..

marcus · 06-29-2011, 12:38 PM

any good aftermarket parts more durable vs oem???

ROCKLANDTOYOTA · 06-29-2011, 03:13 PM

there is a TSB for 2007's only. good for 3/36..........

RedRide · 06-29-2011, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by marcus

any good aftermarket parts more durable vs oem???

Sure go to a local NAPA parts daler and see what they can do for you.

Toyota alternators are not anything special You just need to get one that fits with the correct amp rating.

thepartsmancometh · 06-29-2011, 07:00 PM

most Toyota alternators are made by denso. Denso is available at many parts retailers (carquest I know for sure). I have had 50/50 luck getting the correct denso alternator from the aftermarket; it is best if you can get the Toyota part number and have the store cross it.

and btw, 137 on BO is very little for a company the size of Toyota, I have had Toyota parts with BO #s in the 1000 range. I had a Ford part the other day that had over 2500 on BO!!

marcus · 06-29-2011, 07:10 PM

Sounds louder today need alternator asap .. Damn it!

ilikerice · 06-29-2011, 08:23 PM

Recalls are only for things that if they break, YOU WILL DIE!

GO GET THAT ALTERNATOR!

Hershey · 06-29-2011, 11:25 PM

Shouldn't be happening until 100,000+ miles . Had one go on a '86 Chevy Nova ( Corolla ) in parking lot of a McDonalds and another time at home in winter with temps in the 'teens . Luckily there was a shop nearby both times that reconditioned the alternator . Replaced it in the parking lot of McDonalds in warm weather and the hands froze during the 'teens at night . Both times were over 100,000+ miles . Car had 250,000+ miles on it . Made a mark with a screwdriver where it was bolted to the brace so it was same tension setting from the factory .

marcus · 06-30-2011, 12:13 AM

lol..sorry for bi^%$in.. if i got it today and got it fix today i would be a happy camper...problem here is im camping this long weekend and i dont trust this alternator driving couple of hours for camping..arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh! why now.

Kiteless · 06-30-2011, 02:08 AM

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Originally Posted by ROCKLANDTOYOTA

there is a TSB for 2007's only. good for 3/36..........

Hey please forgive my ignorance but what is a TSB and what is "good for 3/36"? I have a 2007 LB. Thanks.

Edit: Oh derp... 3 years 36K miles?

matthewai · 06-30-2011, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by marcus

lol.....problem here is im camping this long weekend .

you going to that phish festival brah?

ilikerice · 06-30-2011, 03:38 AM

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Originally Posted by Kiteless

Hey please forgive my ignorance but what is a TSB and what is "good for 3/36"? I have a 2007 LB. Thanks.

Edit: Oh derp... 3 years 36K miles?

Technical Service Bulletin, and yea, 3 years, 36k miles whichever comes first

MUSKOKA800 · 06-30-2011, 07:52 AM

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Originally Posted by marcus

lol..sorry for bi^%$in.. if i got it today and got it fix today i would be a happy camper...problem here is im camping this long weekend and i dont trust this alternator driving couple of hours for camping..arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh! why now.

Hey Marcus,

Good move on the camping trip.

Gay Pride Festival this weekend in Toronto. Vasoline shortages are expected.

ilikerice · 06-30-2011, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Hey Marcus,

Good move on the camping trip.

Gay Pride Festival this weekend in Toronto. Vasoline shortages are expected.

^

ibanezjeepguy · 06-30-2011, 09:20 AM

just start calling the local parts stores... most of their alternators are either in store or in distribution warehouse. most have lifetime warranty for the part as well. next time you will buy certified used toyota like me (7 yr warranty on everything... including alt) ; )

marcus · 06-30-2011, 10:38 AM

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Originally Posted by MUSKOKA800

Hey Marcus,

Good move on the camping trip.

Gay Pride Festival this weekend in Toronto. Vasoline shortages are expected.

lol....

06-29-2011, 11:16 AM	#1
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	ALTERNATOR should be a RECALL!!! just came back from toyota and it seems like the alternator is making the whirring noise..mostlikely bearing. i found out today they i have to wait coz TORONTO toyotas has Yaris Alternator on BACK ORDER 137 alternators for yaris is what they are waiting for..coverage on warranty is 3 years so im out of luck good thing i know someone from the inside to save me some cost... but 137 alternator back order????????..It should be a recall!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit!!!!!! "Horsepower is how fast you hit the object. Torque is how far you move that object.."

06-29-2011, 12:38 PM	#3
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	i hear you bro i did mention the belt tension to their service manager and they will take a look at it.. 137 back order does mean something..buddy of mine works for parts and yaris got the most ordered alternator vs other toyota vehicles.. but i did suspect belt tension.. __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit!!!!!! "Horsepower is how fast you hit the object. Torque is how far you move that object.."

06-29-2011, 12:38 PM	#4
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	any good aftermarket parts more durable vs oem??? __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit!!!!!! "Horsepower is how fast you hit the object. Torque is how far you move that object.."

06-29-2011, 07:10 PM	#8
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	Sounds louder today need alternator asap .. Damn it! __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit!!!!!! "Horsepower is how fast you hit the object. Torque is how far you move that object.."

06-30-2011, 12:13 AM	#11
marcus toyota View User's Garage Drives: 2007 Yaris RS Blazed Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: toronto, canada Posts: 3,637	lol..sorry for bi^%$in.. if i got it today and got it fix today i would be a happy camper...problem here is im camping this long weekend and i dont trust this alternator driving couple of hours for camping..arghhhhhhhhhhhhhh! why now. __________________ If my calculations are correct, when this baby hits eighty-eight miles per hour... you're gonna see some serious shit!!!!!! "Horsepower is how fast you hit the object. Torque is how far you move that object.."

06-29-2011, 11:59 AM	#2
RedRide Drives: '09 Yaris carmine red 2d HB Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Middletown, NY Posts: 1,501	Any alternator's bearings will prematurely wear out if there is too much belt tension. So. it may not be the alternator. Also the fact that they are backordered does not nesasarily mean anything.

06-29-2011, 03:13 PM	#5
ROCKLANDTOYOTA JOE GIRTH Drives: YARIS 3DOOR Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: ROCKLAND TOYOTA/SCION Posts: 369	there is a TSB for 2007's only. good for 3/36..........

06-29-2011, 07:00 PM	#7
thepartsmancometh Drives: '08 LB, '07 WRX Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: midwest Posts: 187	most Toyota alternators are made by denso. Denso is available at many parts retailers (carquest I know for sure). I have had 50/50 luck getting the correct denso alternator from the aftermarket; it is best if you can get the Toyota part number and have the store cross it. and btw, 137 on BO is very little for a company the size of Toyota, I have had Toyota parts with BO #s in the 1000 range. I had a Ford part the other day that had over 2500 on BO!!

06-29-2011, 08:23 PM	#9
ilikerice Drives: 2010 black yaris Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: savannah, ga Posts: 2,868	Recalls are only for things that if they break, YOU WILL DIE! GO GET THAT ALTERNATOR!

06-29-2011, 11:25 PM	#10
Hershey Drives: 08 Yaris sedan auto / Fit auto Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: northeast Posts: 2,897	Shouldn't be happening until 100,000+ miles . Had one go on a '86 Chevy Nova ( Corolla ) in parking lot of a McDonalds and another time at home in winter with temps in the 'teens . Luckily there was a shop nearby both times that reconditioned the alternator . Replaced it in the parking lot of McDonalds in warm weather and the hands froze during the 'teens at night . Both times were over 100,000+ miles . Car had 250,000+ miles on it . Made a mark with a screwdriver where it was bolted to the brace so it was same tension setting from the factory .

06-30-2011, 09:20 AM	#17
ibanezjeepguy Drives: 2010 Meteorite Liftback Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC USA Posts: 53	just start calling the local parts stores... most of their alternators are either in store or in distribution warehouse. most have lifetime warranty for the part as well. next time you will buy certified used toyota like me (7 yr warranty on everything... including alt) ; )

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