My alternator started to go bad in the middle of a 1000 mile road trip in Southern Colorado. I replaced my battery (Group Size -24 / 700CCA) and made the 7 hour drive home by the skin of my teeth last weekend. My battery will stay charged (11v-12v) at high revs, but voltage drops at lower revs with my lights on. So far, I have been able to jump start and drive her short distances as needed.
I just ordered a new M350609D and it's on it's way. Can anyone point me in the direction of a thread or a post that details the replacement process? Or, if you have any advice, I am all ears. Otherwise, I can lean on my manual. My local dealer quoted me $575 installed which made me laugh.
I have poked around on ExPo and found some chatter about peoples issues w/ their 2.5 alternators, but I haven't found anything that is too informative.
I know enough that I should only use an OEM part. My dad replaced a couple of Montero alternators with ones purchased from parts stores and we had bad luck.
Thanks in advance!
CB
I just ordered a new M350609D and it's on it's way. Can anyone point me in the direction of a thread or a post that details the replacement process? Or, if you have any advice, I am all ears. Otherwise, I can lean on my manual. My local dealer quoted me $575 installed which made me laugh.
I have poked around on ExPo and found some chatter about peoples issues w/ their 2.5 alternators, but I haven't found anything that is too informative.
I know enough that I should only use an OEM part. My dad replaced a couple of Montero alternators with ones purchased from parts stores and we had bad luck.
Thanks in advance!
CB