Greetings,
I am reaching out to you all in hopes of helping narrow down my power loss issues...
I have a 2006 Rav4 Sport w/4 cylinder. Over the last 1 1/2, I have had to replace the Alternator 4 times due to the alternator going bad. I would have expected a car of this age to need a new one, however 4 in this short amount of time is pushing my limits. The battery is checking out fine, and not currently in need of being replaced.
We have noticed that when going over the passes/mountains at night (or even up smaller hills) the lights dim and power seams to be draining. During a recent trip east over the rocky mountains the power failed twice, and needed a jump start to get us moving again.
I know there is such a thing as bat alternators every once in a blue moon, however all 4 were brand new and have died after a few months. In my limited knowledge, there has to be something causing a drain on the alternator to the level that it's eating them up like candy.
Any ideas on where to start and or narrow down my search on what is causing the power fails and ultimate demines of the alternators?
-Rob
Albany, Oregon
I am reaching out to you all in hopes of helping narrow down my power loss issues...
I have a 2006 Rav4 Sport w/4 cylinder. Over the last 1 1/2, I have had to replace the Alternator 4 times due to the alternator going bad. I would have expected a car of this age to need a new one, however 4 in this short amount of time is pushing my limits. The battery is checking out fine, and not currently in need of being replaced.
We have noticed that when going over the passes/mountains at night (or even up smaller hills) the lights dim and power seams to be draining. During a recent trip east over the rocky mountains the power failed twice, and needed a jump start to get us moving again.
I know there is such a thing as bat alternators every once in a blue moon, however all 4 were brand new and have died after a few months. In my limited knowledge, there has to be something causing a drain on the alternator to the level that it's eating them up like candy.
Any ideas on where to start and or narrow down my search on what is causing the power fails and ultimate demines of the alternators?
-Rob
Albany, Oregon