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  1. 4.1 Faults & Fixes
    TL;DR: Original Denso 80a alternator from a 1997 RAV is dead. Should I have a local alternator shop rebuild it (quoted up to $150) or should I buy a reman'd or new aftermarket one online, and if so recommendations? The longer version: I'm going to preface this by saying I put a lot of miles on...
  2. 4.3 Mechanical
    I have a 2010 Rav4 with V6 engine. After driving to work Monday morning, about a 20 minute drive, car then sitting for 8 hours, then starting and driving about 15 minutes. Then sitting with the radio on and the engine off for about 30 minutes, waiting to pickup my granddaughter from school, my...
  3. 4.3 Mechanical
    2011, 208k --Last week, first noticed lack of power steering. Issue went away as RPM's rose. Stopped at a store, automatic lights wouldn't go out. Got back in and got the dreaded click-click from the solenoid. Jumped the battery, noticed the Battery icon lighting up on the dash...went off as...
  4. 4.5 General
    I bought mine used with 31000 and I’m the second owner. First was a lease with low miles turned in due damage from hitting a deer. (Mild/Moderate) according to car fax. First 3 weeks was great no problems then “battery charging” light came on with “power steering insufficient” on dash with...
  5. 4.3 General
    Hi, my alternator went out last week so I bought a Denso remanufactured alternator from Rock Auto and it is making a grinding noise and has resistance when I spin the wheel with my hand. The old one spins freely. Should I return it or try to install it and see what happens? DENSO 2101155
  6. 4.4 Mechanical
    I need some help! (2018 Rav4, no accidents, purchased brand new, currently has 70k miles) I was driving home and a humming/whistle noise was coming from the alternator. As soon as I got it into my driveway , all these warning notifications came on. I lost power steering and the car died and...
  7. 4.5 Mechanical
    Hey everyone, New Rav4 owner here, in a little bit of a pickle. I purchased a 2020 Rav4 XLE with 27k miles, single owner, no accidents about 2 weeks ago. Haven't had any problems with it at all up until this week when I decided I was going to try doing some modifications. Please keep in mind...
  8. 4.3 Mechanical
    Hey all, The other day as I was commuting on the freeway to work, my power steering warning light suddenly came on. Shortly thereafter, a few other warning lights popped up (airbag, ABS, brake, 4WD, and battery). Luckily I was close and was able to make it to work fine, but after turning the...
  9. 4.4 Mechanical
    Hi all, I have a few question. So I bought a pre owned 2014 Rav4 Limited and I noticed the battery light illuminated on the dash and I noticed the alternator is a bit broken towards the voltage regular plug. The alternator in the FWD 2013 - 2018 Rav4 is a 1 pin alternator while the one in the...
  10. 4.3 General
    Hello all, I'm hoping someone can provide some insight with some interesting issues I've been having with my RAV4. 2009 4cyl., close to 200k miles. The first issue happened a couple weeks ago. Car wouldn't start, got a jumpstart and then driving out of the parking lot there was a little bit of...
  11. 4.3 Mechanical
    I just got a new battery for my 2010 Toyota RAV4 sport v6 4wd. The new battery is an interstate mtx-24f, it has 120 reserve, and 710cca whereas my last battery had 110rc 680cca is there any problems with upgrading to a better age battery? If I need to upgrade the alternator to the increase...
  12. 4.3 General
    I have a 2006 V6 2WD Base trim with the tow prep package. It was recently improperly jumpstarted (long story), and it blew the 10Amp ETCS fuse and the 140A Alternator fuse. There are quite a few threads on here about the process to get that 140A (or 120A for non-tow-package) out by taking apart...
  13. 4.3 Mechanical
    Hi folks, I have a 2012 RAV4, V6, 4WD, just over 58,000 miles. I'm in California. First battery replaced after 3 years, second battery (Toyota) replaced 3.5 years later, just replaced third battery (Toyota) with Interstate MTP-24F after a little over 3 years on the Toyota battery. I recently...
  14. 4.1 Faults & Fixes
    Hello, here is a better video of my vehicle not starting. Note: -battery has been replaced -alternator has been replaced -belt doesn’t look damaged or miss placed -i have no other options but think its the starter -lights, windows work perfectly so it wouldn’t be a battery issue? please...
  15. 4.1 Faults & Fixes
    Hello, my 99’ rav4 awd won’t start. I have replaced the battery and alternator as the battery light has lit up a couple times before, so I figured I’d change both. i do have an IID device inside of the car yet the device was draining my battery and destroying the alternator. I’m due for an oil...
  16. New Member Introductions
    Hi everyone, I am a new user here and very excited to share my adventures of my 20 year old Rav4 with you. The story goes: I first picked up this vehicle at an local auction, paid a bit overpriced for what it was worth yet I needed a car asap. Originally the first generation RAV4 wasn’t the car...
  17. 4.3 Mechanical
    Hi all, First time posting here. A couple months ago, a Toyota dealership convinced me I needed a new battery with my oil change on my 2010 RAV4 I4 Limited, 86,000 miles at the time. They said the battery was reading 14.2 volts instead of 14.6V. I drove it on a couple road trips since then...
  18. 4.1 Faults & Fixes
    Hi, I have a RAV4 manufactured in 1995. Recently I checked the battery voltage with a multi-meter when the engine is started and got more than 18v. I think this isn't normal. I assume that this is a problem with the voltage regulator. Do you think this issue occurs with a faulty voltage...
  19. 4.2 Faults & Fixes
    Hello everyone and in advance really appreciate the help!!! Basically I drove my 2003 to the shop, completely fine, when I got back in after 2minutes it wouldn’t start just one click from under the hood. when I put it into ignition there’s loads of tiny clicks from somewhere, then when I go to...
  20. 4.3 Mechanical
    i haven't found any reference to an alternator sounding like this - but that's certainly where it seems to be coming from. can anyone confirm or offer thoughts?
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