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[RogueAussie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RogueAussie]

On the mobile in wagga. About 50km out it threw up hand brake battery and filter warning lights at the same instant.

[Schaffer Addicted PP Member Find all posts View Profile Close Schaffer]

Hand Brake, Battery and Filter Warning Lights

There is an existing thread with the same symptoms for the 90. Seems to be related to the alternator with either the brushes wearing out or mud has got in an caused some damage.
Some Prado Electrical Dramas (warning lights + alternator?)
The vehicle should still be drivable but I would aim to getting into a town and have it looked at.

[RogueAussie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RogueAussie]

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Thanks Schaffer. Got it in for valve stem seals Tuesday so long as she gets me back to Canberra.

[Snaga Wishing I was lost Find all posts View Profile Close Snaga]

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Yep, had that combination of lights coming back from the Glasshouse Mtns a while back. Managed to drive with faded lights from Wamuran to Nudgee (approx 60k's) before the lights got too dim and dangerous.
Alternator was replaced under warranty after being replaced under warranty previously

[RogueAussie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RogueAussie]

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Well I got from Wagga to my garage in Canberra with a breif stop at Yass. Did the whole trip with nothing running (radio, UHF, lights ... even went without indicating lane changes - extremely light traffic). The three lights remained on the whole way though.

I have it going in to get the Valve Stem Seals done on Tuesday so it will be under the knife so to speak for 3 days. After that I will pick up a cheap battery if needed to move it to someone to replace the alternator. Why do i see big $$$ signs ringing up in front of my eyes? :cry:

[Chriso57 Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close Chriso57]

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RA,

Quick check on Fleabay shows brand new alternators for $275 to suit V6 (company based in Melbourne).

Not a huge job to do yourself... Gives you a ball park of what to pay I suppose anyway

Chriso

[RogueAussie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RogueAussie]

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RA,

Quick check on Fleabay shows brand new alternators for $275 to suit V6 (company based in Melbourne).

Not a huge job to do yourself... Gives you a ball park of what to pay I suppose anyway

Chriso

Chriso, Thanks for the heads up mate. I will keep that in mind when I ask them to quote parts.

[RogueAussie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RogueAussie]

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Well, either it's not the alternator or I have one hell of a battery. So it got me 30 odd km into Wagga when the lights first came on. The next day, as previously posted, it got me back to Canberra and this morning it got me another 20 odd km to drop it off for the VSS re-work. Maybe I am getting a trickle charge or something. Anyway, it's booked in Friday to get looked at and if it is the alternator I will order one from the eBay supplier.

Thanks again all for the quick replies. It's supprisingly calming to know what the problem most likely is and that the battery may die at any moment rather then having no idea at all.

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Well, either it's not the alternator or I have one hell of a battery. So it got me 30 odd km into Wagga when the lights first came on. The next day, as previously posted, it got me back to Canberra and this morning it got me another 20 odd km to drop it off for the VSS re-work. Maybe I am getting a trickle charge or something. Anyway, it's booked in Friday to get looked at and if it is the alternator I will order one from the eBay supplier.

Thanks again all for the quick replies. It's supprisingly calming to know what the problem most likely is and that the battery may die at any moment rather then having no idea at all.

It will more than likely be the connector to the alternator, same thing happens to early diesel 80 series landcuisers, they were a bit tight on the wiring during manufacture and over time the connection stretches, a rewire will fix the problem.

[RogueAussie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RogueAussie]

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Ok, So ... Got the car back from the Head Service shop yesterday and all is sweet with the engine. They had failed to find the true cause of the billowing smoke when they did the original works consisting of boring, rings, clean etc. This time they found that behind the plate in the head covering the 'breathers' it was completely sludged up. The plate covering this is 'sealed' on by moulded rivets that needed to be ground off and self tappers were used to secure it back in place (this is fine as the plate is under no pressure). Long story short, these guys charged me nothing and "chalked it up as a lesson".

Anyway, picked up the car and drove home and parked it on the road for the night. This morning, it started again and got me to the Toyota dealer near work (approx 28km). I was driving in the left lane the whole way looking ahead for where I could pull of WHEN the car died, but luckily I didn't need to.

Just got a call and they have confirmed that the alternator is shot! This still leaves me to wonder ... how bloody awesome must me battery be?!?! it has got me roughly 350 - 400km with a dead alternator! They told me they have access to a new alternator and it would be, ball park, $500 fitted. I bit the bullet and said F*** It, just do it, so I can take my girl (car, not wife) bush this weekend.

I can't say it enough though, thanks to everyone for your comments and feedback. This is the exact reason I join a forum like this, the wealth of knowledge is invaluable!

[HeathNZ Junior Member Find all posts View Profile Close HeathNZ]

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Maybe get the old one refirbished for a spare or sell it to recover costs?

[RogueAussie Senior Member Find all posts View Profile Close RogueAussie]

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good point. I'll make a point of asking for it when I pick up the car!