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Old 05-11-2007, 05:23 AM
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If you need to order dealer parts, get them from Shannon Brookshire, (713) 943-7010, at Champion Toyota in Houston. They provide BIG markdowns to YotaTech members & ship VERY cheap.
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thanks for the #. i called and got some good pricing on parts.
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thanks for the #. i called and got some good pricing on parts.
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Originally Posted by mtnfreak
BTW, the higher KW starters were originally used on trucks shipped to colder climates. Won't hurt to use one, but probably not worth any extra $ if you don't see really cold temps often.
So that's what the difference was on the cold weather package, my truck had that (it was originally delivered to a dealer in Boulder), but I never could find anything that was different about it. Do you know of anything else that's different with those cold weather models?
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Originally Posted by mt_goat
So that's what the difference was on the cold weather package, my truck had that (it was originally delivered to a dealer in Boulder), but I never could find anything that was different about it. Do you know of anything else that's different with those cold weather models?
Dale - I don't know of anything else that was different. Maybe they also had different batteries or tires. Sure would be nice if they'd offered a higher output alternator in the package. Info on the starters came from the local dealer, so trust it as much as you'd trust the dealer for anything else.
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Originally Posted by mtnfreak
Dale - I don't know of anything else that was different. Maybe they also had different batteries or tires. Sure would be nice if they'd offered a higher output alternator in the package. Info on the starters came from the local dealer, so trust it as much as you'd trust the dealer for anything else.
Ok thanks.
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Figure out what the cause of the problem is then fix that:
- http://www.4crawler.com/4x4/CheapTri...shtml#EasyTest
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There is an alternator upgrade for the OEM Aisin available--I got mine rebuilt to a 130 amp max output w/@ 80 amps at idle. Here's the company info:

Boyle Future Technology
12325 Locksley Lane
Auburn, CA 95602
Phone: 530-888-6290

total cost including two way shipping from/to East Coast was $185.00. Compare that to the dealer cost of new Aisin 60 amp for @ $400.00.
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Oh, and in reply to your post heading; yes, your truck is eating starters. It especially likes them with lettuce, tomato, & just a touch of Tobasco Sauce...
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Oh, and in reply to your post heading; yes, your truck is eating starters. It especially likes them with lettuce, tomato, & just a touch of Tobasco Sauce...
At least it's being half way healthy about it.
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ive had this probalem with me 22 r-e for years, since i got the truck.
take the starter in and have it bench tested or try to jump start the truck next time this happens.

i currently have a bosh starter and it is no better than the OME starter.

im starting to think it is the wire from the ignition as previously said.

i have replaced the battery cables and it didnt change anything at all.
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