Dmax alternator

[Macsky]

My alternator is goosed, did notice it getting slower to start recently and now the battery is dead and doesn’t appear to be getting any charge at all and the battery dash lamp comes and goes, and the pulley was hot to the touch tonight. In the last few weeks as I’ve been going through puddles I’ve noticed the belt squealing for a wee while afterwards, I’m wondering was it the water that goosed it, or at 77k it was on its way out and was squealing because the bearing seals were knackered?

Has anyone changed one? Looks like it’ll be coming out underneath?

 

[agrimax]

Did you try tightening the belt?? If it was squealing,especially after getting wet,it needed tightening and would cause the pulley to get warm. It would also explain the light coming and going.....

 

[bobajob]

Is it not covered by the 5 year / 100000 mile warranty?!

 

[Macsky]

Did you try tightening the belt?? If it was squealing,especially after getting wet,it needed tightening and would cause the pulley to get warm. It would also explain the light coming and going.....

The belt is tight, wasn’t slipping today but pulley was hot, starting to sound a bit different too, pretty convinced it’s goosed. 2013 model so out of warranty

 

[JeepJeep]

Freewheel pulley kaput rather than the unit itself?

 

[Macsky]

Freewheel pulley kaput rather than the unit itself?

Is it a freewheel pulley?

 

[JeepJeep]

Probably... It's not Freewheel as such.. Simple explanation is it's locks in and out.. It can overrun.

 

[Dave W]

Is it not covered by the 5 year / 100000 mile warranty?!

Don't think much is covered after first 3 years. Especially electrics

 

[bobajob]

Don't think much is covered after first 3 years. Especially electrics

Ah OK it was just a thought. I have had two Dmax now but not needed the warranty...

 

[Dave W]

Ah OK it was just a thought. I have had two Dmax now but not needed the warranty...

I had a minor electric issue when it was just over 3yr old. Dealer did it but not under warranty.
think it's only drivetrain covered

 

[yellowbelly]

Has anyone changed one? Looks like it’ll be coming out underneath?

Fitted one on our's (63 plate about 55,000mls) at harvest time. It's not very handy to do

 

[Macsky]

Fitted one on our's (63 plate about 55,000mls) at harvest time. It's not very handy to do

Hmmm that’s what I was thinking

 

[yellowbelly]

Hmmm that’s what I was thinking

IIRC, I had to take the air inlet pipe off so I could get at some bolts from the top and then the rest from underneath