Mud in my alternator

Asked by Guru9D4RGM Oct 24, 2020 at 11:46 PM about the 2010 Toyota Tundra Tundra-Grade Double Cab 5.7L LB

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I went missing and my battery light came on shortly after.
How can I clean the alternator shoo I can get home. It is a
2010 Toyota tundra..

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F_O_R answered 3 years ago

If you got mud in the alternator and it stopped charging the damage is done.

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james answered 3 years ago

Replace the alternator. Cleaning it would require you to completely disassemble it, for starters. Not a job for the do it yourselfer. Hope that helps! Jim

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Bob answered 3 years ago

I'd hose it down real good and see what happens. Damage is likely already done as previously mentioned.

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