3SGTE Alternator dying

[Wildcard]

I have a power problem all of a sudden, coming home ABS light comes on and engine idle goes lumpy, watching the volt meter its right at the bottom in the low voltage area [thanks Toyota for not putting useful numbers on this guage!].

Now I will check major ground points in the morning but I suspect my alternator is on its way out - whats my best options in Auckland, take the alternator somewhere to get fixed or buy a second hand one from a wrecker? I assume a Gen2 alternator will bolt up?

[Ae92typeX]

If its not just the brushes, which is a cheap enough fix to diy, then sourcing a second hand unit will probably work out next cheapest...but then again, at least in theory, if you get yours rebuilt, it should last.

[Akane]

Check to see if the belt is slipping first, tighten your belt up first.

[Wildcard]

Hmm, simple solution - ECU-IG fuse was blown.... so far its been ok since replacing, I'll keep an eye on it.