{"id":57360,"date":"2019-07-31T12:19:23","date_gmt":"2019-07-31T17:19:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=57360"},"modified":"2019-07-31T12:19:26","modified_gmt":"2019-07-31T17:19:26","slug":"strong-electrical-smell-05-toyota-highlander","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2019\/07\/strong-electrical-smell-05-toyota-highlander","title":{"rendered":"Strong electrical smell 05\u2019 Toyota Highlander"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"<\/p>\n

I\u2019m having an electrical issue. Driving home from work yesterday, my A\/C<\/a> light started flashing. I turned it off then back on and the blower motor and gauges quit working. When I arrived at home and pulled into my garage, I noticed a strong electrical smell. I opened the hood and the smell was even stronger. It seemed to be coming from the area of the alternator…which is about 4 months old.
\nThe only things affected seem to be the gauges, a\/c and vent switches and blower motor. Gauge lights work but no speedometer, tach, fuel or temp deflection. Also, only idiot lights that come on are check engine light<\/a> and VSC….vehicle stability control.
\nAll exterior lights, blinkers, brake and headlights are fine. Radio is fine. Dome lights work, remote fob functions are working.
\nI checked the 50 amp heater fuse and it shows continuity so guessing it\u2019s okay. I\u2019m comfortable with a meter and with pulling fuses or cables. So, any help would be much appreciated.<\/p>\n

WhatsWrong<\/p>\n

\n

<\/p>\n

<\/div>\n
\n

Remove the alternator belt and see if the New alternator spins freely or if it is locked up. Next check to see that all connections and wiring from alternator are good and not burnt looking. You may need to check continuity on each wire. Check the alternator to see that it is charging.<\/p>\n