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franziska_miller77
Lexus SC Reduced Engine Power
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franziska_miller77 (Author)
Good call on the belt, I'll check that. But say it IS the generator... what kind of damage am I looking at? Is it a case of just replacing the unit, or could it have fried other components too?
siegfried_raven1
With my Volvo, just replacing the generator solved it. But honestly, get it to a workshop. A defective generator can cause more issues, like frying the starter motor or even causing engine misfires due to low voltage.
franziska_miller77 (Author)
It WAS the generator. Workshop confirmed it. New generator installed for 960€. Thanks for the heads up!
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siegfried_raven1
Sounds familiar. Had similar symptoms with my old Volvo V70 - serpentine belt went bad and messed with the whole charging system. Check that first, but if it's not that, it could well be the generator itself. Is the battery low?