Hello. Changed the alternator on my 4runner. I probably drove it with a bad alternator for about 3 weeks, probably a good thousand miles because I work out of town. I risked it hard. And I didn’t have the time, not even for a shop.(I work 7-7pm.)

I finally changed it. And it’s all good. Just needed a little jump start.

I ride around. She’s roaring. Before she struggled to get over 2000RPMs. I get home to pickup the old alternator to return to autozone. Turn the key and the 4Runner clicks.

Maybe the battery spent too much time with a bad alternator? I really hope I didn’t get a bad te remanufactured alternator.

The battery is some 1 year warranty from Walmart. The poles are pretty gunky. I’ll try cleaning them and see if it helps.

Any other tips or suggestions?