chiwia . & | [| { 8 | oxen / TECH TIPS Dixie Part Numbers: A-8193 S-8140 Applications: 1986 — 1989 Toyota Van Condition: The operator of the vehicle may complain of one or more of the following conditions: e Insufficient battery charging. e Low battery. e Hard, slow or long cranking times e A failure to start. e Belt Squealing. e Severe belt wear/slippage. Cause: A potential cause for the above condition is moisture (and snow or slush in colder climates) contaminating the alternator drive belt. Correction: The manufacturer has engineered a retro fit cover/shield (Toyota number 27029-73030), which is to be installed next to the left frame rail below the alternator. The manufacturer recommends the installation of the shield kit when ever an alternator or belt replacement is done. REV: 20100409 Courtesy of Dixie Archives TSB_894.doc Dixie Tech Tips are intended for use by professional technicians, and are not for the general public. They are written to inform technicians of conditions that may exist or as a guide to aid in diagnosing and servicing a vehicle. All references to original equipment manufactures, vehicle manufactures and any other Trade Mark names are for the sole purpose of identifying the vehicle and or part that the Tech Tip applies to. This document is property of Dixie Electric Ltd. and is not to be copied or distributed with out written permission.