Alternator got wet/won't charge

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CAFEWHAT
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1986, toyota pick-up, 4 cylinder 22R engine with 286000 miles. I think it's a 2.8 litre engine. My power steering pump had been leaking and some of the fluid sprayed onto my alternator so I used an engine degreaser to clean the alternator and then hosed the debris that fell off. Not harshly, just a splash of water. Immediately my dash Charge Light came on and Dash Brake Light andI did this to locate the power steering leak-hose,or pump.The alternator has since tested as bad. Will this dry out? I now have used brake parts cleaner to cleanse and evaporate the area of the alternator. Still, 3 days later, my Charge light is on and alternator is not working. Any advice is helpful.
I placed a previous question but thought I should do so again with the title depicting wet alternator.
Sincere Thanks,
Cafewhat
May 21, 2007 at 1:38 PM
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ZONER CHICK
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I'm pretty sure you fried it. Water and electrical components don't mix. Or a hot engine for that matter.
May 21, 2007 at 11:02 PM
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SHANEGUN
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It is possible that youmay have shorted out the regulator. Depending on if the regulator is external or internal youcan either replace the regulator or you may have to replace the alternator.
A little water shouldnt hurt the alternator/regulator , it may be the combination of brake cleaner and water that damaged the seal or laminate on the circuits and caused the circuit to short.
May 22, 2007 at 7:16 AM
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