This was hands down the most simple and easy to follow video on replacing car parts. Like it was kinda nice that it was dark because The flash light kept the focus on the necessary areas. Well done fr, thanks for the run down!
I have to admit guys, this was a nice straight forward to the point video of replacing the alternator. I used it to get familiar before I jumped in, nice and easy job. Great Job!
Ok so a few things from someone who followed this guide successfully. 1.) Don't close your trunk after disconnecting the negative terminal from your battery. The trunk is electric in my case and i spent a lot of extra time figuring out how to manually open my trunk to get back to the battery. I had to pry up my back seat to get to a little cable. 2.) When reattaching the 4 bolts to the alternator, do the bottom ones first and don't tighten them all the way. Guy in the video says do the top first but I did that and my bottom wasn't lined up and I couldn't see down there to fix it. Do the bottoms first and you can see perfectly how to line up the top since there is more visibility on the top bolts. Other than that, the guide was excellent. Best I could find.
You guys are geniuses! This was the First time I ever took an alternator out by myself, and the only reason I did is because I stumbled across your video! thank you for telling me the three tools that I needed, everything went just as smooth as you did it! I really appreciate you guys much love from South Carolina! My 2011 Audi A5 said it really appreciate y'all! You guys saved me a ton of money as well! The shop tried to charge me $500 for this simple alternator replacement!
Man I have to admit when the video started in the dark I was like, I know this ain't going to good. BUT NO it was the best repair video ever. Very informative I wish I saw this before I broke down 5 days ago. I had it towed NOW my A4 is seating at a garage and they're pulling my chain like it's rocket science. I'm pissed and I'm about to have it towed to my house and I'll do it my damn self. Thanks and the video it was the best I've seen on youtube so far. Hands down
Thank you for saying the size of the wrenchs and sockets y'all were using! And showing how to remove the belt correctly, so many videos skipped over that!
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Mine just went out and I almost took it into the shop until I found your very simple to follow video and the job went smooth and exactly as you laid out in your vid. Awesome job guys and thanks for sharing. Well put together and 100% accurate.
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Did you do a diagnostic to be sure whether it was just the Voltage Regulator or the pulley was making noise? Cause that would be a huge give away that it’s best to replace the whole alternator! Cause my first sign goes back a few weeks ago, car randomly wouldn’t start after stopping to pick up some food (giving that info so you know it was a short stop), after it finally started, it didn’t happen again for like 4 weeks now until I noticed some weird noises when I accelerate. Then yesterday after driving for exactly 2 mins away from my place, I get the “alternator not charging battery” then about every other malfunction happened: gearbox went to neutral even tho shifter was on D, ESP deactivated… it was a lot, finally car dies (important to note that I’ve never had battery problems with this car, drove it for 2 years now). Moments later I get it jumped, it starts and 💡: alternator definitely the problem. It dies shortly after. And now it’s completely dead unless I jump it or have a trickle charger hooked up.
How do you know when your alternator goes out? My battery is slowly draining but it’s triggering a code for fuel regulator. Not sure what the real issue is since it’s a fact the battery is draining but is the other code also a problem?
You guys did an awesome job explaining how and why you changed the alternator. I have an Audi Quattro A6 4.2 cyl V8 engine. I don't think mine is this easy. If you guys have access to an Audi Quattro A6 4.2 cyl V8 engine can you show us the best way to change an alternator on that car or a car that is similarly built. I learned a lot from you both. Thank you.
your instructions were point on....was able to replace my alternator easily. Dropped the serpentine belt and it was a pain to reinstall it. Careful guys... interesting enough I was able to install a mercedes alternator(Valeo 0009067400 220 amp) in my b8.5 audi a4 quattro...to replace my 150amp alternator. working flawlessly...no codes on vcds...charging battery very well. Had to use that alternator because it was the only one available😅😅
Thanks for this video! I replaced the alternator on my 2008 a4 1.8tfsi with success! You were right about the belt. I accidentally let it drop out somehow (constantly tellling myself don't screw this up and still it happened lol) Had to jack up the car. Took another 15 mins extra just for that. But thanks guys! God bless you Ps dont close your trunk with the battery disconnected. Had to crawl in from the backseats to open it.
Yes, agreed with Wesley Kainu! I have an Audi Q5 2.0t and this video gave me confidence to do it myself. Actually, it was a relief but what I would like to know is where would I purchase the alternator? Thank you guys so much! Love the video!😉❤🙂
2yrs ago i was watching this video and 2yrs later im back to this video and i got mine replaced myself! you guys are great 👍 i wish you guys would make next video of how to remove coolant bottle reservoir plastic tank..!
Gonna give it a go on my 16 A4 hopefully it goes as smooth as the video, was the alternator a brand new aftermarket or remanufactured aftermarket? How's it holding up?
Did you do a diagnostic to be sure whether it was just the Voltage Regulator or the pulley was making noise? Cause that would be a huge give away that it’s best to replace the whole alternator! Cause my first sign goes back a few weeks ago, car randomly wouldn’t start after stopping to pick up some food (giving that info so you know it was a short stop), after it finally started, it didn’t happen again for like 4 weeks now until I noticed some weird noises when I accelerate. Then yesterday after driving for exactly 2 mins away from my place, I get the “alternator not charging battery” then about every other malfunction happened: gearbox went to neutral even tho shifter was on D, ESP deactivated… it was a lot, finally car dies (important to note that I’ve never had battery problems with this car, drove it for 2 years now). Moments later I get it jumped, it starts and 💡: alternator definitely the problem. It dies shortly after. And now it’s completely dead unless I jump it or have a trickle charger hooked up.
hey man I had absolutely the same problem yesterday and my mate suggested that it's probably the brushes being worn off. Seeing your comment is 6 months old can you tell me if you found what the reason of the failure was so I can be completely sure. Thanks a lot!
You do know you can replace just the alternator clutch if that's the problem, right? I paid like 60 euros for the OEM part on my B8.5 A4. The entire alternator would have been like 450 euros (new OEM), but you can also get used OEM ones for like €100.
Good video guys. Question for you guys. What kind of, if any problems have you had with your Audi? I'm wanting a 2018 A5 coupe, but if I'm going to have to be working on it all the time or spending a fortune on repairs I surely don't want it. Thanks for any info.
Hello, and thank you does the comment The 2018 Audi A5 is a super nice looking car. One of the main thing I have noticed is the thermostat and the Cambridge leaks But if you do a 2009 to 2017 a5 There is more stuffs to worry about like the timing chain, water pump, Cambridge leaking, engine mounts
Great video! Shame it doesn't just come off like in the videos on my 2005 audi a3😒🤣 removed all the bolts belt etc and it just won't budge. Even done the Jeremy Clarkson tactic and involved a hammer, done nothing 😅
Would you happen to have a diagram of this cars engine? I need to replace my serpentine belt but don't know how it runs through the engine. Any help would be appreciated. I have a 2012 audi a4 2.0L fifth vin letter F. Thanks
What brand alternator did you use as the alternative? I’m getting intermittent overcharging issues with mine that’s affecting my battery. So I’m thinking of replacing mine, and after seeing how simple it is on your video.. definitely keen
Aesthetic Werks too bad , I am in Florida , got an estimate today from a shop they want $1950 to change the alternator and battery I thought they are insane . So I am researching I find a alternator from auto zone is only $370 and the battery is $130 .
Aesthetic Werks If you guys were here I will most definitely have you do the job and pay you . Any advice you can maybe give me? I have someone who’s a really good mechanic that used to work on my Lincoln’s he said he can do it but he never done audi before. He successfully changed an alternator on my Volkswagen couple of months ago Any advice
kris h yeah we are so far away. Yeah the alternator is so easy to replace, it literally takes 20 minutes as you can see the video. Hardest part is removing the serpentine belt and disconnecting the battery. Only problem is the u need to program the battery to the car but not programming the battery wont make any difference, i seen people just installing their new battery and they dont have any issues. If he worked for a car company before, this should be super easy for him
Great video! But don’t buy a POS carquest reman! That thing lasted 2 months before it failed. Got a low mileage oem alternator from a junkyard and t’s been great since.
Is it 15 or 16 mm for belt. . .closed captions says 60mm. Move what to right..vid shows you moving somthing to left....then comments about how differcult to replace belt...sorry this is no good...you need to be clear and consise
16mm. I don’t think they make a 60mm wrench.. Sorry…the process is simple. There is only 1 tensioner holding the belt Feel free to look for another video online..
they clearly say 16mm and you can bloody see they move the belt to the right( meaning right hand side of the person doing the repairs). This is literally the best and simplest video and it's all very clear. Just watch it a few times and you'll get it.
Can’t believe they want $300 for this labor, pure joke, talking about 2 hrs and 30 mins. Even with a diagnostic it still don’t make sense. I’ll just do it myself. It wouldn’t be a 3rd of that price to buy or rent the tools and brains needed!
