How to Replace an Alternator

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Alternator Replacement. Learn how to remove and replace a bad alternator and correctly install a new alternator with this simple step by step video. Whether the alternator is not putting out the correct voltage or it is making noise from a bad bearing, you can fix it yourself and save a lot of money.
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@Shazzkid 6 лет назад

When removing the intake, remember to keep a bucket handy to catch the old air left inside

@GeneralChangFromDanang 5 лет назад

And take it to your local auto parts store to be disposed of properly.

@mridware9694 5 лет назад

@@GeneralChangFromDanang 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

@stop6578 4 года назад

It's after you've installed your piston return springs

@ryangee890 4 года назад

lol joking right?

@rhymeswithteeth 4 года назад

I neglected to catch the old air from the intake and I it got on my clothes and shoes and it burnt right through them. Good thing I was wearing gloves.

@xiaochicash 4 года назад

I love Chris Fix videos, I actually look forward to components on my car needing replacing now.

@Zormac 5 лет назад

Amazing to watch how professional and enthusiastic he has become.

@npolansky9959 6 лет назад

I love his "No BS" approach and he's a very good communicator. Just a great online resource for auto repair. Kudos!

@lemeilleur92 4 года назад

Wish i had seen this video when i changed my first alternator, would've saved me a couple of hours.

@kevinbenitez635 Год назад

Thanks Chris! I just replaced my alternator, battery and belt (on my 2007 ford ranger) your video gave me the confidence to work through it myself.

@sagebrushrepair 2 года назад

I feel so spoiled. I'm sure all Ranger / B-Series owners get giddy when they realize how many videos you've made with their truck as a patient. Thank you so much Chris, you're helping keep these trucks on the road. Especially mine, oh man it's seen so much love recently. It's very thankful.

@knurlgnar24 9 лет назад

How easy this is depends on the vehicle. On some Cadillac K bodies for example the alternator is water cooled and stuffed behind the radiator. You need to remove the radiator (which has oil cooler lines, water lines, and transmission lines) to change the alternator and then re-fill and re-assemble. It's a 6 hour job by book labor rate. Not so easy... On other cars it's literally 5 minutes and you're done.

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

***** Yep! It all depends! Usually when you can easily see the alternator and it is up top, it is an easy job!

@Coen80 7 лет назад

yeah, it can be a pain, some also have like oil-vacuum-pumps attached and are buried somewhere in middle-earth..

@mariorosas1113 7 лет назад

My firebirds alternator is literally on top of the engine (V6) you only have to remove the serpentine belt and the cables 😂. It’s that easy

@ignacioesteves5670 6 лет назад

@20PercentMilk 6 лет назад

Same with my taurus. On the side of the engine, super easy to remove and replace... except you have to move the coolant reservoir to pull the alternator out

@PrashantJaiswalbhaiji 7 лет назад

i love this channel for the simple reason that ChrisFix never leaves viewers hanging wrt steps to be done .. even if it is just a reverse for the steps done before! never misses any warnings or safety precautions and never makes the viewer feel dumb .. like "i am sure you know this"

@ghoul3334 4 года назад

Love the video changed the alternator on my 95 f150! I’m 16 leading many things through your videos thankss so much !

@Xanadu245 9 лет назад

Great video. I just did that same job on my 2004 explorer a couple months ago. About the only difference I found was that after removing the bolts, I discovered they only had to be loosened a few turns to get the alternator out as it just rested on the horizontal bolts and the bolt head against the face was enough to secure it on the bottom with 2 other bolts on top. On another note, if you're buying the alternator from a local parts supplier, have them test the new alternator before bringing it home to install. Turned out the "new" one they had in stock was bad also and they had to order me one from another store.

@Xanadu245 9 лет назад

Will be looking into this as an upgrade for my 2002 ranger as I'm working on adding some aux lighting as well. backup lights and a 50" light bar. Just gotta fab up some mounts or a headache rack to mount it on. I have a fisher homesteader plow mounted as well, so I may look into a dual battery setup as well

@Xanadu245 9 лет назад

ChrisFix , definitely one of the best how to videos by far I found on this.

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+Xanadu245 Thanks and thanks for sharing your tips!

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

+Xanadu245 Did you see this: ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-qp9L00SMSHQ.html

@Xanadu245 8 лет назад

ChrisFix yes sir, I sure did. Protect Nightlight is 3 of my favorite videos. For my truck, I'm looking at having to do more of just the headache rack portion as the bed rail caps are part of my bed liner and block the stake pockets. My plan is to get some 1/4" flat stock to slide under my truck box and anchor using the J bolts securing the box and then fabricate the hoop and maybe the upper frame depending on how it looks with a 50" light bar.

@roland644 5 лет назад

Thank you so much for your videos. I really enjoy it. Clear description and comments are encouraging me to do myself. Best Regards from Germany 😁

@monicamelendez6748 6 месяцев назад

I'M FOLLOWING YOU LONG TIME AGO. I'M TAKING AUTOMOTIVE TECHNOLOGY CLASSES AND MY PROFESSOR SHOW US SOME VIDEOS IN CLASS I LIKE THE WAY YOU EXPLAIN EVERYTHING.

@andys1prayer 3 года назад

Thanks Chris, had an issue with my battery wasn't charging right and was unsure due to the previous owner buying a new battery and alternator before I got it, went to take a look and the positive cable was not attached at all, what a simple fix

@AngelGarcia-we9nt 5 лет назад

Your the best man , I'm learning a lot with your video , thanks man !

@gwjs414 4 года назад

I'll be working on mine in the morning. Thanks bro

@JoseRodriguez-qc5jr 5 лет назад

Perfect you save me a lot of 💰, Mazda dealer in Clear Lake Houston charge $1,500.00 for replacing my alternator on my cx9, I really appreciate your video, keep up the good work 💯👍

@speedy1452 6 лет назад

People like you help us save hundreds of dollars for overpriced services. Much appreciated good sir!

@jgpwlcs36 9 лет назад

9:23 "wuuder"

@SocraticMind89 8 лет назад

+Ben Dover hes from looowng ahhhlaaand!

@jgpwlcs36 8 лет назад

SocraticMind89 where?

@erikhernandez8806 7 лет назад

Wooder!!! Like his soapy wooder!!!

@jesusisthemessiahnotsethro1917 4 года назад

Ben Dover Wudder you saying bro

@kalebsaito706 7 лет назад

Hi Chris! I am from Brazil, and here we are passionate about cars. However we don't have access to fine tools or products like americans do. Thank you very much for information you deliver man. Like we say in Brazil, "Você é zica mano!"

@LS-mj3qk 6 лет назад

Your instructions to replace car parts is very clear, well done!

@Evoki42 3 года назад

your video quality improved so much over time! great to see how it is now and how it was. keep it up =)

@jjctrini 4 года назад

It sucks but, I'm really glad you put this video out.. My Alternator gave out on me last night.. Watched this video already 3 times to make sure o do the job correctly.

@YansenHaryanto4547 6 лет назад

hey chris, i've never seen your "how to: electrical system upgrade" video. where is it?

@DDIAZ-we4dz 8 лет назад

watching how easy this is shocks me. especially because of how much a shop will charge to just replace it. my friend got charged 600 bucks.

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

Ouch! My guess is it was in a tough to reach location.

@andrewdelgado9533 3 года назад

I was talking about my alternator being messed up, then I opened RU-vid and this was in my recommendation 😳 thank you tho crisfix!!!

@afnanhasan3917 5 лет назад

Legends say chris is still working on the electrical system upgrade video till today! XD

@Engineerboy100 5 лет назад

So clean, so concise good job Chris, what can I say, simple job explained simply, what more can you ask for. Thanks!

@ptroinks 4 года назад

When is the "Electrical system upgrade" video coming? It's been five years :D !

@jollytrawler5349 4 года назад

When I get around to my 02 Subaru Impreza I'll hopefully be placing a new engine in it. To my knowledge, you don't have any engine swap videos. However, I was curious if you have any tips and tricks for a boxer engine swap. (Or engines in general) Love your content Chris; shed a tear when you gifted your dad his Masarati!

@shadowdestined2992 5 лет назад

Did a 2013 f150 5.0 yesterday... 2hrs and the need of two people to get the alternator off and on. Ridiculous. Any other alternator is 20 minutes top. Anyways, your video helped identify electrical connections. Couldn’t see them, but was able to feel for them and get them off

@asjadmehmood2153 3 года назад

Perfect. Very well explained 👏👏👏

@mahammadalmullah3272 7 лет назад

man I like your all videos you are doing very good job how you show us how to replace and to fix it's very good job and how you keep your camera it's helpful to see how to replace thanks man I like it

@steveretiredandcranky 5 лет назад

Truly excellent videos Chris. Please never stop.

@mikejohn0088 Год назад

Fantastic over view pal!

@user-gv4wi1yp3r 6 лет назад

Best channel in youtube

@ManojKumar-hz1vx 4 года назад

Nice video, friend from India .

@chrisfix 4 года назад

Thanks for the support from India!

@thaakbar3027 2 года назад

Beautifully executed

@lordapophis5723 7 лет назад

Chris Fix and Mazda B3000 stars in an action packed adventure : "The Alternator"!

@sandywilliams3061 3 года назад

one of the how to videos i've seen

@kjellno62 7 лет назад

This video (all of your videos) was informative and helpful. Thanks. I see You tend to use a flat head screwdeiver on hoseclamps. Why not use a socketwrench) Almost all hoseclamps has a 7 mm bolthead. Its more easy to use, and you avoid the risk of the screwdriver slips and scrach paintwork. There's also dedicatet hoseclamp wrenches/drivers you can buy. They have a 7mm socetMost of them are flexible to get to difficult places.

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

+Kjell-Normann Hanssen thanks and thanks for the tip

@perrywilchiuk6012 3 года назад

I love this guy so much.

@chrisfix 3 года назад

Thanks a lot!

@محمدالامريكي-ج9م 3 года назад

9:23 Chris is a philly resident confirmed

@pfguo87 4 года назад

For the bolts, shouldn't it have been blue locktite for vibration instead of anti-seize? (When do you use locktite, and when do you use anti-seize?)

@user-hd8oz5zd2y 4 года назад

Well detailed and informative video. Thanks

@waewarnakulawarnakula586 7 лет назад

YOU IS A GREAT AUTOMOBILE ENGINEER

@kubotaman85 5 лет назад

I had an alternator go out on me on my 2004 Ford F-150 on Labor Day. I picked up an exhaust tail pipe for my scrap run that was along side the roadway. I pulled in my upper driveway to put the tail pipe into my trailer and got back into my truck to move it and all my gauges went blank. The radio went off and to top it off I couldn't shift out of Park. I turned it off and tried to restart it and it wouldn't start so I jump started it and it started but wouldn't shift out of park. I shut it off again and then it wouldn't start. I called my brother and he had a big jump box we got it started again and leaving the jump box attached I could shift it out of park. The engine cut right out as soon as he took the jump box off so end of the story my alternator crapped out on me. I am thankful it happened in my driveway and not out on the roadway to where I would have had to call AAA for a tow. I went to the local junk yard and got one and slapped it in and it solved the problem. Advance Auto wanted $239 for the alternator. I got the one at the junk yard for $25 and it was under guarantee for 30 days

@thesilentobserver93 6 лет назад

Your Mazda is so much easier to do than mine was. I have an '02 MPV, and the alternator is down below the motor, all the way in the back. Had to removed a damn axle to even make the smallest amount of room to get the old one out and new one in. Took me two freaking days to do it.

@ExplosiveStrawberry3 7 лет назад

Please make a video on how to replace your clutch! :)

@Akuma_DemonD Год назад

I'm switching out my alternator while watching this (reminds me of that video with the guy fixing his car and not sure how to do it so he plays Chris fix videos on it) 😂

@imnottellinudontwannaknow3188 4 года назад

Chris, I'm sure you won't see this, but where did you get that 130 amp alternator and do you know if it can directly swap into my 3.0 V6 Ranger? I've read online i need a longer belt but I'm not sure.

@tutifrutinumber19 7 лет назад

cool video man thanks for the teachings.

@lbush8261 3 года назад

This was awsome! Thanks

@iamdaniela 7 лет назад

Watching this makes me want to do it myself. I need all the tools tho... most of them.

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

Awesome! That is the goal! Once you have the tools, you always have them so it is a great investment!

@tonyx5705 7 лет назад

Mine went out mid drive during a road trip but I had watched this ahead of time.... replaced it in 20 minutes in an AutoZone parking lot for 109 bucks

@huohization 6 лет назад

I'm pretty sure there was a Ford Focus alternator that I was changing and wanted to kill myself and to this day I have no idea how I managed to wiggle it out without losening motor mounts. It was like 5 years ago and I still remember it.

@chrisfix 6 лет назад

Haha I did something similar with spark plugs. The dealer said they needed to remove the mounts and tilt the engine forward and I layed on top of the engine and stuck my hand down to reach them

@TonyVargasPo 7 лет назад

ChrisFix how long does an alternator last for a 2007 Toyota Avalon xls?

@shadowthehedgehog4737 5 лет назад

All I needed for mine was an 8mm wrench for the battery, 1/4" ratchet for engine cover, 3/8" ratchet for belt tensioner, and I believe it was a 10mm socket to take the alternator out of the engine valley.

@Pariissa424 9 лет назад

Alternator on a Subaru IMPOSSIBURR

@chrisfix 9 лет назад

Mariya Bibi I could only imagine!

@berkeleydojah 9 лет назад

Mariya Bibi what...subarus alternator is right in front of you lol..

@ProblemKappaKappa 9 лет назад

Most Subaru alternator are literally at the very front on the very top. it's the easiest alternator i have ever seen to get to, even easier then the video because it doesn't have anything above it at all.

@alfredotovar8984 6 лет назад

I had a question: so in this case that Chris upgraded his alternator to one with more amperage, shouldn’t you also replace the alternator relay to one of the same amperage for it to work properly? Thanks in advance, love your videos Chris 🙏🏼

@chrisfix 6 лет назад

The wiring for this car and most cars can handle a small upgrade. This was an option for the truck so the wiring was already built to handle the extra current.

@alfredotovar8984 6 лет назад

ChrisFix got it, thanks Chris! One day I’ll get to do DIY videos like you too! 😄

@davidgerdes5394 6 лет назад

Love your videos Chris. I have a 1998 Mustang GT with the original alternator that needs to be replaced . Could you please recommend a good brand to purchase?

@hopkinsfam9889 6 лет назад

Chris I am having trouble with my power locks going crazy all the time in my 08 Suzuki Forenza. I don't see where you have done anything like that. Do you have any suggestions? Or can you make a video?

@GlocKkandchill Год назад

Man i love this guy.

@RogerHammond 4 года назад

Had an alternator fail on me many years ago, kept it going by beating it with a hammer whenever the battery light came on. Rang around. Nissan wanted $600 for a new alternator, auto-electrician wanted $400 for a reconditioned one, brother-in-law laughed at me and said if it was a Mitsubishi I wouldn't have this problem (he was a Mitsubishi salesman). So I pulled the alternator out and discover it's a Mitsubishi alternator (ha!) went to the local parts store, bought a pair of carbon brushes for $4.50 for a Commodore (bog standard common Australian sedan). Opened up the alternator, removed the old carbon brushes - cut the new brushes down to fit with a dremel tool. Soldered new brushes into place. Worked perfectly. Used the same trick on my motorbike a couple of years later - motorbike shop wanted $120 EACH for the carbon brushes, replaced them both for $4.50.

@wmc128 4 года назад

Mitsubishi makes most of the electronics for Nissan.

@sdaug3703 6 лет назад

hi Chris thank you for all the helpful videos you have made. Your videos have inspired me to start working on my truck. I will be replacing my alternator soon, I recently purchased a new alternator and was verifying the pulley before installing the unit. I was wondering if you could help me with a question. When I spin the new alternator pulley clockwise it's nice and smooth with on noise. However, when I snip the alternator pulley counter clockwise I hear a ticking sound -- Almost like a loose screw. However when I shake the unit I hear no rattling sounds. Is this normal? Thank for any help

@kidwoohkidwooh 5 лет назад

Thanks Chris for helping me rebuild up my toolset every video you posted i purchase every tool set thanks

@kentbryanbabanto1522 2 года назад

That time ChrisFix didn't wear a gloves Season 1

@donaldhewitt100 4 года назад

Seeing this 4 years later and damn such a difference haha .

@RandolphTuttle 5 лет назад

Thanks a bunch! I have to install a new alternator tomorrow. This video was perfect. :)

@dburnmusic 4 года назад

Just sub'd. Lovin your vids dude. Massive help!

@TRIPLEDIGITS 4 года назад

A+ video

@foultyd112 7 лет назад

Damn, google search tracking is really sneaky. I googled for an alternator for my car and youtube recommended this to me

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

haha well they know how to help!

@Nautilus0512 7 лет назад

Chris, did you notice an engine power drop after installing your new alternator, something you noticed or was it more negligible?

@alexcardenas4195 7 лет назад

Man your videos are very helpful

@chrisfix 7 лет назад

+Alex Cardenas I'm glad the videos are helpful!

@efecan82 7 лет назад

this operation is intermediate difficulty..so not that easy :) for those who'll attempt to do it, i recommend write down the cables/hoses you unplug(or take pictures/record) , so you don't forget anything.

@halogenisys4897 6 лет назад

I love how you say Wooder i really dig it G and hey congrats on almost hitting 3 mil youve helped me fix my Volvo s80 FWD

@djentyman4002 5 лет назад

Wish I could say it was this easy on my Mercury. It sits on the front right side way down on the bottom. Have to take the tire off, splash shield off, belt then the alternator shield. It’s easily a 2 hour job for me

@JameelSaahir-ji8sk Год назад

this is really interesting

@vladtheosis6320 4 года назад

2015: Hey guys ChrisFix here. 2020: HEY GUYS CHRISFIX HERE!

@lmjustmakeitwork9934 7 лет назад

wow u take good care of your cars

@bennohacs7 7 лет назад

Chris fix I can not find the 110 amp alternator in the link you posted, could you please post a more specific link? thanks

@prking2010 7 лет назад

seems pretty easy I'm doing my alternator tomorrow on a 99 toyota rav 4

@iarlaghohanlon4509 5 лет назад

This really helped me change my 2003 hyundai santa fe

@jameshaga547 7 лет назад

Do you have a video on how to change a timing belt and water pump?

@byAnArgentinian 6 лет назад

I don't get when to use *anti seize* and when to use *threadlocker* . I thought you need those bolt tight for the connection, so you'd add threadlocker to help them stay tight. Can you bring some light over here, Chris?

@Redtooth75 5 лет назад

Its usually best to follow what the factory did. If it did not have thread locker when you took it off then thread locker is not required. It wouldnt hurt anything to put some on but it is not necessary. Most people put antiseeze on every bolt that did not have thread locker. The bolt wont back out if it is torqued properly.

@yayis9145 7 лет назад

never thought I would learn all of this. Great videos, you make everything look so easy. I subscribed and will recommend other people!

@jayti6828 3 года назад

Omfg! I didn't know changing an alternater was this easy. I can do this myself. I'mma stop wasting money to a mechanic.

@JWbabyshark 5 лет назад

Going over the factory amps, will it heat up the wires and cause a fire?? Since the truck is built around 95amps not 130.

@windsorjohnson8397 Год назад

Thanks Chris

@Trixrocks 7 лет назад

Hey man, how do you know how tightly to torque down certain bolts?

@fox_6087 3 года назад

Hey!I want to ask something .....when you do something like this isn't it good to change the belt thing

@JD-hy6yc 7 лет назад

I need to replace mine because my amp is really powerful. I drive a 2001 Mazda Tribute and the amp is in the WORST place. It is on the passenger side of the engine against the firewall. You have to pull a bunch of the wheel assembly stuff apart to get it out.

@kodyconvis6342 6 лет назад

I used to have a 2001 Mazda b3000 v6 it had 250000 miles on it before I bought a Toyota tundra and the only problem I had with it was a coil pack and the alternator

@danbrookshire5628 4 года назад

What to do if your vehicle needs power for memory concerns. I don’t have codes for a radio reset, for example.

@jorgejimenez4829 7 лет назад

Hey chris you can use Napa Online for your parts. shipping is only $7.95

@ysheiziasysheizias8772 5 лет назад

How tight should the belts be ? What is a PCV hose?

@angelomartyr 3 года назад

Your truck runs on 5w-20? It must thrive well in cold weather. I didn't even know they were running that thin in the early 2000's.

@LittleWetFart 4 года назад

Still waiting on the electrical system upgrade video. 😔

@chrisfix 4 года назад

Stay tuneeeeed!

@ramonanzures9780 4 года назад

We learn to change a alternator and Chris gets a new alternator win win

@Jetlag78 4 года назад

Ours maybe squeaking or is just a timing belt I don't know. I'm glad you know it.

@Nathan-yk3jc 4 года назад

True

@thisisdifference3892 3 года назад

How to turn a negative into a positive as well

@jackhammer1021 2 года назад

Yessir

@codyfaulk 8 лет назад

Recently bought a '90 Accord with over 320,000 miles on her. I found your channel the day I bought it and have had a lot of fun following your videos and replacing parts and fluids over the last month (really enjoyed the super flush). Just wanted to say thanks for putting all of these together. Your level of detail and production quality combo is just right! Thanks a lot!

@chrisfix 8 лет назад

No problem and good luck with your new Accord!!!

@anthonybennett9220 7 лет назад

ChrisFix hi

@justinedbert9878 7 лет назад

My alternator never been changed but it still works

@seemamurad4576 7 лет назад

Cody Faulk iihiopjo

@darkcashyz 7 лет назад

I'm glad for you and for myself too that we found ChrisFix on RU-vid! He gives big courage to people wanting to fix their own cars but hesitated to. The world is much better place to live with guys like him.