How to Replace an Alternator

Old video still hepl me

Great video. Definitely coming back to it if I need to replace my alternator ! Thank you for putting this together :)

I have a mechanic who was replacing my alternator, he claims that I ruined all of his work by putting my foot on the accelerator after he “successfully”got my new alternator around the belt. I literally started my car gave it gas and he says my belt popped bc of that, ive never had this problem with my car if anyone can tell me if it was actually me or did he never have the belt in place?

but how do you know its the alternator ??

I have a CL 500 and whenever you have to change one “easy” part you have to disassemble 10 other parts :/

Wow that alternator IS easy to put on! Too bad I got a pivot bolt in my car at the BOTTOM ugh.

Thats a turbo you clown

I was able to replace alternator and battery with new ones but still not charging battery. I disconnect battery and engine turns off, I check with meter and reads 12.5 v with engine on but that's what the battery reads too so nothing higher when engine is on. Can this regulator prevent power or alternator from charging battery? On Town and Country 2011.

One question is the same in a Ford Ranger sport the battery turns on on the dashboard but it is not the battery

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) 😂

Man I gotta say I've watched many videos for my car from oil changes, breaks, sensors and tune up. Your video was the easiest and most descriptive for dummies, really appreciate the time and effort.

When the bolt snaps cuz it's so old and you shit your pants.

Great video!

this is really interesting

Make it look so easy but my 06 eclipse gt was terrible to remove

This wasnt even a half hour job on my 02 4.0l ranger. Good stuff the original lasted almost 21 years. I had to use the same type of cheater bar to break em' bolts lose.

Very detailed easy to see clear video recoding Thank you

Still difficult for me 😢

Awesome video, I followed every step to replace the alternator on my Ford Ranger 2004 XLT 4.0, Thanks ChrisFix you are the man

i know whats wrong with it it aint got no gas in it

Yo this is a great video

Thanks

Now, what do i do if the pulleys are different size. 2004 toyota tundra

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.

Be careful with that rear light bar brother, it's all fun and games till you flash the wrong motherfucker

Currently omw to get the part watching this wish me luck

You can also see if the Alt is working by puting a flat head screw driver behind the Alt and if the magnet sticks to the screw driver the Alt is good it only works while the alt is in the running mode

Man i love this guy.

Why don't alternators have covers?!?! My power steering is leaking above mines and Im stressing over here

I’ll tell you something funny: Alternators last almost forever. They don’t stop working because of a bearing failure, or a winding failure.

Alternators have a five dollar pair of diodes; which control the flow of the electrical current. When these diodes burn-out, the alternator stops working.

Fifty years ago, alternators were always made with a little door on top, to access the diodes. Any handyman could test the diodes right in the driveway. If the diodes tested bad, then they could be replaced in five minutes. The alternator itself almost never fails.

But around 1980, Ford and GM buried the diodes deep in the body of the alternator, so that they could no longer be tested. The intent was to force customers to spend five hundred dollars for a new alternator; instead of a five dollar pair of diodes. Ford and GM make a fortune on replacement alternators. And that’s how things are today. Every American car on the road has been sabotaged.

I think that this is grounds for a class-action lawsuit. It’s theft by deception.

Oh sure this would be easy if it wasn't for my alternator literally buried right under the engine next to the oil pan.

I had to watch this video to work on my car

You and your cameraman did an AMAZING Job 👏
Very detailed and well explained! Thank you for this tutorial

Hello Chris I have a 2004 Buick Rendezvous that has a bad alternator and I need help I was also trying to find a vehicle similar to her so I can find a alternator please help if I charge the battery will that help any

What is the price of the alternator?

You know why you learn from Chris no matter what car make you have? Because he is methodic and all about step by step and safety first.
I feel confident doing car job after I watch your videos. Thank you

Fantastic over view pal!

What happened to the coming soon video. Curious

That's a 13 mm on mine 95 astro

I just got a quote for this job through an online mechanic site for a c4 corvette. 600 bucks! unreal! I think I'm going to do it myself!

Might have to do this for my mom soon.. you made it look easy.. I think I can do it

Thanks! Amazing Video👍👍

Thanks Chris

I fixing love you for this Chris

Gee where do I start first I have bad arthritis on my hands my age 56 and you made this video easy enough for me to do I want to say thank you so much thank you thank you thank you I did it first try

that's not an alternator that's a turbo

Can You Make An Alternator Replacement Video Replacement With A Worn/Stripped Tensioner Pulley Bolt?

man what a difference!
like when you start the video all cheered up and excited, vs when you sound a little bit sad or disappointed idk.
I'm not asking you to be happy all the time, that won't even be humanary.. but dude what ever the reason is, I really hope you get pass through it. my all love and respect chris!

Now see, alternators grounding on the bracket is not something I saw mentioned in the manual I have. This is the kind of info your vids are good for.