We used this video to help us change our alternator and save us some bucks on labor! It was the best one we viewed. One thing we noticed that if the alternator housing falves are not perfectly aligned, the top and bottom bolts may not screw into the engine. We had to pull it out and use a mallet to tap the new housing halves into alignment so the screws would go in.
This was very helpful! My alternator gave out around the corner from O’Reilly auto parts. I was able to watch your video while I changed the part in the store’s parking lot!
We bought each of our daughters 2013 Accords and they do eat up batteries. I'm thankful that we bought them through Costco and Sam's, much cheaper and very good warranty.
Hy thanks for the video. Did u hear a high pitch noise while the alternator was going out? I have a 17 and thats what i hear. I took it to autozone they said its my voltage regulator. Witch I'm guessing it's part of the starter?
My ‘13 will not turn over unless I use jumper cables (already replaced the battery with a brand new yellow top). Without a boost off the dash flickers with dim lights. I thought about doing it myself, but I don’t like the idea of messing with the tension belt or the clips on the housing. Looks like it’s going to the dealership. Good video.
Ended up being the battery. I’m out of $183.75 from Honda. I can live with that compared to a new alternator cost and labor. What I cannot live with is that Advanced Auto sold me a 4 month old Optima Yellow Top with a dead cell.
I hadn’t really noticed it but I knew for sure when I was at school & was about to head home it didn’t start so my buddy jumpstarted it and I needed gas so I went & needed another jumpstart there as well but ChrisFix has a video on checking why your car won’t start.
Hey man.. I’m currently trying to take out my alternator… but I’m struggling with the 8mm allen key bolt .. it’s just too tight .. I’ve tried and tried.. but won’t unscrew.. please do you know what I could do?
Man i’d be careful don’t want you to eat the bolt and then that’ll be a bitch to get out but try hading some leverage to your ratchet or maybe get a breaker bar with some adapters and use that as a ratchet.
This is a 4 cylinder but as far as the difference i’d say it’ll just be where the alternator is located since its placed differently on v6 engines other than that it’ll be the same procedures sort of.
My best advice lol dont use a short open end wrench . the wrench will get stuck on when u take the belt off Ima try again with a adjustable wrench I also wanted to give crowfeet a try but ill stick to the adjustable wrench
Boogie’s Garage hey bro thanks for the reply. It was the battery lol. I read the Honda thread online. And its says oem Honda battery from 2016 and up civic and accord have battery problems
I would also add that the belt goes on fine if you align it around all of the lower pulleys/wheels and then after all that is done, use a screw driver to simply pull the top over the small wheel.
Quick question for you. My ‘16 Accord randomly shut off on the highway and about an hour later, it didn’t show any lights on the dash when I tried starting it but did turn on a few minutes after. Think it could potentially be an alternator ? What did your friend experience before his alternator eventually failed ?
Yeah its the alternator be sure to check your battery as well just to make sure the alternator didn't drain it and maybe it can still be salvaged by taking it to auto zone to charge the battery.
I have 2016 sport accord and my check charge just came on at 62,000 miles wonder if its ny alternator... I changed my battery already last yr cuz my battery kept dying and i read that accord come with small batterys and mostly have that issue
I don’t think so 2011 is a different body than this one but the process might be similar since the I4 engines honda uses are a variation of the K24 Engine Platform
@@boogiesgarage1 yeah I know for a fact that's why I kept that js alternator now iam looking for a 2015 ex but in ny they all have high mileage or they asking way too much
@Boogie's Garage. I have an '15 Honda. The car is not five years old yet. When I press the push start, the car will power on but I have to press it again to crank up. The lights on my radio gets bright then it gets dim. Auto zone says it's my alternator but O"Reilys says its not??? Help me please.
I'm pretty sure it's the alternator, try and go to an advance auto just to get a third opinion, and it should be the same process maybe a different location if your accord is v6.
@@boogiesgarage1 it's a 4 cylinder I think.V6 is not mentioned on the car. Thank you so much!! Can anyone replace the alternator or do I have to take it back to the dealership?
Hey mi hermano te escuche oyendo a omega el fuerte jajaja una pregunta cuando esos carros tengo el accord 2016 prende la luz charging system problem y la bAteria esta buena es e alternador verdad
Jaja tu supiste el fuerte 💪🏻, pero es muy probable que es el alternador pero llévalo a un autozone o algo para que ellos le chequen el voltaje ala batería aver si es la bateria y de paso que chequen el alternador
The biggest problem I had replacing the alternator in my car was the defective parts. The first alternator had a bad casting that wouldn't allow the mounting bolts to go through. The second alternator had a pulley that wouldn't align with the belt. The third alternator was a rebuilt one because they parts store didn't have new ones in stock and didnt know when they'd get any in. It was towed to the dealer where it was replaced. After three days of struggling to replace it on my days off and not getting anywhere I decided the dealer would replace it.
Sorry to hear that buddy I honestly would've got mad and just left the damn car in the middle of nowhere lol but I'm glad to hear you were able to get it done.
@@boogiesgarage1 To get the belt on requires two long rods with hooks to get the belt around the pulleys. My arms were too big to get down where I could do any good.
Thanks for the video. I'm currently going through some weird readings for the battery. Autozone Place says my battery is dead, the other place says my alternator and battery is fine but something ripple effect. My car is 2017 lx with 29k miles, I usually sit in my car to eat lunch at work, so I use the cig socket for charging a lot. Also I have leds that do not have a ballast...could this affect my battery and alternator? Will the dealership cover them? P.s should I take out LEDs lol before I go there for a diagnoses! I'm glad I could watch this video for my maintenance knowledge but I'm still weary why hondas battery dies around 36k, just like Subarus.
Sorry to hear that, but honestly @Scotty Kilmer & @Chrisfix have great videos that gives you an overview of what signs to look for to see if your alternator is bad, & no I highly doubt your LEDs could be the problem, hope I’ve been much help & Thanks again for watching my video
@@boogiesgarage1 Thank you. I will definitely watch and learn. I'm going to use a meter on it soon, when I have time. Glad to hear its not LEDs. I spent a lot lol. Take care, many thanks.
Update!! I got a brand new 100month battery for my 2017 accord lx. If it's under 36k or 3years...they replace it. Thanks so much, you saved me money and the most valuable lesson is learning to properly do maintenance to find problems yourself before the dealer or shop can lie to you!!
Accord 2014 ,168,600 miles I had to replace the alternator do to a annoying noise i took it to a repair shop because I didn’t know what it was they charge me $50 for the noise diagnostic
Nice video not a lot of extra stuff. I know why you got the junk yard alternator. $400 + for auto parts store stuff and not much more for Honda new factory. Rock auto has them for about 225.00 with 2 year warranty.
Honestly if you’re doing it yourself then it should just be finding an alternator @ a junkyard or even buying one from the dealer other than that you can do it with a tool set from walmart with the exception of the allen socket
@@boogiesgarage1 I own a '11 Accord EX-L(2.4L) with 80k miles, bought it new. The Alt still and functions like new. I keep a Multimeter handy just in case thou...😅😅😅
Joseph Puig-Hill lmao honestly I thought it was just my bad luck, I’ve owned 3 accords and I’ve had to replace the alternator on all of them 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Boogie’s Garage you got something in there that requires extra power like subs or something? Bc my alternator on my 17 went bad Bc my subs are really powerful and the alternator couldn’t handle it
I would recommend getting a high output alternator, but I literally just got the car and my alternator started giving out a week after no music no nothing smh 🤦🏻♂️
@@boogiesgarage1 wow. I really gave the person i did it for a deal on a 15 accord 2.4. What actually happened was a mobile alternator tester gave me a false reading saying it was bad. I took it out and retested it an an auto electric place and they said it was good. So I put it back in. What would your price would've been for that?
Best tutorial I found just changed my alternator today. Also, anyone who reads this message, Jesus loves you. Ask me about Him!
Thank so much I appreciate that! GB 🙏🏻
Boogie’s Garage no problem bro. God bless you and your UA-cam man. Keep posting, we need tutorials like this. ✊🏾
Christian Delaney ofcourse stay tuned for my next build/tutorial ! 👍🏻
Love Jesus loves you comment.
Cristian please pray that my grandson will change the alternator correctly Amen "itrusin Jesus"Amen
We used this video to help us change our alternator and save us some bucks on labor! It was the best one we viewed. One thing we noticed that if the alternator housing falves are not perfectly aligned, the top and bottom bolts may not screw into the engine. We had to pull it out and use a mallet to tap the new housing halves into alignment so the screws would go in.
This was very helpful! My alternator gave out around the corner from O’Reilly auto parts. I was able to watch your video while I changed the part in the store’s parking lot!
Glad it helped!
We bought each of our daughters 2013 Accords and they do eat up batteries.
I'm thankful that we bought them through Costco and Sam's, much cheaper and very good warranty.
Boutta DIY thank you. Had a mobile mechanic say it would be around 700+, just like Honda
DIY man lol its easy just need the right tools !
Hell, for that much you could buy a 300a high output alternator, put it on yourself and STILL be under $350, lol.
Next time call a real mechanic not some dude with a basic socket set. This shouldn't be no more then $140 total labor.
DUDE I’D BE STRANDED IF IT WASNT FOR THIS VIDEO!! THANKSSA
Glad I helped 💯
Great video dude, thanks to you I was able to fix my accord!!
Glad I could help buddy
thanks to. you brother i finish my alternator 👉🏻👑
Glad I could help brother! 💪🏻
Thanks bro it help me a lot
Anytime 💯
Wat was the problem at first let you replace it it’s that winding sounds?
Hy thanks for the video. Did u hear a high pitch noise while the alternator was going out? I have a 17 and thats what i hear. I took it to autozone they said its my voltage regulator. Witch I'm guessing it's part of the starter?
Honestly no just died out on me every time I would go somewhere.
Thank you for the informative video.God Bless
Glad I could help! 💯
Great video! What is the torque spec for the alternator power cable bolt(12mm)? Thanks!
Thanks ! I believe it’s 8 Nm
My ‘13 will not turn over unless I use jumper cables (already replaced the battery with a brand new yellow top). Without a boost off the dash flickers with dim lights. I thought about doing it myself, but I don’t like the idea of messing with the tension belt or the clips on the housing. Looks like it’s going to the dealership.
Good video.
Ended up being the battery. I’m out of $183.75 from Honda. I can live with that compared to a new alternator cost and labor.
What I cannot live with is that Advanced Auto sold me a 4 month old Optima Yellow Top with a dead cell.
LAWSUIT!!!! lol
@@zeroturn7091 costco battery bro i paid 75$ for mine on my 17 accord
All my lights are on my dashboard even tho I switched the alternator? And suggestions
How did you know your alternator went out? What voltage mesures with the car running?
I hadn’t really noticed it but I knew for sure when I was at school & was about to head home it didn’t start so my buddy jumpstarted it and I needed gas so I went & needed another jumpstart there as well but ChrisFix has a video on checking why your car won’t start.
Boogie’s Garage ah ok
Probably small battery & alternator for that car.
I have the v6 model I haven’t had problems
Yeah I think its a 4 cylinder problem really; or just my bad luck all my accords have given me alternator problems so I stopped buying them lol
Hey man.. I’m currently trying to take out my alternator… but I’m struggling with the 8mm allen key bolt .. it’s just too tight .. I’ve tried and tried.. but won’t unscrew.. please do you know what I could do?
Man i’d be careful don’t want you to eat the bolt and then that’ll be a bitch to get out but try hading some leverage to your ratchet or maybe get a breaker bar with some adapters and use that as a ratchet.
Thanks bro .. i added a bar for more leverage.. it worked but the thread on the bolt was messed up@@boogiesgarage1
Damn sorry to hear that, hope you were able to source a new bolt and get your alternator back on!
Is this a 4 cylinder or 6 and how different is the process for the different engines?
This is a 4 cylinder but as far as the difference i’d say it’ll just be where the alternator is located since its placed differently on v6 engines other than that it’ll be the same procedures sort of.
My best advice lol dont use a short open end wrench . the wrench will get stuck on when u take the belt off
Ima try again with a adjustable wrench
I also wanted to give crowfeet a try but ill stick to the adjustable wrench
Can the same process be done if your just upgrading the alternator plus doing the big 3 upgrade?
Yes, same exact process might have to do some adjustments depending on the upgraded alternator, & big 3 as well but overall the same process
Hey bro, I have a 2016 civic and “check charge system” pop up. Do you know what that is? Alternator or battery?
Could be the starter too but just check everything before so that way you won’t replace stuff that you don’t really need to replace
Boogie’s Garage hey bro thanks for the reply. It was the battery lol. I read the Honda thread online. And its says oem Honda battery from 2016 and up civic and accord have battery problems
Hey bro the light came back on a week after I replaced the battery lol. So can I starter cause that light to come on?
I would also add that the belt goes on fine if you align it around all of the lower pulleys/wheels and then after all that is done, use a screw driver to simply pull the top over the small wheel.
Already... this usually happens at 100k plus miles
Honestly I think I just have bad luck with accords lol
I keep wondering when mines going to go bad because I have a stereo system
My first one lasted 45k miles and second one lasted 35k 🤔
Hey bro how did u know it was ur alternator that’s bad and not charger or battery? Also what’s the mileage when this happened?
If I remember correctly it had about 40K, & I knew it wasn’t the battery because I charged it & the car just kept dying on me
How much was the alternator? And what transmission is on that accord?
The alternator was $40 @ the junkyard but Im not sure what transmission was in that accord.
Quick question for you. My ‘16 Accord randomly shut off on the highway and about an hour later, it didn’t show any lights on the dash when I tried starting it but did turn on a few minutes after. Think it could potentially be an alternator ? What did your friend experience before his alternator eventually failed ?
its the AITERNATOR
Yeah its the alternator be sure to check your battery as well just to make sure the alternator didn't drain it and maybe it can still be salvaged by taking it to auto zone to charge the battery.
Thank you!
Anytime, stay tuned
I have 2016 sport accord and my check charge just came on at 62,000 miles wonder if its ny alternator... I changed my battery already last yr cuz my battery kept dying and i read that accord come with small batterys and mostly have that issue
Checked alternator and battery both good
Do you have trouble starting up the car?
Does the 2011 and 2013 alternator are the same
I don’t think so 2011 is a different body than this one but the process might be similar since the I4 engines honda uses are a variation of the K24 Engine Platform
@@boogiesgarage1 thanks bro my 2011 accord went back so now iam looking for another accord and I have that js alternator so I'm debating 🤔
Accords are known for their alternator problems so keep in mind that you might have to do the job sooner or later brother
@@boogiesgarage1 yeah I know for a fact that's why I kept that js alternator now iam looking for a 2015 ex but in ny they all have high mileage or they asking way too much
What amps is the stock alternator at the ones online are all different amp😂
I used a crescent wrench on the tensioner post and it broke off >_> $90 replacement at autozone...
Damn bro lol
@Boogie's Garage. I have an '15 Honda. The car is not five years old yet. When I press the push start, the car will power on but I have to press it again to crank up. The lights on my radio gets bright then it gets dim. Auto zone says it's my alternator but O"Reilys says its not??? Help me please.
I'm pretty sure it's the alternator, try and go to an advance auto just to get a third opinion, and it should be the same process maybe a different location if your accord is v6.
@@boogiesgarage1 it's a 4 cylinder I think.V6 is not mentioned on the car. Thank you so much!! Can anyone replace the alternator or do I have to take it back to the dealership?
Your Welcome! Yeah it's not that difficult, you can do it yourself at home by following my video, its quick & easy !
@@boogiesgarage1 Thanks sir..I'll subscribe to your page and look out for any updates concerning my Honda Accord
Thanks I appreciate you! I got a couple things coming up stay tuned!
Its not just the 12mm bolt holding on tensioner. There is another bolt or an 8mm hex to!
What’s the size of the Allen key?
Hey mi hermano te escuche oyendo a omega el fuerte jajaja una pregunta cuando esos carros tengo el accord 2016 prende la luz charging system problem y la bAteria esta buena es e alternador verdad
Jaja tu supiste el fuerte 💪🏻, pero es muy probable que es el alternador pero llévalo a un autozone o algo para que ellos le chequen el voltaje ala batería aver si es la bateria y de paso que chequen el alternador
The biggest problem I had replacing the alternator in my car was the defective parts. The first alternator had a bad casting that wouldn't allow the mounting bolts to go through.
The second alternator had a pulley that wouldn't align with the belt.
The third alternator was a rebuilt one because they parts store didn't have new ones in stock and didnt know when they'd get any in.
It was towed to the dealer where it was replaced. After three days of struggling to replace it on my days off and not getting anywhere I decided the dealer would replace it.
Sorry to hear that buddy I honestly would've got mad and just left the damn car in the middle of nowhere lol but I'm glad to hear you were able to get it done.
@@boogiesgarage1 To get the belt on requires two long rods with hooks to get the belt around the pulleys. My arms were too big to get down where I could do any good.
Thanks for the video. I'm currently going through some weird readings for the battery. Autozone Place says my battery is dead, the other place says my alternator and battery is fine but something ripple effect. My car is 2017 lx with 29k miles, I usually sit in my car to eat lunch at work, so I use the cig socket for charging a lot. Also I have leds that do not have a ballast...could this affect my battery and alternator? Will the dealership cover them? P.s should I take out LEDs lol before I go there for a diagnoses! I'm glad I could watch this video for my maintenance knowledge but I'm still weary why hondas battery dies around 36k, just like Subarus.
Sorry to hear that, but honestly @Scotty Kilmer & @Chrisfix have great videos that gives you an overview of what signs to look for to see if your alternator is bad, & no I highly doubt your LEDs could be the problem, hope I’ve been much help & Thanks again for watching my video
@@boogiesgarage1 Thank you. I will definitely watch and learn. I'm going to use a meter on it soon, when I have time. Glad to hear its not LEDs. I spent a lot lol. Take care, many thanks.
Update!! I got a brand new 100month battery for my 2017 accord lx. If it's under 36k or 3years...they replace it. Thanks so much, you saved me money and the most valuable lesson is learning to properly do maintenance to find problems yourself before the dealer or shop can lie to you!!
I’m glad I could help be sure to stay tuned to my upcoming videos on a couple personal builds ! Thanks again!
Fool I’ve been trying to use a regular ratchet for 2 hours now and it won’t loosen it. Imma have to go get a breaker bar😭
narration was minimal and hard to see with him blocking the view
All criticism is welcomed 😌
Accord 2014 ,168,600 miles I had to replace the alternator do to a annoying noise i took it to a repair shop because I didn’t know what it was they charge me $50 for the noise diagnostic
What was the noise?
Nice video not a lot of extra stuff. I know why you got the junk yard alternator. $400 + for auto parts store stuff and not much more for Honda new factory. Rock auto has them for about 225.00 with 2 year warranty.
Either at the time I completely forgot about Rockauto or I didn't have time to wait lol
What's the average cost of replacing an alternator ?
Honestly if you’re doing it yourself then it should just be finding an alternator @ a junkyard or even buying one from the dealer other than that you can do it with a tool set from walmart with the exception of the allen socket
I striped the 8mm allen
Dominican music in the background
That’s a fact !
Tell people how to replace the belt dont go halfway
Didn’t need to replace the belt buddy
Cuando lo puso en modo rápido pensé que le estaba triturando la mano😂
😂😂😂
How many miles did the '16 Accord have? That altenator looked beat to hell and back!!...😅😅😅
Lol I think it had maybe 30k roughly & the junkyard alternator had 50k roughly 😂
@@boogiesgarage1 I own a '11 Accord EX-L(2.4L) with 80k miles, bought it new. The Alt still and functions like new. I keep a Multimeter handy just in case thou...😅😅😅
Joseph Puig-Hill lmao honestly I thought it was just my bad luck, I’ve owned 3 accords and I’ve had to replace the alternator on all of them 🤦🏻♂️🤦🏻♂️
Boogie’s Garage you got something in there that requires extra power like subs or something? Bc my alternator on my 17 went bad Bc my subs are really powerful and the alternator couldn’t handle it
I would recommend getting a high output alternator, but I literally just got the car and my alternator started giving out a week after no music no nothing smh 🤦🏻♂️
🇩🇴🇩🇴🇩🇴
How much would you charge to this
$200 & he bought the alternator himself from a junkyard.
@@boogiesgarage1 wow. I really gave the person i did it for a deal on a 15 accord 2.4. What actually happened was a mobile alternator tester gave me a false reading saying it was bad. I took it out and retested it an an auto electric place and they said it was good. So I put it back in. What would your price would've been for that?
Lol well at that point I’ll double the labor 😂
What size hex do you need?
I believe its 8mm
Amega el fuerte on the background lol
Jose Ferreira Thats a fact 🔥💯
You lost me at crescent wrench 🔧🙁
Lmk what I could do to help
Dude you only use crescent wrenches on tricycles and wagons.
So use it on YOUR tricycle and YOUR wagon goof.
@@boogiesgarage1 A real mechanic does not use a crescent wrench.
I guess I’m not a real mechanic 🤷🏻♂️
@@boogiesgarage1 got that right.
Thanks for the knowledge!