How to replace alternator 2008 Cadillac CTS(CHECK DESCRIPTION)

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  • @Lyricalxs
    @Lyricalxs 2 місяці тому +1

    Thanks dude. My replacement alternator arrived for my CTS today. A guy told me he would put it on for me for $265 (which i thought was outlandish). But after seeing this video, i think i'm going to do it myself. I've taken apart my throttle body and intake manifold in my Expedition before and put it back together, so this is definitely alot easier than that. Thanks for the vid.

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  2 місяці тому

      I think $265 is not a bad deal. But you can do it yourself if you are handy. Thanks for watching. Like and subscribe!

  • @MrEddieLuv
    @MrEddieLuv 2 роки тому +4

    Very helpful. Successfully completed my CTS in 3 hours. Your video showed us non-mechanics how to get it done. Saved a lot of $ by not taking it to the shop. Thank you.

  • @SnapCracklePapa
    @SnapCracklePapa 3 роки тому +3

    Just did it. Very simple and straight forward. About a 1 hour job tops, if you have all your tools ready. Don't forget a light. You ARE going to drop a bolt. Also, be very careful not to damage the ABS lines beneath the alternator. That would be costly. Thanks for the instructions.

  • @bluckyslotscardo4005
    @bluckyslotscardo4005 9 місяців тому +1

    thank you for this video, i am going to attempt changing out my alternator today. I am first going to test it by taking off the red batter cable while the car is running to see if it stops. If the car dies after taking off the red battery cable then i know for sure the alternator is bad. I think this test still works for cars, i know it used to work for my older 70's cars. But thank you for the video i hit the like button.

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  9 місяців тому

      This test is not valid for a car like in this video. At the bare minimum you will need a voltage meter of some kind. Hopefully you figure it out! Let me know how it goes!

  • @hummingbird2268
    @hummingbird2268 2 роки тому +3

    Thank you very easy to follow. I watched a few videos and this one was by far the most educational and easiest to understand.

  • @vronamath605
    @vronamath605 Місяць тому +1

    Big help thank you. You saved me a bunch of money.

  • @johnnyinostroza5807
    @johnnyinostroza5807 2 роки тому +2

    Very nice video,Mine is a 2011 model, had the battery tested,it was charging and stopped and started again, light still on,so for me its definitely the alternator, looking at all the videos I can, to look at different ways,learn from others mistakes as I say. You've been very helpful. Thanks

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  2 роки тому

      I'm glad I could help. Go ahead and like and subscribe please.

  • @benjamindeike792
    @benjamindeike792 2 місяці тому +1

    TERRIFIC VIDEO, THANK YOU. THANKS TO YOU I HAD THIS DONE IN 1 HOUR.

  • @killayee490
    @killayee490 11 місяців тому +1

    Good video , installed today, took about an hour .

  • @djkdawg
    @djkdawg 8 місяців тому +1

    thank you, I was able to change mine following your video, my cadillac is running again.

  • @canesfan8863
    @canesfan8863 2 роки тому +3

    This is my first time seeing this video and i can tell you right now you made it look so easy to do. I've watched many vids and yours is by far the best. Thanks for making this video. I have a 2011. Is it the same steps

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  2 роки тому

      Glad to help. Like and subscribe please!

    • @ImaWreckU
      @ImaWreckU Рік тому +1

      Anything different with your 2011 compared to his demo with a 2008? About to try tomorrow on my 2011 3.0 CTS Luxury.

  • @Drek1876
    @Drek1876 10 місяців тому +1

    Thank you so much, change mine with the help of your video

  • @100sean1
    @100sean1 2 роки тому

    Great video guide and perfect detail on how to install. Thanks !

  • @nonstopvisionz3078
    @nonstopvisionz3078 3 роки тому +1

    yo this was very helpful going to try asap gave me more confidence to do it on my own..thanks

  • @Will.a12
    @Will.a12 Рік тому

    Mine just went in mine 2012 cts coupe. I can't wait to do it myself .

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  Рік тому

      I hope my video helps. Leave a comment if you have any questions.

    • @Will.a12
      @Will.a12 Рік тому +1

      @@TheUA-camMechanic ok I will

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  Рік тому

      update?

    • @Will.a12
      @Will.a12 Рік тому +1

      @The UA-cam Mechanic it work I had to remove my passenger tire to change it. Once again thank you. It took about 2.5 hrs to do it.

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  Рік тому +1

      That's pretty good. It books out at 2.2 hours. Like and subscribe!

  • @weswiley85
    @weswiley85 2 роки тому +1

    Video helped a lot, thank you!!

  • @LionTechX
    @LionTechX Рік тому +3

    As of now the cost of this repair in Miami at the dealer with parts and labor is $1200 without tax. When you can find this alternator between $200-$300, I don’t see the justification for charging that much for labor on top. What an industry! Shame on Cadillac!

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  Рік тому +3

      They have the magic so if you want the special dust you got to pay for it. Either that or learn magic yourself.

  • @Cmm4626
    @Cmm4626 3 роки тому +1

    Thanks made the decision to do this myself easy

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  3 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the comment! Like and subscribe if you haven't already!

    • @Cmm4626
      @Cmm4626 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheUA-camMechanic Will do. I installed the new alternator and it fixed many issues I was having for over a year.

  • @agonzalez240
    @agonzalez240 2 роки тому +1

    Thanks for the information 👍🏾

  • @omegatotal
    @omegatotal 19 днів тому +1

    That wasn't the battery terminal, That was the junction for the battery positive cable that is UNFUSED from the battery location in the trunk to the front fuse block (primarily for the drive train systems).
    The battery should have been disconnected in the trunk first, and that cable/junction not touched) The battery in the trunk should have quick disconnect terminals that go on the battery from the factory.

  • @samprice9965
    @samprice9965 11 місяців тому +1

    Great video, thanks. Is this a 3.6L v6 ?

  • @tgor6143
    @tgor6143 3 роки тому

    Good video! 😎helped me get the job done

  • @stanleyjones5798
    @stanleyjones5798 Рік тому

    Great video

  • @davemaydon6536
    @davemaydon6536 2 роки тому +1

    Awesome video!!

  • @chrispratt498
    @chrispratt498 3 роки тому +1

    Awesome video man!!

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  3 роки тому +1

      Thank you for commenting. Please subscribe and like all the videos!

  • @matthewmercer2477
    @matthewmercer2477 2 роки тому +1

    Good video.....how ever. My 2011 cts did not have the little box thing and I did not have to remove air intake. DO NOT ATTEMPT wo a GEAR wrench. The bottom back bolt WILL NOT go back in place with the alternator mounted from the top bracket, you have to slide that bolt in 1st then mount. It may be possible someone did my alternator before and crossed the bolts but I put them back as they came out and there was no way to get that back bolt back in. It is a muther chucker.

  • @nicolerishel6317
    @nicolerishel6317 8 місяців тому +1

    Now, your power steering should work like new

  • @Rebelsmic
    @Rebelsmic Рік тому

    Which one of those bolt on the alternator would make the belt tighter?

  • @freshtadeathsl
    @freshtadeathsl 2 роки тому +1

    Nice 💪🏾

  • @uchihasasuke945
    @uchihasasuke945 3 роки тому +1

    I put a junkyard one in and it worked for about 3 weeks but couple days ago everything in my car flickered and my car died. Battery system error came up again, bought a refurbished Denso and now my error won't go away....battery is good too so idk what's the issue anymore

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  3 роки тому +3

      Sounds like it's still your alternator but I don't know. I would hire a professional.

    • @uchihasasuke945
      @uchihasasuke945 3 роки тому +3

      @@TheUA-camMechanic hey so found out there's a 200A fusible link on the cable coming off the alternator and I broke that case open to find a melted fuse....went and got a new mega fuse and now it works.

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  3 роки тому +2

      @@uchihasasuke945 that's awesome man! Thanks for getting back to me with that!

    • @uchihasasuke945
      @uchihasasuke945 3 роки тому +2

      @@TheUA-camMechanic yeah I didn't even know it was there, figured you would like to hear whst happened

  • @whatsthat568
    @whatsthat568 3 роки тому +1

    Hey bro how do you hire your employees like where do you find them? Do you use indeed or monster or Craigslist? And what is there job title 🤔

    • @TheYouTubeMechanic
      @TheYouTubeMechanic  3 роки тому +2

      Hiring is rough. I hired one guy from indeed. He was alright with the skill side but had no character. My first guy was my cousin and he eventually got skill but he had no work ethic. My latest guy is a guy from church. The titles I use are "technician", "apprentice", "helper" depending on what's going on.

    • @whatsthat568
      @whatsthat568 3 роки тому +1

      @@TheUA-camMechanic thanks.

    • @nicolerishel6317
      @nicolerishel6317 8 місяців тому

      ​@@TheUA-camMechanic perhaps a female assistant would be an asset

  • @billtucker9100
    @billtucker9100 3 місяці тому +1

    Camera works horrendous