Just wanted to say thank you for this video - great job. I lost power yesterday, swapped the battery first, that didn't fix it. Bought a new one as well as a new belt and with the help of your video the whole job only took about 90 minutes. Really appreciate the time you spent making this to help people. Thanks again.
You posted this 13 years ago, and it helped me today. Thanks, now I won’t waste time figuring things out. Very thorough with the troubleshooting. Good to know.
I was able to help my fellow friend and cancer patient using this video she's 73 yrs old and is broke as can be after I got her car running battery light off she cried! she had been taken the bus to medical appointment, and walking to the stores a few short blocks away. THANKS!!! GOD IS GOOD! and so was your Video. Adios!
My car stalled out in the middle of the road during rush hour. I managed to get some help moving it out of the road and onto a side street. I did some online research for a couple of days and determined that it was a bad alternator. I bought a refurbished alternator and this video was extremely helpful in saving me money. Thank you so much!
One of the best how-to videos I have seen. Showed all the steps (including the testing steps) very clearly and included several timesaving tips. Very matter of fact--no horsing around. I appreciated that! Great Job!
This is a great tutorial. I replaced the alternator and serpentine belt on my 2005 Honda Accord Lx after watching. Unscrewing and screwing back on the alternator is easy, use 12mm wrench. Putting the belt back on all the pulleys was a pain, I found a second pair of hands helps.... Thanks for the video.
Thanks so much for the excellent video. My battery drained two days ago and I heard a whine that was never there before. I was running the ac on max and charging my phone while driving and I guess that was too much. Went to my local parts store and had it tested and it failed the alternator test. I bought a new one, followed your video, and the swap was so easy. This is probably one of the best tutorial repair videos I've seen on here. Not too wordy but clear and concise. Thanks again!
I don't know anything about how to work in a car. I'm more into electronic devices. It's Sunday and couldn't find a mechanic or someone that could help me to change the alternator. The best way to learn new things that works for me it's googling stuff. That way I found this video, it took 75 minutes to change it. I'm so proud of myself (:-) For me of you its a simple task for me was an achievement. Thanks for this video that taught me how to do it...
Great Video. Thank You!! My boyfriend used it to change our alternator in just 2 hours. He had just missed his 3rd day at work because of this issue and I was about to miss college classes for the coming week. Leaving us out of work and school and likely losing our house. We did not have enough money to fix this any other way except DIY and without your easy to understand video it may have not happened; certainly not this quickly and painlessly. To viewers ...Watch the small details in the video to i.e which direction he is cranking to take tension off those cables and make sure you have the right tools for the job. Remember you can always buy and return items (from a big corporation like ...) saying they were the wrong ones if you are desperate.
Thank you for posting this video. I followed it and found out that my problem was fuse number 18. After replacing that fuse, my system charged like it was supposed to. Thanks again.
Thank you! Battery light came on on the way to work today. I suspected the alternator and bought a new one and a serpentine belt for my 2005 Accord. I learned the hard way that a serpentine belt tool is a must as I wasted well over an hour trying to ease the tension without one. Alternator was a beast to get out with AC and power steering lines, but I was able to do it.
COMMENT: THIS is perhaps the BEST, simplest, no-nonsense, vehicle repair vehicle on YOU TUBE. Great JOB, NO, AWESOME JOB brother ! My Accord won't start but NOW I know more w/ this video, and what to check, than I did before.
Thanks so much for this video, I'm a 26 year old chick, and I'm going to replace my alternator myself thanks to the video, my father was a mechanic, I miss all the lessons I used to get, but the video helped a lot ... Thanks!
This was INCREDIBLY helpful. Only comment is that the removal of the battery cable line, around 2:30, was in reality a pain in the a$$. That was probably the most time consuming component. Very little slack in the cable and not much room to maneuver between the alternator and the header. Also, the power steering lines on a 2005 run across the top near the AC lines and interfere with the removal. In this video the line runs down and away (reference 3:40....I had TWO hoses to deal with). I was still able to get the alternator out but it took a bit more work than the video shows/implies. I did move the reservoir and also disconnect the electrical connection at the fan shroud. Make sure you have/borrow/get the serpentine belt tool for this. It makes life much easier. Experience replacing the serpentine belt is a plus. 10mm wrench for the battery connection and 12mm socket w/ short extension for the alternator bolt (qty: 3) made this a simple job. P.S. One bolt is on top of the alternator, and two are directly below. All three point towards the front of the vehicle. All in all this was a 15-20 minute job or barely 1 beer........depending on how you measure automotive repair work. :)
I really appreciate this video, it has saved me a couple hundred dollars by doing it myself. :) For those who don't know - you can go to Auto Zone and rent all the tools to get this job done. I had fun doing this, and felt very pretty accomplished as well... I got stuck for a little bit when it came to moving the idler pulley I couldn't really see in the video how that was being done. But I figured it out after some minor frustrations :)
Thanks for your video. Was gonna send the car off to have this changed but after seeing this I decided to do it on my own. Only trouble I had was with the serpentine belt but after we went and rented the tool at a local auto parts store it was easey peasy. Saved me probably at least $100. Oh and by the way I am a woman and I did this with only the help of my teenage son. Yes, girls an fix cars.
Very Cool. I wish I watched this video 3hours earlier. I would have saved £80. I was not sure how to disconnect the vires and how to make space around during the alternator. Now I know. Thanx
Great video. have a 2004 TSX and it is exactly the same. I had the opposite problem, you had a shorted diode, I have an open diode. Checked with an O-scope and have like 1.5 V pk-pk ripple. It was still charging, no battery light, but my lights flickered rhytmically. From what I understand my issue would not "fail" a bench test. Anyway, getting ready to replace it, saw your video, and it is great!
Thank JESUS!!! This video helped me out alot!! I have an 05 acura tsx and I was hearing a whining noise and I was having some wierd electical problems like my navi was resetting while I was driving and my rpm gauge would move when I turned on the lights or when i used my windows. Checked battery and had it charged and it was still doing it. Then I figured it was the alternator. So I used the step by step. Guess the 04 accord and the 05 acura tsx have almost identical engines! So I took it out today and im gonna put it in tomorrow!!!!!
You saved me time and money!!! keep up the great videos. Every step was my exact experience. Replacing a Door lock actuator and door checkers to both sides next. Let me know if you have other videos/tutorials to do that as well or any helpful links. Thanks again!!!
This is a very inspiring video and I actually just changed the alternator with the help of my brother-in-law. The video makes it look very easy but be weary of the fan belt as that sucker is a pain to take off and especially put back on if you do not have a slim style ractchet like he does. You need a long one for leverage otherwise you will get nowhere. Also taking out the alternator is time consuming even if you remove the power steering reservoir and unhook the power to the fan. All in all, if you have the right tools it can be done. If you have a clever brother in law who knows how to work on car and can improvise, you're good to go. This by the way is a great video and inspirational. roadragecustoms: What kind of ratchet did you use, brand? I have craftsman ratchet and socket and could not it in. We ended up using two wrenches, one 14mm and another as the leverage, we finally got it to work. Would appreciate a reply roadragecustoms, thank you!
hey roadrage, i was finally able to get off the bottom bolts of the alternator! haha... i had to use a bunch of extensions and a swivel to snake around some spaces but it worked. thanks for the vid, you inspired me.
The radio code on that vehicle was on a sticker in the glove box. The sticker had the radio code and the serial number on it. I believe I pressed the 'on' button and the unit said "code." I used the radio presets to punch in the code and the radio started working. Some Honda/Acura vehicles have the sticker in different locations: door jamb, strut tower, card with owner's manual, etc. If you don't have the radio code you can remove the radio and get the serial number. Call parts dept for code.
My 2006 Pilot EX-L did this the other day with the battery light, and the alternator was making the same whining sound as in this accord. I assumed it was the alternator since the car did start ok. I know the battery is not in top form but does work. Battery was replaced in August 2009. Either way I will be changing both of those out this week.
Thank you for the video. Your explaination is outstading. And the quality of your video is clear. But I'd like to ask you a question. When you disconnect a negative battery cable, did you reset the program ( I mean reset radio code etc..?) If yes what did you do to restore it? Thanks.
Great video. A couple of questions. As I was searching for an alternator I noticed that at different stores I was getting different amperage. What is the correct amp for 2004 Honda Accord? My alternator is really hot, and smoke is coming from is, this is why I am replacing it, should I be also checking other electrical components? Thanks and I am amazed at how clean the Honda in the video is! Gordon
Thanks for making this video. I like your style.. focus on the car and not on the personality of the person making the video (I'm sure you're a nice guy but I prefer seeing how to get things done!) Very informative and useful video!!
@Vicsam7 It depends on the vehicle, the battery, & other conditions. I've driven about 30 minutes in a truck with no charging system output. I had the radio, lights, & A/C off. I didn't use the turn signals or wipers either. I also had a jump box with me just in case I didn't make it. I wouldn't recommend it though.
@Nightwing690 The pulley isn't supposed to be able to spin independently of the rest of the alternator internals. If the pulley won't spin, something inside is seized. Replacing the pulley wouldn't help unless the pulley has been hit with something & is warped so bad that it is hitting the case. It sounds like you need an alternator.
@Rockford91Fosgate Some high output alternators are bigger alternators. Some just have a smaller pulley to make them spin faster. It isn't uncommon to run multiple alternators to keep up with the stereo system. If you buy a high output alternator that isn't made for a specific car & try to put it in something it's not made for, you will need to be really good at fabrication & machining brackets. Also, most anything you change from stock will cause the required belt size to change too.
Great work. I had no problem following your lead. I have a new battery and based on the test results, the alternator was bad or so I would assumed. My newly installed alternator had the same results as the replaced alternator. I assume now that it was not the alternator but the ELD unit which I wasn't aware existed but found reference to, in the new alternators literature. Do you have any direction for testing this ELD (Electronic load detecting unit)?
@roadragecustoms thanks for the reply! i liked the rest of your video, it was very informative. you're my only hope on the net that i've found to do this job. one of the bottom bolts on the passengers side is accessable but the one closer to the driver's side is in a very cramped space so i'm really impressed you were able to do it and as you say without doing anything special. to me, it looks like i have to remove the radiator to get at it. thanks again.
I have an Acura TSX, the location and everything is the same. It just looks like I have less space to pull it out. :(( Great video by the way. Thanks!!
The Intrigue has a fusible link in the large cable between the alternator and the positive jump start stud. There is a generator fuse in the underhood fuse box. If the alternator test good, meaning it is charging, then the fuses are good. Does the car restart after it stalls? Does it have to be jump started?
@iftikhar0005 I don't recall any noise from that old alternator. If your alternator is noisy, but charging fine, and you are sure you don't have any related problems, you can replace it to make the noise go away. It may depend on how bad the noise is. Just make sure the new part is high quality enough to not make noise. Of course you could rebuild it or replace bearings as needed if parts are available. There are also alternator shops that can repair them for you.
@rapandrnb Yes, I would remove the belt before the bolts. (I assume you have already disconnected the negative battery terminal.) Is the bolt stuck, hard to access, or behind the belt?
@rotcataergeht Check the "L" terminal on the alternator. Disconnect the wire(s) as needed to get the white & blue wire off the alternator. Key on, engine off, if light blinks, problem is in wiring (short to ground) between alternator & batt bulb. If light is off, problem is most likely in alternator. Reconnect connector & disconnect / temporarily cut (make it repairable) white & blue wire. Start engine. Check for ground at L terminal. Pulsing ground @ L terminal will make bulb flash.
Hello roadragecustoms! Did you make a video on how to install a starter on 2004 Honda Accord ? I would like to see how you install it. I know where the starter is located, but it seems difficult to get it off from the vehicle and reinstall it back. Thanks,
I started today and got the bottom bolt off the alternator. I did not see the video. I will try to follow instructions. My questions are about making the tension tight for both belts...do you really have to take off both belts? Please help. Finishing tomorrow with your help.
nice vid but i have a question???? what fuse can i check to see if my alternator is getting power? i have a 2001 Oldsmobile intrigue 3.5L my alternator test good but my car keeps on shutting off after awile.
I have an 03 Honda Accord. I have had the starter, egnition switch, and battery changed so far and am still running into starting issues. At times my car will not start and requires a jump from another car to get going. I have taken my car to have the battery, alternator, and starter checked at auto parts stores. I have also taken it to the Honda dealership where I bought it and everything checks out fine. No one knows why my car has starting issues. I have read some blogs and other websites that say it could be a faulty alternator even though it checks out fine. Do you think this could be the case? Some have said that it could also be the nuetral safety switch.
@PeterGriffin4200 Some alternators last 75,000 miles or more. Like anything else, some will outlast others. I've seen cheap aftermarket alternators be bad right out of the box. The last alternator (cheap junk) I put in my truck lasted about 4 months. Lifetime warranty on the part doesn't cover my frustration & labor.
@rotcataergeht Give me some more info & I'll try to help. Is it 13.4 constant, or up to 13.4? Is it @ idle, or higher RPM when it is 13.4? Is it 13.4 on the gauge, or with a multimeter? If you are using a multimeter, check in a few places, like at the battery, at the alternator, at the fuse box, etc. Is only the battery light on, or are other lights on, like brake, etc? Do you have a massive aftermarket sound system? What kind of car is it?
Just wanted to say thank you for this video - great job. I lost power yesterday, swapped the battery first, that didn't fix it. Bought a new one as well as a new belt and with the help of your video the whole job only took about 90 minutes. Really appreciate the time you spent making this to help people. Thanks again.
You posted this 13 years ago, and it helped me today. Thanks, now I won’t waste time figuring things out. Very thorough with the troubleshooting. Good to know.
This video saved me $200
I owe this guy a beer...thx
I was able to help my fellow friend and cancer patient using this video she's 73 yrs old and is broke as can be after I got her car running battery light off she cried! she had been taken the bus to medical appointment, and walking to the stores a few short blocks away. THANKS!!! GOD IS GOOD! and so was your Video. Adios!
My car stalled out in the middle of the road during rush hour. I managed to get some help moving it out of the road and onto a side street. I did some online research for a couple of days and determined that it was a bad alternator. I bought a refurbished alternator and this video was extremely helpful in saving me money. Thank you so much!
One of the best how-to videos I have seen. Showed all the steps (including the testing steps) very clearly and included several timesaving tips. Very matter of fact--no horsing around. I appreciated that! Great Job!
This is a great tutorial. I replaced the alternator and serpentine belt on my 2005 Honda Accord Lx after watching. Unscrewing and screwing back on the alternator is easy, use 12mm wrench. Putting the belt back on all the pulleys was a pain, I found a second pair of hands helps....
Thanks for the video.
I can't believe how easily I just replaced my alternator using the clear instructions...Thanks so much.
Thanks so much for the excellent video. My battery drained two days ago and I heard a whine that was never there before. I was running the ac on max and charging my phone while driving and I guess that was too much. Went to my local parts store and had it tested and it failed the alternator test. I bought a new one, followed your video, and the swap was so easy. This is probably one of the best tutorial repair videos I've seen on here. Not too wordy but clear and concise. Thanks again!
I don't know anything about how to work in a car. I'm more into electronic devices. It's Sunday and couldn't find a mechanic or someone that could help me to change the alternator. The best way to learn new things that works for me it's googling stuff. That way I found this video, it took 75 minutes to change it. I'm so proud of myself (:-)
For me of you its a simple task for me was an achievement. Thanks for this video that taught me how to do it...
I haven't done my repair yet, but after watching the video, this may be the best (informative/ easy to follow) car repair video I've watched
Great Video. Thank You!! My boyfriend used it to change our alternator in just 2 hours. He had just missed his 3rd day at work because of this issue and I was about to miss college classes for the coming week. Leaving us out of work and school and likely losing our house. We did not have enough money to fix this any other way except DIY and without your easy to understand video it may have not happened; certainly not this quickly and painlessly. To viewers ...Watch the small details in the video to i.e which direction he is cranking to take tension off those cables and make sure you have the right tools for the job. Remember you can always buy and return items (from a big corporation like ...) saying they were the wrong ones if you are desperate.
Thank you for posting this video. I followed it and found out that my problem was fuse number 18. After replacing that fuse, my system charged like it was supposed to. Thanks again.
Thank you! Battery light came on on the way to work today. I suspected the alternator and bought a new one and a serpentine belt for my 2005 Accord. I learned the hard way that a serpentine belt tool is a must as I wasted well over an hour trying to ease the tension without one. Alternator was a beast to get out with AC and power steering lines, but I was able to do it.
Thank you! This saved me from getting screwed over by the garage.
I just replaced mine yesterday based on this video. After doing the checks the replacement took under an hour. Much appreciated.
Just did this using your video - Thank you! Everything works better now - no more battery light!
Thanks! I’m gonna try this tomorrow. It’s gonna save me $300 to get it replaced!
COMMENT:
THIS is perhaps the BEST, simplest, no-nonsense, vehicle repair vehicle on YOU TUBE. Great JOB, NO, AWESOME JOB brother !
My Accord won't start but NOW I know more w/ this video, and what to check, than I did before.
Thanks so much for this video, I'm a 26 year old chick, and I'm going to replace my alternator myself thanks to the video, my father was a mechanic, I miss all the lessons I used to get, but the video helped a lot
... Thanks!
This was INCREDIBLY helpful. Only comment is that the removal of the battery cable line, around 2:30, was in reality a pain in the a$$. That was probably the most time consuming component. Very little slack in the cable and not much room to maneuver between the alternator and the header. Also, the power steering lines on a 2005 run across the top near the AC lines and interfere with the removal. In this video the line runs down and away (reference 3:40....I had TWO hoses to deal with). I was still able to get the alternator out but it took a bit more work than the video shows/implies. I did move the reservoir and also disconnect the electrical connection at the fan shroud.
Make sure you have/borrow/get the serpentine belt tool for this. It makes life much easier. Experience replacing the serpentine belt is a plus. 10mm wrench for the battery connection and 12mm socket w/ short extension for the alternator bolt (qty: 3) made this a simple job. P.S. One bolt is on top of the alternator, and two are directly below. All three point towards the front of the vehicle.
All in all this was a 15-20 minute job or barely 1 beer........depending on how you measure automotive repair work. :)
Nice write-up, Garrett. Where did you get the serpentine belt tool from?
Made my replacement easier, under 1 hour to complete job. Thanks for the great video and tips!!
I know its an older post... But we only find them when we need em right.... Great video... Thank you
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I really appreciate this video, it has saved me a couple hundred dollars by doing it myself. :) For those who don't know - you can go to Auto Zone and rent all the tools to get this job done. I had fun doing this, and felt very pretty accomplished as well... I got stuck for a little bit when it came to moving the idler pulley I couldn't really see in the video how that was being done. But I figured it out after some minor frustrations :)
Thanks for your video. Was gonna send the car off to have this changed but after seeing this I decided to do it on my own. Only trouble I had was with the serpentine belt but after we went and rented the tool at a local auto parts store it was easey peasy. Saved me probably at least $100. Oh and by the way I am a woman and I did this with only the help of my teenage son. Yes, girls an fix cars.
Very informative and brief. Great video, I got my alternator replaced with 30 minutes. Thanks for the video! 👍🏼
Thank you! Excellent tutorial. Just replaced the alternator and serpentine belt in my 2005 Accord.
Thank you, It has been awhile since I worked on my car this video get me motivated again.
Very Cool.
I wish I watched this video 3hours earlier.
I would have saved £80.
I was not sure how to disconnect the vires and how to make space around during the alternator.
Now I know. Thanx
Great video. have a 2004 TSX and it is exactly the same. I had the opposite problem, you had a shorted diode, I have an open diode. Checked with an O-scope and have like 1.5 V pk-pk ripple. It was still charging, no battery light, but my lights flickered rhytmically. From what I understand my issue would not "fail" a bench test. Anyway, getting ready to replace it, saw your video, and it is great!
Perfect. thanks buddy. I was just lucky i had the few tools necessary to do this and i'm not a mechanic or car enthusiast. thanks!
Thank JESUS!!! This video helped me out alot!! I have an 05 acura tsx and I was hearing a whining noise and I was having some wierd electical problems like my navi was resetting while I was driving and my rpm gauge would move when I turned on the lights or when i used my windows. Checked battery and had it charged and it was still doing it. Then I figured it was the alternator. So I used the step by step. Guess the 04 accord and the 05 acura tsx have almost identical engines! So I took it out today and im gonna put it in tomorrow!!!!!
idm4christ I have the same navi problem. Did replacing the alternator solve the issue for you?
idm4christ so did it work on your TSX ?
Xavier Rivera yes it did
Thank you so much. Just found out my alternator died today. I'm pretty mechanically inclined this looks easy enough.
Great video - gave me confidence to test and replace my son's Accord alternator. - many thanks
Excellent video. Very precise and concise. You are great instructor and obviously very skilled at what you do. Thanks.
You make it look too easy!!!!!
Thanks for the video, no time to change my alternator!!!!!
I can tell that wasnt your first rodeo, that was great work.
Thanks heaps for your help, would have cost me a fortune having a mechanic test this stuff.
Cheers!
You save me a lot of time and money. Thanks for the video!!!
You saved me time and money!!! keep up the great videos. Every step was my exact experience. Replacing a Door lock actuator and door checkers to both sides next. Let me know if you have other videos/tutorials to do that as well or any helpful links. Thanks again!!!
Wow, you saved me a ton in service costs. Thanks for the vid, mate! 🍻
This is a very inspiring video and I actually just changed the alternator with the help of my brother-in-law. The video makes it look very easy but be weary of the fan belt as that sucker is a pain to take off and especially put back on if you do not have a slim style ractchet like he does. You need a long one for leverage otherwise you will get nowhere. Also taking out the alternator is time consuming even if you remove the power steering reservoir and unhook the power to the fan. All in all, if you have the right tools it can be done. If you have a clever brother in law who knows how to work on car and can improvise, you're good to go. This by the way is a great video and inspirational.
roadragecustoms: What kind of ratchet did you use, brand? I have craftsman ratchet and socket and could not it in. We ended up using two wrenches, one 14mm and another as the leverage, we finally got it to work. Would appreciate a reply roadragecustoms, thank you!
Perfect vid gotta change out my 2007 alternator this weekend
Gotta love the K24 = mad torque baby!
great video, many tech in the feild they even don't bother to check as you did it in the reight way. Thank you for your videos
Thanks for the video. My one just died now...getting new one tomorrow. At least I know what it is.
Thanks! Showing me how to release the tensioner was a great help!!
This is the most detailed video thanks for taking the time to do it the right way
hey roadrage, i was finally able to get off the bottom bolts of the alternator! haha...
i had to use a bunch of extensions and a swivel to snake around some spaces but it worked. thanks for the vid, you inspired me.
The radio code on that vehicle was on a sticker in the glove box. The sticker had the radio code and the serial number on it. I believe I pressed the 'on' button and the unit said "code." I used the radio presets to punch in the code and the radio started working. Some Honda/Acura vehicles have the sticker in different locations: door jamb, strut tower, card with owner's manual, etc. If you don't have the radio code you can remove the radio and get the serial number. Call parts dept for code.
My 2006 Pilot EX-L did this the other day with the battery light, and the alternator was making the same whining sound as in this accord. I assumed it was the alternator since the car did start ok. I know the battery is not in top form but does work. Battery was replaced in August 2009. Either way I will be changing both of those out this week.
Excellent video. Informative and concise, thank you!
very nice, i wish i have a neighbor like you.
Thanks. I'm glad to be able to help.
My 04 accord ex would take more than a couple of seconds to start also, so I replaced the starter now works fine.
Great video! Next time will tackle this myself.
Thank you for the video. Your explaination is outstading. And the quality of your video is clear. But I'd like to ask you a question. When you disconnect a negative battery cable, did you reset the program ( I mean reset radio code etc..?) If yes what did you do to restore it? Thanks.
Thanks a ton for making this video!
Great video. A couple of questions. As I was searching for an alternator I noticed that at different stores I was getting different amperage. What is the correct amp for 2004 Honda Accord? My alternator is really hot, and smoke is coming from is, this is why I am replacing it, should I be also checking other electrical components? Thanks and I am amazed at how clean the Honda in the video is! Gordon
Thank you about to do mine now awesome great job very easy to do
Thanks for making this video. I like your style.. focus on the car and not on the personality of the person making the video (I'm sure you're a nice guy but I prefer seeing how to get things done!) Very informative and useful video!!
@Vicsam7 It depends on the vehicle, the battery, & other conditions. I've driven about 30 minutes in a truck with no charging system output. I had the radio, lights, & A/C off. I didn't use the turn signals or wipers either. I also had a jump box with me just in case I didn't make it. I wouldn't recommend it though.
now this is an automotive video!
Can you show how to replace timing chain and water pump on Honda Accord 2004 ex, thank and God bless you with your videos
@Nightwing690 The pulley isn't supposed to be able to spin independently of the rest of the alternator internals. If the pulley won't spin, something inside is seized. Replacing the pulley wouldn't help unless the pulley has been hit with something & is warped so bad that it is hitting the case. It sounds like you need an alternator.
Thank you so much for your help. I have an acura tsx and it is the same type of engine from what it appears..
@Rockford91Fosgate Some high output alternators are bigger alternators. Some just have a smaller pulley to make them spin faster. It isn't uncommon to run multiple alternators to keep up with the stereo system. If you buy a high output alternator that isn't made for a specific car & try to put it in something it's not made for, you will need to be really good at fabrication & machining brackets. Also, most anything you change from stock will cause the required belt size to change too.
Thanks for posting this man!! totally saved my ass
Great work. I had no problem following your lead. I have a new battery and based on the test results, the alternator was bad or so I would assumed. My newly installed alternator had the same results as the replaced alternator. I assume now that it was not the alternator but the ELD unit which I wasn't aware existed but found reference to, in the new alternators literature. Do you have any direction for testing this ELD (Electronic load detecting unit)?
Thank you I have that problem I'll replace the alternator for myself 👍 tomorrow 😁
Excellent video on exactly what I need to do. Thanks very much!!
@roadragecustoms
thanks for the reply! i liked the rest of your video, it was very informative. you're my only hope on the net that i've found to do this job. one of the bottom bolts on the passengers side is accessable but the one closer to the driver's side is in a very cramped space so i'm really impressed you were able to do it and as you say without doing anything special. to me, it looks like i have to remove the radiator to get at it. thanks again.
I have an Acura TSX, the location and everything is the same. It just looks like I have less space to pull it out. :(( Great video by the way. Thanks!!
The Intrigue has a fusible link in the large cable between the alternator and the positive jump start stud. There is a generator fuse in the underhood fuse box. If the alternator test good, meaning it is charging, then the fuses are good. Does the car restart after it stalls? Does it have to be jump started?
@iftikhar0005 I don't recall any noise from that old alternator. If your alternator is noisy, but charging fine, and you are sure you don't have any related problems, you can replace it to make the noise go away. It may depend on how bad the noise is. Just make sure the new part is high quality enough to not make noise. Of course you could rebuild it or replace bearings as needed if parts are available. There are also alternator shops that can repair them for you.
Awesome! Thanks for posting..
@rapandrnb Yes, I would remove the belt before the bolts. (I assume you have already disconnected the negative battery terminal.) Is the bolt stuck, hard to access, or behind the belt?
so touching for an excellent video
Thank you!
saved $150, thanks!
Didn't you say the alternator tests good? If so, was that on the car or off?
Excellent vid. Very well detailed. Helps alot
Nice test light! I using 20 year old one with3.4 W light bulb
How long without editing did this take you??? All of my local car shops want nearly 300 dollars in labor alone to fix this thing.
@rotcataergeht Check the "L" terminal on the alternator. Disconnect the wire(s) as needed to get the white & blue wire off the alternator. Key on, engine off, if light blinks, problem is in wiring (short to ground) between alternator & batt bulb. If light is off, problem is most likely in alternator. Reconnect connector & disconnect / temporarily cut (make it repairable) white & blue wire. Start engine. Check for ground at L terminal. Pulsing ground @ L terminal will make bulb flash.
perfect. I did it in 45 minutes.
Wow thanks. All of my local car shops want nearly 300 dollars in labor alone to fix this thing.
Hello roadragecustoms! Did you make a video on how to install a starter on 2004 Honda Accord ? I would like to see how you install it. I know where the starter is located, but it seems difficult to get it off from the vehicle and reinstall it back. Thanks,
Question, if the pulley on the alternator is seized, does that immediaely mean to just replace the pulley or the whole alternator?
I started today and got the bottom bolt off the alternator.
I did not see the video. I will try to follow instructions.
My questions are about making the tension tight for both belts...do you really have to take off both belts? Please help. Finishing tomorrow with your help.
Thank you so much for this!!
nice vid but i have a question???? what fuse can i check to see if my alternator is getting power? i have a 2001 Oldsmobile intrigue 3.5L my alternator test good but my car keeps on shutting off after awile.
I have an 03 Honda Accord. I have had the starter, egnition switch, and battery changed so far and am still running into starting issues. At times my car will not start and requires a jump from another car to get going. I have taken my car to have the battery, alternator, and starter checked at auto parts stores. I have also taken it to the Honda dealership where I bought it and everything checks out fine. No one knows why my car has starting issues. I have read some blogs and other websites that say it could be a faulty alternator even though it checks out fine. Do you think this could be the case? Some have said that it could also be the nuetral safety switch.
Thanks man for sharing. Great video .
@PeterGriffin4200 Some alternators last 75,000 miles or more. Like anything else, some will outlast others. I've seen cheap aftermarket alternators be bad right out of the box. The last alternator (cheap junk) I put in my truck lasted about 4 months. Lifetime warranty on the part doesn't cover my frustration & labor.
Nice vid where you get that screwdriver light thing?
Yeah man thanks good stuff !!
funny how he edits removal and replacement of the lower two bolts -the hardest part for me to figure out how to remove.
Keith Howard was about to say the same
That’s what I’m seeing on all of these videos, they cut out that part ...
Any advise on removing the intake on 2005 accord ex 4 cyl. To replace the starter??? Thanks!
@rotcataergeht Give me some more info & I'll try to help. Is it 13.4 constant, or up to 13.4? Is it @ idle, or higher RPM when it is 13.4? Is it 13.4 on the gauge, or with a multimeter? If you are using a multimeter, check in a few places, like at the battery, at the alternator, at the fuse box, etc. Is only the battery light on, or are other lights on, like brake, etc? Do you have a massive aftermarket sound system? What kind of car is it?
What is the easiest and safest way to get the boot off the ground wire on the alternator?