Wouldnt the voltage bounce around based on computer and rpm? Your voltage looks spot on. If it is bouncing around a lot, like mine was going from 14 volts running indicating charging, but then all of a sudden it dropped down to 12v then down to 11v, indicating no longer charging; turned out to be a loose bolt holding the lead to the alternator. Not an easy nut to tighten given the small space. Took me a long time to figure it out and after playing around with the cables, finally saw just enough wobble on cable and hoped that was the problem. After using my 1/4" long kneck ratcheting wrench comnected to swivel joint and deep 1/2" socket, I was able to tighten the nut another 2-3 rotations and that has completely fixed my problem! Man, this thing was throwing me for such a loop! Normally if your alternator is bad you wont see a change in voltage with car on vs. off (generally speaking). Check cables first! And recheck nuts and bolts to each wire!
Took rad out in stead instead of the ac unit that sounds expensive 😬 its actually not that bad taking all that out in a dodge just make sure you catch the coolant antifreeze and have an extra tarp underneath cuz that stuffs toxic to animals. Only need to remove a few sensors and move harness out of the way take pictures before you do that theres about 10 or less clips but yeah whole thing comes out as a unit I was amazed. The belt tensioner pulley is fun though
Fun?? Haha I just drove myself crazy buying the lowest profile 1/2 inch drive device I could find, which didn't fit. Then I used a crescent wrench to pry at a different part of the tensioner to loosen it, and it was much closer to the spring so leverage worked against me. But I FINALLY got a new tensioner and belt on after much struggle. My pulley had chipped and ended up slicing the old belt in half lengthwise. So I did not have "fun" lol Edit: I have an '05 so I hope they've increased the clearance for that tensioner for the 2011 and up
Okay, I just wanted to see how to take the fucking alternator out. A PDF would have been better. Seeing the testing is great if I was just testing but removal and replacing it. As for watching you walk from one place to another made me nauseous. To think I subscribed to you just to let you know how frustrating this was.
Is there any way to bypass brain to charge battery direct from alternator! Dodge says brain is not receiving message to charge battery wanting $2000 for brain and installation! 2013 dodge grand caravan 220,000 miles..
The ecm, your vehicle's computer, regulates the voltage the alternator generates. It's quite possible with the functioning alternator and functioning battery, the regulation portion that isn't attached to the alternator or the battery could be faulty, perhaps a code reader would point that out.
Ours did to due to oil leaking into the brushes of the alternator. Battery light Came on i tested the voltage was 11.89 and dropping .heard a winding noise and smoke from alternator the used brake cleaner to clean oil out of it and that saved it for a week 😀 then it came on recently and I'd say you got about 5 to 30 mins to get home depending on how good your battery is because oh boy weird shit starts to happen when you hit 8 volts
Problem is the car is upside down..
Wouldnt the voltage bounce around based on computer and rpm? Your voltage looks spot on. If it is bouncing around a lot, like mine was going from 14 volts running indicating charging, but then all of a sudden it dropped down to 12v then down to 11v, indicating no longer charging; turned out to be a loose bolt holding the lead to the alternator. Not an easy nut to tighten given the small space. Took me a long time to figure it out and after playing around with the cables, finally saw just enough wobble on cable and hoped that was the problem. After using my 1/4" long kneck ratcheting wrench comnected to swivel joint and deep 1/2" socket, I was able to tighten the nut another 2-3 rotations and that has completely fixed my problem! Man, this thing was throwing me for such a loop! Normally if your alternator is bad you wont see a change in voltage with car on vs. off (generally speaking). Check cables first! And recheck nuts and bolts to each wire!
Love the upside down view!
I have been wanting to edit it but haven't. This was done before I started editing
@@liftittotheroof1876 i hear you on that, it was just a joke. Good video though.
Blood is rushing to my head watching this viddia
Your camera is upside down
Took rad out in stead instead of the ac unit that sounds expensive 😬 its actually not that bad taking all that out in a dodge just make sure you catch the coolant antifreeze and have an extra tarp underneath cuz that stuffs toxic to animals. Only need to remove a few sensors and move harness out of the way take pictures before you do that theres about 10 or less clips but yeah whole thing comes out as a unit I was amazed. The belt tensioner pulley is fun though
Fun?? Haha I just drove myself crazy buying the lowest profile 1/2 inch drive device I could find, which didn't fit. Then I used a crescent wrench to pry at a different part of the tensioner to loosen it, and it was much closer to the spring so leverage worked against me. But I FINALLY got a new tensioner and belt on after much struggle. My pulley had chipped and ended up slicing the old belt in half lengthwise.
So I did not have "fun" lol
Edit: I have an '05 so I hope they've increased the clearance for that tensioner for the 2011 and up
If only the video was not upside down.....
I didnt even realize this was before I started editing videos I should fix it. Often i will show the ground to protect business name
Bruh i thought i was off my head for a minute 😫😲🤣😬🤤😨😭
Where is the alternator fuse on 2011 Town and Country just changed alternator and have a new battery but still not charging.
Okay, I just wanted to see how to take the fucking alternator out.
A PDF would have been better. Seeing the testing is great if I was just testing but removal and replacing it. As for watching you walk from one place to another made me nauseous.
To think I subscribed to you just to let you know how frustrating this was.
WHY IS EVERYTHING BACKARDS?
Once again did that fixed the battery light on problem ????
Can you follow up on that problem
Yes this definately fixed the problem I was having hope this is helpful to you
Dude, your video makes my head ache.
Is there any way to bypass brain to charge battery direct from alternator! Dodge says brain is not receiving message to charge battery wanting $2000 for brain and installation! 2013 dodge grand caravan 220,000 miles..
Hey did you ever get this issue resolved? Also what do you mean by brain not receiving message to charge?
Hi, I have a 2011 dodge caravan and the battery light is on. I put a new alternator and battery in it. What could it be?
The ecm, your vehicle's computer, regulates the voltage the alternator generates.
It's quite possible with the functioning alternator and functioning battery, the regulation portion that isn't attached to the alternator or the battery could be faulty, perhaps a code reader would point that out.
Hey, let's shoot a video of me walking back and forth across the shop upside down. Yeah, that sounds like a great idea!
Well you said let's like we did it together which we didnt. But on a side note I'm working on my videoing skils
@@liftittotheroof1876 did we not do it together? Because I felt like I was there, you know, upside down and all. Hahaha!
Who was holding the camera, a drunk budy
I change mine underneath without removing all that stuff you mention, plus your video upside down
It’s not the battery it’s the alternator it’s overcharging the system. Not the battery.
30 seconds solution take 15 minutes of bs video
Mm
You didn't prepare for this one, so nothing was learned. Thanks anyway
Video done by a 5 year old geez
Rotate the Picture dude you are making me dizzy
You need help with your video...very frustrating
What a wast of time not even a clear video
Dodge caravan 2011 battery light on then it died happy Father's day too me 😭😭😭
Ours did to due to oil leaking into the brushes of the alternator. Battery light Came on i tested the voltage was 11.89 and dropping .heard a winding noise and smoke from alternator the used brake cleaner to clean oil out of it and that saved it for a week 😀 then it came on recently and I'd say you got about 5 to 30 mins to get home depending on how good your battery is because oh boy weird shit starts to happen when you hit 8 volts
Video done by a 5 year old geez