Alternator Replace & Verify: Acura TSX
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 19 พ.ค. 2018
- So after loading up out PARTS CANNON with a replacement alternator, let's install it in this hot rod Acura TSX and see if it cures all the problems at once!
Of course we must scientifically verify the repair to ensure no comebacks and a 100% satisfied customer :)
Link to Part 1 - DIAGNOSIS: • PUT DOWN THE PARTS CAN...
Enjoy!
Ivan - ยานยนต์และพาหนะ
Son in laws 2006 TSX alternator died. Never worked on Japanese car but figured, cant be much different. I was pleasantly surprised how nicely the alt came out and went back in on 12 year old car. No broken or stripped bolts, not busted plastic clips even though they were a bit brittle. I took the fan assembly out and it gave enough room to comfortably remove the 3 retaining bolts on the alternator. This eliminated the need for any extreme extensions or anything. Such a straight forward job. Gotta move a few things around but for the most part a job that even a very inexperienced person could do. I would say to anyone be carefull with the tensioner...pulling back on that thing with "2 wenches" is a knucklebuster. My advice, TAKE YOUR TIME. Get a feel for the tensioner by just aligning your wench/wrenches and pull and release it a few times just to get a feel for it. Watch how it relives the tension off the belt. Make sure you are watching what that belt does. If you have to, take a picture of it before removing in case it flops off down below....you need to get it back on when you are done! If your belt looks even slightly worn, just grab a new one when doing this job but remember, it takes some patience putting a new one on and ensuring its around all those pulleys all the way down. also, while you are doing this job, clean the area up as you go when you get it out. Clean around the power steering reservoir, behind and underneath where the alt sits...take advantage of it since its right there and clean/replace and clamps etc you can see now that its out. Bottom line, the kid got an estimate of $450 to replace the alternator and I did it for him for $100 in parts (advanced auto had one $139 + $35 core but when you order online and pick up, got 25% off) so when all said and done about $100. THANK YOU for this video covering the basics and making the job easy.
I'm glad I saw this comment! I ended up having to change my alternator in below zero weather today in a parking lot and wasn't looking forward to it.
After reading through your comment, I just pulled the fan out right away and I could see how much room that left for me to get to the bolts on the bottom.
Good call!
Piece of cake. The customer will be glad you caught that AC hose soon when it heats up.
Love your camera and camera work. Also that is one clean engine for having 171 K
Always makes me feel better that others have the same problems I run into. Thanks for the video. Hope all is going well with the new job.
Very informative. Who knew so much drama could be extracted from a simple alternator replacement, now two high drama alternator replacements!
I just did this job; much easier to remove the two bolts holding the power steering pump and move it out of the way, along with power steering fluid reservoir. Got the alternator out toot sweet!
I did what you said and it came out easy, thanks for the advice.
30 and 60 are healthy numbers on idle and heavy loads. The dreaded whine has gone and full marks for not ignoring the loose a/c connection. The extraction was reasonable straight forward as was the installation. The replacement Napa seemed to match ok and the bench performance data was adequate. All in all, a very successful repair job
Thanks Tom! I think it turned out pretty well :)
Ivan I really like your videos - your approach to the diagnostic process has really helped me learn how to work on the new fangled cars. Been wrenching on my cars for over 20 years. I'm not an automotive mechanic, but I am in the plumbing/hvac trade. I would caution against doing that method with the ac hose bolt. I know it would have been extra work, but recovery and recharge would have made that a lot safer. I have a coworker with a permanently melted face because of a freon incident. You did it pretty well, but I wouldn't show viewers that method. Too easy for that to go wrong.
At 20:58, what a stunning view. Beautiful. Love the cows grazing. Picturesque.
I couldn't agree more about overly hi tech systems that really don't need that level of complexity, great video as always
Great step by step .had my acura for years and this was the only thing I changed. Had to get it done quickly. Thanks for steps and info .
Ivan,
Thank you for another really great video! You are always using your head with these repairs.
God bless
Paul
You are really good at the troubleshooting, and car repair, Ivan. I like your videos.
Thanks for the video! I was always curious but too lazy to put a scope on the battery to see what a bad ripple looks like on an alternator and what a good one looks like. Keep up the good work.
Ah it only takes a few seconds...lazy is not a good excuse ;)
Great video! I found removing the fan and coolant over flow bottle to make it MUCH easier to reach the bolts on the bottom of the alternator and remove the alternator pulling it out towards the radiator. I did not have a wobble extension to do what you did.
I always appreciate your work and the fact you always use the scope!
a picture is worth a thousand words!!
Is it just me or, I was screaming remove the fan assy. It would have made it a lot easier. In any case job well done. Keep em coming Ivan.
hmmm didn't think of that...A/C hose would still have been in the way though
Nice video Ivan. Love Honda's after disconnecting batteries and reprogramming in Nav & Radio codes but definitely easier than some of the vehicles power management systems.
IVAN STRIKES AGAIN!!!! GREAT VIDEO MAN!!! KEEP EM' COMING!!!
Eh! Ian thanks for heads up on the charging system , I'm sure a lot of people tried replacing good batteries because of no battery light indicator you made it very easy and threw in a quick tip fix bolt that was in a stripped hole nice tip and tricks getting alternator out and back in, thanks again very well explained how to repair these issues that plaque Acura owners ,
I can put this one my mantle 🏆
Thanks so much for the feedback! Glad you found it helpful :)
Always enjoy your videos. Buy one of the Noco setting saver cables. You plug it into the OBD2 port while the battery is disconnected and it saves all the settings including the engine settings.
good vids. They sure don't allow much working room I have purchased an older car with the idea of having room to work. thanks for the tips and tricks.
Good Fix Ivan and nice touch with the longer bolt for the air con hose connector..
Great video. Proves that jobs are always longer and harder than you thought possible, and that Murphy’s Law has never been repealed.
Ivan you have the patience of Jobe. Although the off camera alt sequence left you plenty of time for cussing, lol 😂. Another great job with an extra fix.
Ivan...my favorite auto you tuber. Another great vid!
Great video Ivan, have some rest it's Sunday and a great day.
I'll try lol
Really nice job! Very difficult to replace an faulty alternator. Thanks a lot.
I do enjoy your videos very much keep an coming Ivan
great vid. got same exact year and model. The Check charging system light is on. Have noticed the car starts slowly. Battery is maybe 1.5 yrs old. nice piece or property where ever you are.
Thank you Ivan. Good job. I appreciate your videos.
Video was very helpful got alternator out and in with very little difficulty.
Ivan the other code is for the radio . The one you entered is for the navigation great video . Just did a tl alt on Monday myself.
haha I figured that out a bit later! Can't believe it has 2 separate codes!!!
@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics: What dies one do if the POS car doesn't have the original paperwork in glove box?
Great job fixing this problem!
Oh Ivan, you will *love* our bolts. Best bolts on the market. Even better than our hats. It's our best product.
Haven't had one fail yet...must be a good batch xD
Now that were done hanging out at Eric's live stream I can watch your work. :) Good catch on the AC hose connector. Stupid screens. I rent cars and get so aggravated trying to get anything to work while driving.
Hey Wyatt! I know right? Touch screens DO NOT BELONG ON CARS lol
Once again great video Ivan I'm a Snapon guy when it comes to tools but I think I am going to pick up one of those long double end flex head ratchets looks like a good tool. Until next time PEACE.
I am waiting for the bonus footage more than the video itself :)
Good job and great awareness. That is how you do it.
Well done, just replace alternator the other day. 2 12mm bolts to remove power steering pump and just slid the reservoir off its post like you did.
Alternator slightly to the left and straight up & out.
Thank you so much for putting this video up! Your a life saver!
My Element has the same engine and nealy the same layout. It says to remove the auto-tensioner, a harness clamp, and the PVC valve. I like the way that you improvise. Being a little obsessive, I would have checked battery draw with engine off before starting the engine.
good morning ivan nice job that striped ac fitting... some one was in there at one, time they only seize up... hey nice blow gun mod!!! they work much better
Muy bueno that snapon verus is a great tool if you know how to use it for a pro mechanic especially,but for diyer too expensive. Great video as always saludos
On a 6 cylinder 3.5 you have to do a lot of different stuff. You have to take the bracket off that holds the cable that runs to the alternator hook up. There's some weird hook up that runs through this cable patch that hooks up to the engine under the alternator, but the cable is connected to the back of the alternator. You have to take that off. Then you have to make sure you take both of those cowlings off, those black covers that cover the radiator and the side where the radiator fluid is and the window cleaner fluid. Then the little bottle that holds the radiator fluid, you have to take it off and take the bracket off that holds it in place. Then you can orient the alternator so you can slide it out of there. And remember exactly how you slid it out because that's the same position you have to use to put it back in there. Remember to start from the bottom when reinstalling the serpentine belt. If you are replacing the alternator I would go ahead and replace the belt.
3:35 "OEM factory instructions should include use your left hand." It's funny how the left can really bail you out sometimes; it has a completely different perspective.
Great video Ivan.
Loved it nice strait forward fix
Like the Scotty Kilmer references!!! Idol?? Great job man 😁👍
Great video, I will say next time just pull the left fan and drop the alternator before removing the positive 10mm on the alternator, it pops right out the front no issues
To make things a whole lot easier just remove the fan that is near the alternator. It only takes two screws to remove the fan and unclipping the wiring harness. Makes this whole process 10 times faster and easier
I worked at an Acura dealer as a lot guy buyback when those were new in 05 and was CONSTANTLY scrambling to find that damn code on hot days.. The new cars arrived without it entered. I think there is one setting that gets climate to at least turn on without the code but it's only full heat, full fan, out of the defroster :) I only remember that part :)
hahaha sounds like fun times at the dealership ;)
I was waiting for you to detail that ground to the alternator.
Yes, touching the battery positive on the alternator to a ground with the wrench makes for a unexpected fireworks show. From personal experience, it didn't weld the wrench, but it did take a nice chunk of metal out of it.
It's not a Honda alternator replacement without A/C line issues and moving the P/S reservoir out of the way! lol Thanks Dr. T!
.....And people think this s**t is easy.....!!! Great job!!!
Removing the fan closer to the alternator will make life easier when removing and replacing the Alternator
That was a piece of cake compared to a Ford Focus with the Zetec engine, good job and vid
I own a Mercury Mystique with the Zetec engine...should I be worried?
That's one of my pet peeves too! Give me the ol' lever-operated heating system any day - at least they worked after a battery change! Friggin electronics. There is absolutely no reason to have to enter a code to have your heater work! I have a few words for that type of engineering, but they're all expletives ... 🤬 With the technology today, they absolutely could have the car tell you EXACTLY what the problem is, AND how to fix it. The fact they choose not to is what burns me up.
I also see they aren't making things any easier either - I get so frustrated when it takes 10 minutes of fiddling just to extract a component from the engine compartment. Rebuilding a Quadrajet, or adjusting dual points doesn't seem all that bad anymore!
Good diag in the previous vids - no parts cannon here! I doubt I'd ever be able to film something similar, since I'd be cussing non-stop the entire time about today's engineering ... 😁 Great vid as usual, Ivan. 👍
hahaha I was about to put my fist through the freaking stupid touchscreen! The only redeeming feature of this car is that it has a manual transmission and a Honda engine ;D
I feel your pain, Ivan! Vehicles today incorporate some infuriating design features. Don't hurt your hand, though - this crap ain't worth it! I'd feel much better slamming a 4 pound sledge through that touch screen. 😁
Had electronic HVAC in all my cars the past 15 years, I just put it in Auto, 69 degrees year around.
Ivan the red and green felt washers are treated to prevent acid corrosion of the terminals. They work for me. A little baking soda around the terminal will also help.
The felt washers are traps for grime, moisture and battery byproducts. Without them in place you can literally hose the top of the battery clean of contamination.
I just read about the codes in dassme1's comment below. Excuse me, but even if the Nav and the radio aren't enabled, the blasted HVAC controls should work!! I'm glad my low end 2013 car is simpler. If the battery is disconnected, I just have to wait a fair number of miles to get the driver window special feature, one touch up/down, to work.
Go ahead Ivan TAPP THAT
Thank you so much for this video! It is very clear each step to take, thanks for all the detailed video and comments. I was able to change my alternator for the first time- this video saved me a lot of time and MONEY! Thanks again!
Grweat to hear, Christian!
Totally awesome.
Are Battery savers time savers? Thanks Ivan for another good video. Great Job.
Good work Bro’ 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
And that was the smoke coming from . I had the same smoke from a reman napa alternator , of course they replaced it for free just before warranty expired .
way to go ivan. yout'e # 1
My alternator in my 08 TSX was basically over voltage, got a brand new Duralast Gold alternator in it, autozone. Hopefully it lasts a few years since I had mixed experiences with refurbished alternators from autozone so I spent the extra $50 to get a brand new one
Nice Job! I've had good luck with Napa reman alternators. I once worked on a Civic CNG car that had a bad amp clamp sensor around the battery cable. Put out a computer code also. Simple fix, dealer had them in stock. HMMMMM!
Great Video Ivan! I would like to see a Tesla altenator replacement next🤣 Is that something you can do?
hahaha only if you provide the parts Dan ;D What's the labor time on that job? I charge double for those exotics lol!
@@PineHollowAutoDiagnostics Two of my favorite youtubers. Nice to see you guys wathcing each others channel!
Thank you.
Great video. What sizes were the bolts on the alternator?
Regarding the information on the screen for alternator voltage issues, I'm not sure why the TSX does not show anything on the display. The Acura RL model 06-12 has such a feature in so much that it will tell you if there are charging issues with the alternator that will show up on the gauge info display screen. The last one I worked on had an overheated diode that set off the display, and in fact that model of alternator uses a 12 diode pack versus the more traditional six diode pack. I rebuilt it once the field windings and rotor windings tested good, a new diode pack, regulator and brush holder, plus a bearing repack and general cleaning got it fully back in order.
My '89 has touch screen menus and climate controls! What- you want every car to have cables & rods with slider controls? What fun would that be? ETCG was an Acura "Master Tech", saw him BEND AC line to R&R alternator. Good luck on that compressor manifold bolt !!! The O-ring is what holds the pressure- the bolt just holds the hose. Book Time is for Mary Poppins TV mechanic, never think about or show real world situations; 1 bolt could take hours or days, and involve multiple tools and money. GQ Public just wants it fixed, and some have farts in their head what it "should" be. Gunk and pressure wash, add glow dye, drive, come back next week and check. I hope you appreciate where you live- so peaceful, clean, & quiet.
Always enjoy your comments, Bob :)
(some people don't) OH WELL.
If you're not pissing someone off, you're not really saying much of anything! Least that's how I see it.
Even complete silence can offend people.
Nicely done Ivan!
Thank you! At least one job this week went kind of smoothly :)
What was that two-headed belt tensioner you used?
Nice job. Ivan
I probably would of taken motor mount off and jacked up the engine. But all is good
Do a valve adjustment while you're replacing the valve cover.
Looks like this year all cars will come with auto start/stop on the engines. No disable button either. Wonder how much fun those will be to diagnose?
My car does the whining noise as well. At first I thought it was the power steering but I replaced that and it still does it. Should I check the voltage the way you have?
I knew it was the Alternator cuz i had faith in you.
Great job
Is it cheaper to rebuild alternator by yourself then buy new one?
God bles you brother
Good job ,Ivan is the soup on. sam
Eh, nice maneuvering! I always move the power steering pump out of the way. Cuts down on the fighting for room!
Do you know if a freb.07 nissan versa BCM has fuse on output for window motor power for driver side. Have power on the passenger side . And main fuse is good .
Good video Ivan. Where did you get that long reach ratchet?
Good old Napa, better than some of the competition .
Carlyle brand tools not bad either at the flyer prices .
Job jobbed with not too much drama, aircon recharge would of jumped price and hassle lol .
Спасибо.
Would it be easy to remove the power steering pump to get the alternator out?
What is the hose directly above the alternator that runs under the dust cover? Mine whines like crazy
Nice work Ivan. How is the new job going? Hope all is well buddy!!!!
Oh it's going alright. Now fixing cars is like a vacation for me ;)
Subscribed cool video
Every time I would disconnect the battery I had to go through that code crap. Luckily I found my codes on factory stickers in the side of the glove box once you open it.
Smashing job ivan :-D
Giving birth to an alternator :-D, Smack it on the terminals to make it breathe lol.
Hopefully that car has no other lingering problems, other than the rocker gasket.
And yes it is far far better than the evil bmw, you were not stressed.
That refridgerent pipe was a bit worrying, i'm wondering if it had the wrong bolt in it from the start, but you stopped a guaranteed failure happening :-D.
I would want to flatten that exit hole and use a nut to screw the bolt into, i hate aluminium, too dam soft.
you dont have the service manual on hand ?
92 F150 alternator died, the bad rectifier ripple voltage would be noticeable as an extra humming noise on my am radio stations. As rpms increased the frequency of the noise would change, as heard thru the vehicles speakers
I'm trying to do this one now and for the life of me I cannot get a socket on to the bottom bolt. Can you tell me specifically what size/types of socket/extensions you used at 10:12? Much appreciated.
I still have that annoying cel po448 hopefully I'll get it before emissions due date