Honda Pilot alternator test and replacement. Lots of details.
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- This 2006 Honda Pilot had a charging issue, and after I did a simple test, I decided to replace the alternator. This is a FWD model.
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This is one of the best, and perhaps THE best instructional video I've ever seen on TH-cam. And I've watched scores of videos on lots of subjects.
Thanks! Tips are welcomed. 😁
Great video, I’m a You Tube certified mechanic and you just gave me another certificate. Keeping my 2006 Pilot with 298000 miles alive one part after another. Did water pump timing belt and tensioner last year. This looks easy compared to that job.
You know what would be cool in the summary above is a list of tools to have ready. 10mm, 12mm, 14mm and 19mm sockets, etc.
Good idea.
My alternator just failed on my 06 pilot, your video was extremely informative. Details about the important things and no unnecessary talking about things that have nothing to do with the repair. Thanks for a great video!!
Thank you for this video. My pilot was stuck at my family's cabin in a remote area and I watched this video and replaced the alternator saving me tons in towing and repair. I have just now completed it doing your step by step. Again, thank you very much, we really appreciate it.
Great video, very thorough! My alternator just went this morning while I was headed north for ice fishing, so I'll be doing a swap later today, thanks for posting!
My son has a 2006 Acura MDX, basically same as the Pilot. Like you, it carries around my precious ones. Last fall I did the timing belt, water pump, engine mount, rear window motor, etc. Had no time to video it though. Love the videos, and your being a stand up family guy. Thanks for sharing!
Congrats on the new addition to the family
This video is very specific and accurate for my 2007 Honda Pilot alternator removal. I’m sure I saved lots of money going DIY. Thanks for posting!
My goodness this guy makes this look easy. It's like an $800 repair. Sweet video! Keep them coming.
Saved me 650 cause I still had to buy an alternator but I’m this guys new biggest fan.
I would add to turn on the AC and check to make sure you still get a charge. Good step by step video. Thanks
What does this have to do with a load test ? You can turn on your lights and get the same results
Excellent video!
This gives me the confidence to replace the alternator on my daughter's 2006 Honda Pilot.
This used to be our family car, then I upgraded it to something else and I was going to sell the Pilot and my youngest daughter did not let me. She wanted it!
According to her, this SUV has so much sentimental value as this is the vehicle she and her sister grew up riding in.
With proper care, these SUVs last for a long time.
Finally someone who uses a light in there video!! Thank u
It worked for us. We had a hard time putting the belt back. The way we end up doing it is we put some grey tape to hold the belt in place and and put it last in the tension one. We needed to do it between two people to get it done. Thanks to your video it helped a lot.
Thanks for the video, i like how well detail you record it everything. Keep up the good work... Thanks
Great video. I've always performed MOST of my own repairs, but I like to refer to "TH-cam University" to pick up any tricks or shortcuts. Well done.
My man!! This really helped out tremendously on replacing mine on my 2008 Pilot! Quick straight to the point, and detailed!! Thank you so much for sharing!!
Thank you for making this video and for explaining the process has you went along, it made changing my alternator a breeze.
Great job I have the exact same car the only difference is that the bottom bolt of the alternator was 14mm in my case and the final test with the multimeter read 14 volts while the engine was running and 12.6 volts when it was off. Thank you very much
About to do mine. Thank you friend for saving me and the rest of your viewers money
Thank you so much. Everything you showed is perfect and the quality is excellent. I will try replacing my 04 Honda pilot alternator tomorrow.
Brother Thank You !! Will Be doing this as everything closes down Louisiana CoronaVirus LockDown 2020
Thank you Sr. You have good knowledge of mecanics.
Thanks a million. Very helpful as I replaced my daughter’s alternator in her ‘04 pilot. I appreciate your calm, detailed, and methodical instructions!
What a great opportunity to share that how to on how to replace an alternator on a vehicle. Nice job as always 👍I'm sure somebody out there will benefit from it!
This will help me a lot … A BIG THANK YOU
Great video, Barry.
there is a slave that pushes in and out and helps tight the bottom bolt if u can get that out just a hair it will make it a lot easyer to get the bottom end of the alernator in so u can start the bolt easy other then that it will take a while to wigleing it back in like u had to taking it out and then the few mins taking out of the maze with the ps hose and ac line but other then that it was pretty stright forward
I wouldn't disconnect the battery of a newer car when it's running because it could cause a power surge and damage something, that's something people did on old school stuff that doesnt have computers. Even if you did that your alternator could still be putting out 12 volts and keep the car running but not be charging the battery so a meter is the best way to diagnose it.
Changed the alternator on my 06 today using your video as a guide. Very helpful instruction. No more battery light and the system is charging. Now I just need help convincing my wife that I get to spend the money we saved on tools!
Really great video. Thank you!
Thank you! Solid video. Very helpful.
$568 ....cost from my local repair shop $980 from the dealer both reman alternators ....this video and the cost of a new Denso Alternator from O'reilly auto parts (not remanfactured) $320!!!
Thank you for the assistance and savings
follow up....i found that if you unhook the power steering line at the upper pump (spring clamp) it gives much more room as well but be sure not to spill fluid on the serpentine belt and secure it up over the wheel well with a zip tie so it doesn't pop down and dump steering fluid all over the engine compartment. Also found that a 2 foot piece of iron gas pipe works really well as a leverage adapter for the 14mm lower bolt breaker and belt tension system release. slip it over the breaker bar or ratchet and it makes short work of both.
Thank you very very much. Them hose Always trying to cause interference. Lol
Felicidades excelente trabajo,
Fácil de entender y una explicación muy detallada saludos
Thanks for this
Great video, just a little detail. The new alternator won't fit if you don't clamp back the lower mount. This is a very important step. I used pliers, but a 2'' clamp might work better
Thank you great video you broke it down perfect
So my alternator went out in 13 pilot and just replaced it but my battery light still keeps coming on and off while driving randomly. Had battery and new installed alternator tested and both pass although the new alternator is saying 13+ for the number instead of 14. Really hoping i didnt get a bad alternator from auto zone. Any suggestions? Cables and all that are good and tight no loose connections. Do i need to reset the computer or does my car just need time to realize the alternator is good and not faulty anymore?
It is possible the alternator isn't providing enough power. Does the light come on constant if you turn all the power options. lights, flashers, a/c. etc.
I just did a voltage test on my 2003 pilot because my battery light came on and my alternator is bad. Is your 2006 pilot the same procedure as my 2003. I may try and tackle it myself. Thanks great video!
If it's the same body style, it should be the same.
U should always check other things not just battery.signal.outputs .
Well done!
My Pilot is an '05, only difference (if anyone is curious) is the tension pulley bolt head to take off the belt is 14mm, and the small bracket on top where the harnesses sit...still 12mm, but the bracket is smaller. Other than that, everything else is exact! Great video! Straight and to the point with no fluff. A very easy step by step guide to help you save some big $$!! Thanks, Boss!!!
14 instead of 19? Currently considering this repair on my 05 as well thank you for the info
Thanks so much for this comment! Mine is an '05 and I was wondering how accurate this would be!
I have a 2005 and had the exact same belt removal issue. 14mm to the tension pulley! I almost gave up on this project until experimenting. Besides that, spot on. Also, the bottom bolt is tough and I needed a 14mm deep socket to loosen it up. Extender was too long, regular socket was too short.
Also have 2005 Pilot EX-L (J35A6 engine) and agree with above differences from video. Want to add that smaller bracket where wire harness sits (and 12mm upper alternator bolt inserts into) does not need to be removed because when you loosen this12mm bolt (closest to firewall of two bolts) it will swing up and down, giving more room to take out old alt and put new one in. Discovered this after much time and aggravation trying to get new alt in, after much work removing old alt with bracket bolt not loosened. Had even tried loosening the bolt next to it closer to radiator which did nothing, before discovering and finally loosening somewhat hidden other magic bracket bolt ! Loosening it makes getting new alt into place much easier....and did not have to deal with any bushings on bottom bracket mount being pushed out blocking install.
Original alternator, was Denso, lasted 193K miles, 19 years...AutoZone replacement was rebuild, $140 after core return ($40), and $40 discount.
Thanks so much, Jo Daddy...great video instruction and calm demeanor inspired me to save dough and take on this job.
Thank you for the detailed but no-fluff explanation. I can see you took effort to provide shots from different angles and to zoom in as needed to help people to see things that are difficult to see on other repair videos. This is extremely helpful. It gives me enough confidence to tackle the alternator on my Pilot. You are a great asset to this community.
Nice work
Great job, better than i seen with other videos... I'm about to do the exact same thing with my son's 2007 Pilot. He paid 270 for the alternator.. and I'm doing the labor... You right... Family matters!
Thank you so much for this video. I love the amount of detail you incorporate. Blessings!
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful. I will say that there was one important part you may have left out for this process, and that is how to push the grommet out where the bottom bolt goes into. Without doing this it is nearly impossible to get the alternator in there, or at least in my 2008 Pilot it was. Other than that, this is one of the better videos I've used to replace parts.
Thanks a bunch....
i have a 2007 pilot same color as yours. 103000 miles. I wish I knew more about cars, but at 83 guess i waited to long to learn. I have been driving myself crazy about an issue and cant find any answers on the web. the situation is, I have an oil leak and The honda dealer said my oil leak is from the rear cylinder head spool valve. They wanted$ 938 to fix. I took it to a local mech, who said that was the Variable timing oil control valve. He changed it for $575. But now i still have a leak. Im thinking Honda is talking about a different part. these two parts look the same, but now i hqve seen a video that looks like it may be under the cylinder head. while the VVT is external.
Secondly, I got a PO137 ECL which honda said was caused by this rear spool valve leaking onto the bank one sensor 2 O2 sensor. I had that changed today, but am thinking if my local guy changed the wrong part, oil is now happily polluting my new O2 sensor. oh and I cant find diddley about a rear cylinder head spool valve on the net but plenty on the other. The Honda part is 15810-RKB-JO1
So could you kindly tell me if these two parts are one in the same? and if they are not, where are they both located? sorry to bother, but I am sorely confused....
i enjoyed the clarity of the video!
regards
Hal
Sorry to hear you’re having issues. Wish I had some information that would help.
Bummed that my 2004 Pilot is laid out differently. I can't get a wrench on the 14mm bolt. Looks like I gotta bite the bullet and pay the dealer.
Thank you so much!!!
I got a 2001 honda odyssey alternator at the junkyard for my 2004 pilot but it says it’s incompatible…they bolt holes look the exact same distance apart, I shaved a nut groove off the top of it but somehow the bolt holes don’t line up…do you have any idea why?
That’s probably why they say it won’t fit. The holes may be slightly off on purpose so you can’t install it.
Thank you very much !!
My pilot 04” turns off randomly when I’m driving all the light turn on and it won’t move until I take the keys off and turn it on again then it will continue like nothing
Sounds like a computer issue. Have you had problems after a service, or maybe something with the remote. Typically that sounds like a anti-theft, or limp mode.
Great video helped me out a lot on my 2008 Honda pilot. Sadly I can’t get the belt on cause the tension bolt is stripped and no matter what I do I can’t grip it enough to release the pressure. Wonder if you have any ideas that could help. Much appreciated.
Sorry to hear that. Are you using a regular socket or wrench?
Me estava preguntando por donde sacarlo. Ahora ya lo se muchas gracias
Subscribed!
Thank you. Very helpful
Thank you!!
Broke down away from home. Saved my butt
My alternator did the same thing to me last night on my way home 😩...thank you so much for this video it was very helpful
Great video! I am learning more about my pilot and fixing my vehicles by watching your videos!!!
Hi Jo Daddy, I just finished installing a new alternator on my 06 Honda Pilot. Your video was right on the money, step by step!!! Save myself easily $500. You do a great service to all of us who like to tinker with their vehicle. Thank you!!!!!
Awesome work, if you want to add Apple Car Play to your factory radio Thank you for the content
Thank you good video
Very informative. Thank you
the best and the better video than another
Good job. So sad mine still not charging after replace a nee alternator:(
Are you sure the battery is good?
Nice work...thanks for taking the time to make this video.
Sir your filming, editing and verbage is on point.
All important info and no extra fluff ☺️
Awesome video the only thing I would have changed is I would add some antifreeze 22:36 🤔🤣
Thanks i now know how to change my girlfriends alternator
Could I do the tensioner on the serpentine belt since I'm a strong grandma of 57?
Hmm… maybe.
Congress ion grand baby it a great feeling
Thanks, you save me a bunch.
i have an 07 honda pilot and my alternator started to go out this week. luckily i made it home just as the battery light came on. i figured it was about time for it to die since it still was the original alternator. 15 years not bad lol. any way i ordered the new one and removed the old one just now. after removing the 14 and 12 mm bolts, i had a hell of a time getting it to unseat. with some help we got it to move but still couldnt pull it out of the bottom contact point. we worked it for about 20 minutes and finally got it loose. im wondering if you had the same difficulty getting yours out and if the new one went in easier and if not, what did you do to overcome that issue.
The design has a sleeve that acts as a shim when a bolt is installed. Think of it as a split bushing with a collar/shoulder. The bolt presses against the collar and this takes the load off of the mount flange. Sometimes you can pry the bushing back with a screwdriver and it may slide. If there is corrosion, it is more difficult.
@@JoDaddysGarageok thanks. I’ll give that a try. Still waiting on the replacement so it’ll give me something to till then. Thanks again
HELP!!!! AutoZone tested alternator and tested bad. Brand new battery. Can it simply need a fuse??
If they say it’s bad, then it’s probably bad. No fuse that I know of.
Thank you! This video is AWESOME! Almost feel like I can change it👍😁
I need to know how to get that green plug out that all that is stopping the alt from coming on out
The wiring clip? There should be a little detent that has to be pushed in. They do stick sometimes.
THANK YOU...for sharing. Fantastic repair. #1 Father-in-law.
This is the best with regard to detail. Here’s my two cents: the lower bolt on the alternator is a real bear. Loctite on it. You will absolutely need a long breaker bar or cheater pipe to break it! Also when both bolts are out the alternator still needs a couple of taps with a hammer near the top bolt hole to get it free. Also if available use 12 point 12 and 14 mm sockets to make it easier to get the breaker bar handle in the right spot to get the bolts started. I used 6 point and it was a pain and cost me a lot of time and curse words.
I tested my battery and it reads 12.15 while engine is off and increases to 12.53 while engine is on.Could it still be a bad alternator?Battery light is on my dashboard and only a year old
Very likely.
Cool thanks, just bought new alternator belt 28.00 and picked up a used denso alternator for 75 bucks at honda junkyard.Wish me luck 😀
Just an update, i finally replaced my alternator and belt on 03 Pilot, voltage now within normal range.Runs good now, no battery light.Now i need to replace terminal head on positive cable
You make it look so easy thanks for sharing love the out takes!😄
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THANK YOU SO MUCH for showing this approach! My mechanic was saying that the radiator must be removed to access the alternator on my 03 Pilot. If he refuses to try this method, Im finding another mechanic.
My tensioner bolt is broken and can’t release the tension from belt
If you're replacing he tensioner, replace the belt too. In this case, you could just cut the belt. This is just a suggestion. Understand that there is tension, and it could be dangerous to do that.
How is the alternator doing?
Working great!
Very good vary i'm love the mecanic job thanks for shomy
Awesome video, thanks for sharing ;)
Good job Barry. Pleasant video to watch. Thanks.
Great work! I have the same truck with a good alternator but I’m watching your video in case it goes bad one day
All you had to do is disconnect the battery if car turns off alternator is no good
That's a risk with computer controlled vehicles.
Nice work very professionally thanks
Great video! Well done and especially in areas that are not always easy to video. Thanks for putting this out; the alternator in my son‘s Pilot just went out today. Going to order a new alternator and probably replace the serpentine belt at the same time while I’m doing it
The original OEM alternator is much better quality than the after market one. I always just replace the carbon contacts and it is good to go for another 80K miles.
Bracket alternator comes out as one piece
Good info video Barry on this thumbs up.
It was very helpful and you did it very detail and thank you for your video, great job and well done. 👍♥️
This was the go to video for me. Really appreciate your method and presentation. Subscribed!
Very well done video. Thank you.
Excellent video very detailed and helpful keep the great work
Thank you so much for taking your time to help us out!!, Cheers, Alberta Canada!.