How to Replace an Alternator on a 2009/2010 Honda Odyssey
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- Brian Eslick from How to Automotive www.howtoautomo... takes you step-by-step through the process of replacing your alternator on a 2009/2010 Honda Odyssey 3.5 L V6. Estimated repair time 1.5 hours. If you know the car inside and out, you can do it in that time. If it's your first time, it will take a little longer. Job was done with a mix of hand and power tools.
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I get to do this at work tomorrow morning. Doing some study prep so im all ready to rock and roll tomorrow and get it done.
Awesome video! I was able to do this repair in my aunts driveway 1200 miles away from home with very limited tools. Your video helped streamline the process to get my family back on the road. Thank you
Ned C very glad to help! Thank you for sharing your story!
Excellent instructional video with helpful hints, socket sizes and advice that even professionals struggle with some steps. Thanks for taking the time to make this!
Never mind! Mine will going to the shop Monday
Hi Brian,
Great video! and well explained. I just replaced an alternator on my 06 Odyssey today also and I did find it to be a bit tougher than other alternator jobs I've done. However, I didn't remove the radiator bracket or the condenser bracket. I did remove the 4 bolts on the A/C compressor, hunged it and that was just enough for me to reposition the alternator and wiggle it out. I guess there are a few ways to fish the sucker out! Thanks again for sharing the video, very useful tips and helpful information.
Yeah this job is a little bit of a pain. Thanks for your tips and comments.
So glad that this video exists. I started this job without watching and thought I was going to lose my mind. I have changed MANY alternators and this one probably sucks the most.
kernodle3 this one is definitely a pain in the butt! Thank you for watching!
Thank you for posting this, I just replaced on my 2010 Odyssey which was not operational due to bad alternator. By far the most challenging project I have tried on any of my vehicles.......but I got it done and it can be done. Thanks for your tip on pulling back the radiator as I do not think I could have fished it out without doing that. I watched your video a few others over and over again as I got stuck several times along the way. Thanks again!
Thanks so much for this video! Worked on my 2010 just as you did. Life saver!!!
Joshua Ritchey glad the video helped. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for making this video. It will save me a lot of time tomorrow when I do my van.
Thank you for watching and good luck!
For 2012 Odyssey pretty much the same except if you take the top bolts off the plastic grill and remove the passenger sign fan from the radiator and the top radiator hose (after draining just a little). Then you can pull back on the radiator and create an easy gap to remove the alternator and install the new one. Thanks for the video!
tnfalpha1 thank you for watching and the tip.
Thanks for the video, but will be easy for you if you move the fan out and take the top radiator hose this you get out easy with no time because the radiator go back more. Good job 👍
Thank you so much for this comment. Yes 2007 Honda Odyssey 6 Cylinders 3.5L, it is a lot easier this way.
One of the best how to videos I have seen. Not sure who gave you 100 downs or why.
I removed the windshield washer reservoir to get clearance to pull the alternator up...Tough job but you video was very helpful!
Doug Smith glad the video helped. Thank you for watching and the tip!
Great video! Got the alt out of my 06 Odyssey through the top. I loosened the ac lines, power steering reservoir and dropped the washer fluid container. Also removed the alt bracket but marked the angle the alt was mounted so the tension was the same. I found out if you put tension on the belt tensioner using a breaker bar there was a spot to tuck the bar so you could lock it in the down position while you did what you have to do with the belt. Other issues where getting the alt to seat in the bottom mount, I ended up using a little grease and downward pressure finally got it. My only question about the job was the way the serp belt was riding a little close to the edge after it was all put together. I bought a multimeter and watched another vid that said if you hook it to the battery and the voltage drops the alt is no good but If it bumps up to 14 volts you now have a charge! Thanks agin feel good about accomplishing the task but wouldn't have tried without this vid!
This One of those alternators that looks easier than it is. Glad to hear you got it done and great tips. Thank you for watching!!
I just did this job today. All I had to do was drop the wiper fluid reservoir. There's one 10 mm bolt up top and two down low and once the reservoir was dropped down I was able to get the alternator out by relocating the power steering pump as far to the driver side as it'll go without disconnecting the lines. And the alternator came right out. Through the route where the wiper fluid reservoir resides.
Global Voice cool thank you for the tip I’ll give it a try. Thank you for watching!
Same here. Way easier.
Great video. Took me 3 and a half hours from start to finish. A few things that helped me were to unbolt the washer fluid holder, and the power steering reservoir bracket Also used a 2X4 to wedge the radiator out of the way. Did not need to jack motor. Two major pains are getting the darn thing out, and plugging the plug back into the a/c compressor. Ugh!! Thanks for the vid Brian!
It's a little bit of a pain in the butt. Glad this video helped out thanks again for the nice words!
Hey man. I'm a mechanic down in Canada had to do one of these today. I found if you unbolt the washer bottle. And p/s resivoir. The two ac line brackets you can dish it out through the top. To get it past the tensioner pull the tensioner back and it slides past the a/c line and basically slides right out of the top once you push a few hoses and wires to the side. Good video though got me on the right track and saved me a bunch of time.
Tyler thanks for watching my video and writing to me. I did want to couple weeks earlier and I pretty much did it the way you described. And it came right out but this model seem to be a little different and it wouldn't come out that way. Also looking back I can see ways of doing it better to. thanks again for watching I'm glad I can help out.
Thanks for posting this feedback. Removing the washer bottle was the trick for helping me free the failed alternator from my 2007 Odyssey, today -- brilliant! The new one slipped in from the top via the same opening created by moving the washer bottle fill neck along with the p/s resevoir and bracket out of the way. I was able to rotate the new alternator back into position without moving the tensioner back. There are 3 bolts that hold the washer bottle in place. One is visible from the top near the filler cap. The other two are easily accessible from underneath by prying the fender liner back in a couple of places (no need to remove the entire fender liner). I used the 06-08 Honda Pilot Tech Manual for the washer bottle removal instructions. I disconnected the 2P electrical connector from the washer motor. I left the washer tubes in place as they had sufficient slack to move the bottle fill neck out of the way (creating space for the alternator) after the bolts were removed.
Thanks for the video. I got it off the engine and was trying to decide how to get it out of the van. Just a couple more things to take off and I'm golden.
This alternator can be a tough one. If you are really struggling with it you can take off the upper radiator hose in the radiator leaking back another inch or so. Thank you for taking your time and writing to me and thank you for watching the video. Hope it helps.
Thank you very much for your very informative post. It worked as advertised on my 2007 Odyssey.
Luis Sanchez glad to help.
Thanks for the video. Helped a lot on our 2010 exl. I also could access the tensioner from the top which saved a couple min. Biggest pain was getting the alt past the ac line to remove and get new one in. A little wiggling and maneuvering and a few choice words and it went. Thanks for the help.
Aaron LaPoint glad the video helped and it all worked out. Thank you for watching and writing!
Brian, thanks for the video, well done. I ended up taking the top radiator hose off and the washer fluid tank.
That crossed my mind to do. Glad to help. Thank you for watching and writing to me.
Thanks for the video sir! Helped me a million times over!
Very impressive video, sir. This video helped me a lot on my 2010 Honda Odyssey. I truly appreciate all of the time that it took to make this for us to learn from and to enjoy.
Thank you!!
Going to help my son-in-law. Put one on his van in the morning. Geez this looks like so much fun
real fun until it's not haha
@@dannycar25 It really wasn't that bad. My brother came and helped. We had some good tools.
This video was very helpful, I just wish that someone else could have video taped you in action. I would also like to add that I found it easier to remove the alternator by removing the plastic coolant tank and leaning the radiator back. This also allowed for the new alternator to slip right in and we could mount it and connect it.
Thank for the tip and nice words!
I just replaced my alternator yesterday and I just took out the passenger side radiator fan which was fairly simply, and it came right out.
I was thinking the same thing.
add me to the list!
I got to work on this myself today! worst part about mine, is that I was with the entire family going on a family trip, this happened approx. 1 hour away from home! so now I got to make a few trips to get my tools and do it! the only good thing about the whole situation is that, I was able to pull in to a church and the pastor was nice enough to let me park there and do what I need to do to my car without any worries. I am glad that I am gonna have that Spiritual support and courage since I will be doing the work in a church parking lot!
By the way I guess I cant get upset in the parking lot, since its a church! God is watching me! lol.....
Wish me luck!
Well I’m glad you got a safe spot to do it. Sucks that it’s happening but now you got a watch your French. Lol thank you for watching!
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Lol. Thanks for the informative video🙂
Now it’s time to get dirty😂
That was a great video and very helpful. I think I'll pay someone else to do it.
This video almost convinced me NOT to replace the alternator. After my wife said "it's just an alternator" that was it, I had to do it.
The good news is I replaced it all from above!
Pry bar on the idler pulley to release tension, remove belt from alternator.
Long extension for main alternator wire.
moved PS and rad overflow can,
Lower alt bolt out with combo wrench,
upper bolt and bracket out,
do the rubics cube shuffle to get the alternator out!
Reverse to install.
I don't know why Honda didn't put a flat or pry hole on the inside of the tensioner bracket, it would have made it much simpler.
The power of a woman.lol. I asked automotive Engineer once about how parts are designed, he told me that one engineer will design one part and the next Engineer gets the leftovers and has to engineer with in the space the previous engineer did. And it comes down to budget. Glad it all worked out for you! Thank you for writing to me!
Excelent video master. Help alot exelent explenation thanks
thanks, after watching this video I paid some mobile mechanic $125 and then spent another 12:40 minutes watching what I would have been doing had I not called the mobile mechanic.....
You probably made the right choice this thing is tough.
Thanks for the video, that dang screw on the timing cover was holding me up!! I tried for a while every which way to no avail. Once I popped that screw out it was a simple good hard pull and it was out. whew.
Joe Vince glad you got it thanks for writing and watching!
My alternator went out on my 2012 Odyssey in 2015. I was able to replace it without removing any other components but it was EXTREMELY difficult. I had to manipulate it in all sort of directions just to get it down in the hole. I then had to use a string to hold it and have my wife's small arm reach down in to get a bolt started. Honestly, I think there was some luck involved. In any case, there was no way to hold the alternator, reach down and start the bolts myself. Just not enough room. But....it is possible with help if they have small arms. Also, I replaced it with a rebuilt Alt from Oreilly Auto. It seems to have issues now so I get to do this nightmare job again.....JOY!
Also, I can't thank you enough for taking the time to do these type of video's. Just seeing how everything attaches and what will need to come off is extremely useful. We "parts changers" very much appreciate you real mechanics.
Thank you for writing to me! I'm happy to help. suck that you may need to do again. But the good news is you can do it in half the time now you know what to do.
I'm glad I watched this video before saying "yeah sure, no problem" LOL. I might still do it for $100.
Loved the video TYVM!
Thank you for the nice words!!
Did this yesterday on an 08. The best way I can describe the way it came out was having the bottom or back side up (the enclosed end) with the electrical plug to the left. I now have a much bigger problem, the upper mounting bolt broke off in the engine. I don't even know how, I was not using that much force, and it didn't even feel tight. Now I'm really stuck.
Wow that sucks. It must have been cross threaded in before. The good news is it's all nuts and bolts and fixable. I wish you luck.
Hi could not find a video on 2006 Honda odyssey so I watched your video twice on changing the alternator. I was having a fit trying to get the alternator turned and out in my 2006 Honda odyssey I finally put a cup under the power steering reservoir took the bottom line loose and drained the fluid and removed the reservoir completelycame right out Thanks for the help
Thank you for watching glad it helped out. This one was a pain
great video.
the alternator is not cheap
By doing it yourself you saved big👍🏻
Love your vids man good stuff!!
Slot screwdriver flat head bolts come in torx alen Philips in fact every last configuration a slot screwdriver is for removal of slotted fasteners.
I need to replace the alternator on my 09 with 95,000 miles and was wondering if it would be a good idea to change the timing belt while I'm down in there. What are your thoughts?
Hello Doug. 95k is about 10k early. But I would say go ahead and do it since you're in there. Never hurts to do it early but it hurts really bad if you do 1 mile too late. Levin your profile pic.
While you’re at it, just take out the whole engine haha😅
Quick question: I'm having a difficult time getting the alternator to seat in lower bracket....any suggestions?
para0203 on the alternator there is a little brass bushing that slides back-and-forth that you have to tap with a hammer.
It would help if you’d hold still, so people could see your camera was all over the place
I think you might be using a earlier model this identical to the 2008 my mom has a little different than the 2010 I have
The most difficult alternator replacement in any car handa makes it so difficult to change a simple part.
Could never had done this without your video; thank you! That thing is definitely 10 pounds of excrement in a 5 pound bag!
David Robinson glad to help. Thank you for watching!
Couldn’t figure out how to get the alternator out your way. I ended up removing/dropping the washer fluid reservoir and pulled it out that direction.
Nice video but alot of extra steps not needed. Everything can be done from the top without jacking up the van. Other videos on YT show this process.
thanks for the video bud. i'm going to try to tackle this on my 2006 odyssey. took it to autozone to get the alternator checked and the guy said it's not charging. do you recommend buying alternator from autozone or dealership? do you happen to have a p/n for the alternator? thanks
Hi George I would price shop both dealer and AutoZone and if the dealer part is comparable to AutoZone price I would go with factory Parts. The good news is I think the 06 is a little easier. Remove the power steering reservoir and unbolt the bracket on the AC line and it will come out over there on the side. But don't hold me to it I'm just speaking from memory. Sorry I do not have part numbers for it. Thank you for taking your time to write to me.
Man, hopefully you have replaced the front tires as well. They are done....
you're not kidding I to replace all the motor mount on a 2007 and front one gave me a fight going back in I had to do the same with the radiator un bolt it to push it back to slide ap the front with out removing the battery one thing I had to retap the holes for the back mount.
dany ordonez funny I'm uploading a video on how to Replace all the Engine and Transmission mounts on a 2005-2010 Honda Odyssey. 5 mounts in total. Should be out tonight after work.
There's not a single video out there the shows detail how to replace motor mounts thanks for the videos they're really nice detail
Recording the repaid was a big challenge huh. Because you're pointing and we're not seeing where you are talking
Question, husband replaced alternator on an '08 Odyssey, but has a red wire that he can't figure out where it goes. Any idea?
The check engine my come on. You can pull codes and then almost likely be it.
The issue is it won't start. It turns, but lights dim when it does. Display lights and radio are strong but when we turn on the headlights or open the automatic sliding doors the radio turns off briefly and display lights dim.
+Tisha Powell the battery needs changing. Or the battery cable is loose.
Turns slowly but won't start. Any clues of where red wire goes? It seems to be coming from the alternator but doesn't go anywhere.
Is there a way to post a pic so you can see what I'm referring to?
I got a problem, I dont know how to relive the belt.
That's a vcm non vcm is different
I payed 500 for the alternatoe replacement
THE worst repair experience of my life. Pay a mechanic if you value your time.
why people still buy those evil brand shiiiiitt vehicle É
Was was WAA WAA
There is a much easier way to do these can have them knocked out In about 20-30 minutes