Really appreciate you posting this. I just found out the alternator is bad. Gonna work on it tomorrow early AM. Now hunting down the part. New sub here....
@@chooseyourlife9894 It's really NOT that hard. I'm 66 disabled with bad heart. Just took mine out of a 2000 Nissan Maxiam in about 45 minutes. Now to put the new one in. I ordered one from a seller on ebay. Same spec and warrenty as parts store. parts store $ 175.00 cheapest one " ebay $ 75.00 delivered.
@@wisdombear4965 It is not bad, but takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hours on the ground. If you are in NY where we experience a lot rust thanks to saltwater and winter salt, it is a different experience.
Nice job! It is always interesting to get that call from a customer stuck halfway through the job. I just get pissed when it is a Sunday, they are panicked and pressuring you like it was your fault.
even watching this video makes me remember all the times i laid in nasty shit doing this type of thing. Thankfully i only work in a shop now lol. Why the hell do you use air tools on the road? One milwaukee fuel impact and electric ratchet is worth its weight in gold 10 fold.
Bought battery soon after getting it. It lasted around 3 years. Just got a new battery this week. We have to replace the alternator now, too. Coils and plugs were changed twice, brakes twice. Had an oil leak in the upper oil pan gasket seal. And small stuff like new headlights and tail light housings hood shox, windshield wipers, tires alignments, oil changes, and so on
When placing the eye loop connection over the b terminal there’s supposed to be a washer over the plastic isolator piece right? Can’t have hot current just touching that plastic piece
Does anyone know??!!! so the alternator wiring harness appears to have two clips a bigger one and a smaller one. In this video I saw the smaller one was not connected and he didn't reconnected at any point. Is it basically you choose one larger or one smaller depending on the alternator? I finished the job and I'm very thankful for this video. Very helpful and I really appreciate it. But at the end of the job the smaller clip or connector on the wiring harness was not connected to anything so I wanted to make sure it didn't need to go anywhere. Thank you for your help. God bless
My alternator was recently replaced by a random guy and now my car has a squeal at start up how can I fix this?? What did he do wrong?? Too tight ?? Too loose?? Help me out
Sampson Tartt well considering it’s taken me and my friend a couple of hours I imagine a few hundred on top of the 200$ for a new belt (assuming you get a new one) and factory alt so I would guess 500+
Bro tell me about it's hard to replace anything without having to remove other parts cause they placed parts,wires, lines, everything in the way and closed to each other giving you no space
I need to know the colors on the connection to that alternator. Edit. The color of the "top" wire (the one closest to the motor) then the one closest to the radiator. Please and thanks, if possible. I pulled the wires from the connector.
I know this is old but I replaced the alternator on my 01 maxima yesterday and you are taking way too much stuff off I only removed the radiator and cooling fans and had the alternator in and out of the car in under an hour
@@cjmitt1337 I usually remove the radiator on the 3.5Ls because it is either that or complete removal of the AC compressor. There is enough room with the 3.0L to get them out the way he described.
If u remove the fans it will come out the top. Just be careful with the radiator that u don’t puncture it. Slide a piece of cardboard in front the radiator to protect it from the alternator when ur pulling it up and out
Sorry, but this is a poor effort. Rarely, if ever were we able to actually see where the bolts were that you were unscrewing. You went so fast that all the camera picked up was your sleeve most of the time and you didn't show any of the belts being removed. If it were me, I'd remove this and do another one where you actually tried. Bad job all around.
I did same work with basic tools 🧰 🤚 in my friend’s driveway after I went to visit and got stuck and no mechanics are available. Took me 2.5 hours but it wasn’t easy to loosen up the bolts 🇺🇸.FYI I didn’t removed anything to access the alternator
"Come on, girl!"
Haha you're awesome man, Quick Fix for the win!
Replacing the alternator back in my day was a 10 minute two bolt job. Lord.
It still is on most Toyotas.
Really appreciate you posting this. I just found out the alternator is bad. Gonna work on it tomorrow early AM. Now hunting down the part.
New sub here....
I wish I could have showed you from the start ! But the customer attempted to do the job before I came but he clearly changed his mind 😂
@@chooseyourlife9894 It's really NOT that hard.
I'm 66 disabled with bad heart. Just took mine out of a 2000 Nissan Maxiam in about 45 minutes. Now to put the new one in.
I ordered one from a seller on ebay. Same spec and warrenty as parts store. parts store $ 175.00 cheapest one " ebay $ 75.00 delivered.
@@wisdombear4965 It is not bad, but takes about 1 1/2 - 2 hours on the ground. If you are in NY where we experience a lot rust thanks to saltwater and winter salt, it is a different experience.
Just did one yesterday outside in the cold, not too bad of a job but pays good. Wish I could do more of these just for the pay lol.
Good camera work and close mic sound on the voice is A1. Move the compressor to another location with a longer line and you're perfect!
How much did this job cost I wonder, it’s exactly what I need to do to my car, same year & model
Nice job!
It is always interesting to get that call from a customer stuck halfway through the job. I just get pissed when it is a Sunday, they are panicked and pressuring you like it was your fault.
Your right sometimes we just have to let the customer know we are here to fix and that we did not break it so please have a seat! 😬
even watching this video makes me remember all the times i laid in nasty shit doing this type of thing. Thankfully i only work in a shop now lol. Why the hell do you use air tools on the road? One milwaukee fuel impact and electric ratchet is worth its weight in gold 10 fold.
I was thinking the same thing. I use power tools on the road. Makes things easier but air tools may just be his preference idk
Good video. I miss the days of being able to stand in the engine bay and reach everything without having to take a single other thing off
Great video, not pleasant repairing cars in the rain.
At 9:30 "Remove the housing for the tensioner" Can you describe that part? We couldn't see the bolts in the video
Damn was thinking of buying my gfs bff maximum. Bad alternator, idk if it’s worth it now 😅 $1500 needs alternator and possible battery, unknown miles
I got a 97 for $1400 at auction during the pandemic still running great
Bought battery soon after getting it. It lasted around 3 years. Just got a new battery this week. We have to replace the alternator now, too. Coils and plugs were changed twice, brakes twice. Had an oil leak in the upper oil pan gasket seal. And small stuff like new headlights and tail light housings hood shox, windshield wipers, tires alignments, oil changes, and so on
When placing the eye loop connection over the b terminal there’s supposed to be a washer over the plastic isolator piece right? Can’t have hot current just touching that plastic piece
Does anyone know??!!!
so the alternator wiring harness appears to have two clips a bigger one and a smaller one. In this video I saw the smaller one was not connected and he didn't reconnected at any point. Is it basically you choose one larger or one smaller depending on the alternator? I finished the job and I'm very thankful for this video. Very helpful and I really appreciate it. But at the end of the job the smaller clip or connector on the wiring harness was not connected to anything so I wanted to make sure it didn't need to go anywhere. Thank you for your help. God bless
Decent video, definitely glossed over all the belt parts but yeah 3/5
Thanks for the vid.. Helped alot with some details I was missing.
Showed everything this was very helpful ‼️‼️‼️💯 thank you
My alternator was recently replaced by a random guy and now my car has a squeal at start up how can I fix this?? What did he do wrong?? Too tight ?? Too loose?? Help me out
The best video on TH-cam thanks for the video
How much does an alternator change out usually cost Nissan Maxima 2000
Sampson Tartt well considering it’s taken me and my friend a couple of hours I imagine a few hundred on top of the 200$ for a new belt (assuming you get a new one) and factory alt so I would guess 500+
Is that actually Maxima?
My mechanic charge my 325
Wtf was nissan engineer's thinking🤦🏽♂️ my old criwn vics alternator takes 30 mins flat to swap bruh
Bro tell me about it's hard to replace anything without having to remove other parts cause they placed parts,wires, lines, everything in the way and closed to each other giving you no space
Not as bad as the Acura RL, but close. I get to do this tomorrow.
I need to know the colors on the connection to that alternator.
Edit. The color of the "top" wire (the one closest to the motor) then the one closest to the radiator. Please and thanks, if possible. I pulled the wires from the connector.
I’d look up a wiring diagram for the alt harness
I know this is old but I replaced the alternator on my 01 maxima yesterday and you are taking way too much stuff off I only removed the radiator and cooling fans and had the alternator in and out of the car in under an hour
thank you for commenting this bc it looks like he’s taking sooooooo much out
Thank you! Very informative!
Great video really learned a lot
Awesome! Thank you!
I always say come on baby lol when in wrenching
thank you
Yo bro, u have a link to that head mount used in this video? Cool video😁
Go pro head strap im thinking
@@JaiJai177 thanks👍
What's the size of the bolt for the altaneter? The long one that hold on the braket
14mm
How long ,and were you think i can get it at? I trynd ato z9me and advances and o rally
Try Harbor Freight Tools. I am sure they will have it a 14 mm socket.
What kinda thread? I try 14 and it was to fat to go in
Use a short socket
And then when you're already remove the half of the engine your will be closed 30 more minutes to remove the alternator 😂
How did remove the tension pulley and belt through the top..?
His rad is removed so he was able to slide it right out
@@cjmitt1337 I usually remove the radiator on the 3.5Ls because it is either that or complete removal of the AC compressor. There is enough room with the 3.0L to get them out the way he described.
@@mronemanband1 I am confused by your comment. Did you read what I wrote?
Good job no Chris fix BS🤓🤓🤓🤓 LET'S GO BRANDON 😷 😷 😷 😷
you tryna do an alternator on an 2001 i30? 😂
Aint no way to get that out from the top
If u remove the fans it will come out the top. Just be careful with the radiator that u don’t puncture it. Slide a piece of cardboard in front the radiator to protect it from the alternator when ur pulling it up and out
no thanks i will just pay the 500 at the local Vietnamese auto repair and kick back with a Diet Dew and bag of peanuts, dealer wants 800.
How did the job? You got a good deal for compared to dealership
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Sorry, but this is a poor effort. Rarely, if ever were we able to actually see where the bolts were that you were unscrewing. You went so fast that all the camera picked up was your sleeve most of the time and you didn't show any of the belts being removed. If it were me, I'd remove this and do another one where you actually tried. Bad job all around.
I did same work with basic tools 🧰 🤚 in my friend’s driveway after I went to visit and got stuck and no mechanics are available. Took me 2.5 hours but it wasn’t easy to loosen up the bolts 🇺🇸.FYI I didn’t removed anything to access the alternator