Original owner of my 2003 Pilot which I've put 345k miles (original engine and trans)!! I call her "The Beast". When the alternator went out, my wife implored me to junk it. With the cheapest quote at $550 parts and labor for a mechanic to install a rebuilt, I just about put a bullet in The Beast, but said, what the hell, I'll give it a "shot". I'm very limited in my mechanic skills, but with your very well done video I installed a Duralast Rebuilt from Auto Zone $150 with a lifetime warranty . Total time from start to finish, 2 hours, The beast lives on!!! Thanks Tinkering Fox!
$359 for OEM Alternator. Quoted $1,000 for mechanic to do it. Bought re-manufactured and warranted part for $180. Four hours of my time, (cause I'm a dork and that damn things TIGHT) and the baby is as good as, well, better than before. Thanks a million for the walk through!
Also bought a refurbished alternator at O'Reilly's for $144 + tax, came with lifetime warranty, followed the steps as outlined in video, no problems.....thanks for the help!
7 years later, still helping folks. Inherited mom's 2008 after she passed and as soon as I get it, battery light comes on. Test alternator, shows bad. I've changed several alternators, but I've been lucky in that they're all easy to get to, right on top. This location made me pause to decide if I really wanted to try or not. Your video was great and now the alternator is on order. Thanks!
I've noticed many videos leave out important details. This one shows a very complete descriptions of how to do something. Very helpful. Well done. Thanks
It took about two hours for me, but your video saved me a bunch of time just by showing how easy it was to relocate the reservoirs to make that little bit of extra space. Thanks!
Excellent video. I swapped out my 2006 Honda Pilot alternator J35Z1 engine with the assistance our your video. My alternator was making a whining noise that sounded like a small turbo spinning up. I use a mechanics stethoscope to isolate the problem was the alternator versus the power steering pump or the AC compressor or the idler or tensioner pulleys. I ended up taking off the top alternator bracket which allowed me to move the alternator a little more freely. Thanks for posting!
Thank you so much for this video! I changed my alternator about three years ago and all the video had me remove the passenger wheel and the splash guard and four to six hour of my time. With your video I was done in about 45 min. Thank you again!
Though there are other, similar videos on this subject, yours was the best-filmed, and easiest to follow. I believe the bracket on the top of the alternator was slightly different for my wife's 2008, but the over-all procedure was the same. Thanks for calling out the socket sizes, it was a nice touch! Though I used a local rebuilder (I don't trust parts house rebuilders), and the turn-around time was a little longer, all is well now! BTW, mileage at failure was 72,XXX miles, which I thought was a little premature. However the vehicle is now nine model-years old, so I'll cut Denso a little slack. The failure diagnosis was "diode pack failure". Eight out of twelve popped. Rebuilder says that's the most common Denso failure, and he puts all new in every one he sends out the door. Again, THANKS!
Nicely done, thanks for the review before swapping one out. 2004 Honda Pilot is very similar. Even easier with the engine covers off. Required about 1.5hrs to swap, less if you don't count tool prep/finding. Looks like the only difference is the belt. The 2004 has two belts.
Hey that one earlier this week wasn't too bad the hardest part was probably getting the belt back on other than that straight for a job going to watch a video and give you the thumbs up just cuz I know how hard the job is have a blessed day
A touch of grease where the bottom mount slides in is a huge help. My new alternator mount was tight as hell, filed the edges of the mount to remove any burr, a touch of grease and it went in grudgingly.
Your video and explanation helped me tremendously. I don't often work on cars but it was comforting to know what to expect. The only major problem I had was the lack of a tool to deal with the spring-loaded belt tension roller. I improvised using a 14mm wrench and a steel bar laying in my garage by loosely bolting them together using a large washer at the closed end of the wrench, which left the open end of the wrench to grab onto the tension roller. Again, many thanks!
This is NOT an '06 Pilot. Judging by the grill it's an '03-'05 but by looking at the alternator set-up it looks like my '05 and by what I've seen in other YT videos the '03 & '04"s have a slightly different set-up. I'm replacing the original alternator today (212K miles, over 16 years old) since I'm replacing the radiator and t-stat which will give me tons of clearance to do the job....killing two birds with one stone. I bought a remanufactured Denso alternator from RockAuto for around $120 after the core charge. Great video, BTW.
Thanks for doing this video! I have an 06 Ridgeline where it sounds as if the alternator bearings are going out and I am going to replace it. The engine bay in the Pilot is virtually identical to that of my Ridgeline so I believe the steps are going to be identical. This is VERY helpful!
Great video. I feel like I can do this now. I like how calm you are throughout, it build confidence. However, my 2004 Pilot seems to have a bit more casing that also covers the alternator. I hope to find a video for the removal of that; but will use this video for the rest of my alternator swap. Thanks TFox
Thank You Sir very much. Your video was the best of the three I watched by far, great job. Now I will feel much more comfortable replacing mine on the Wife's 2006 Honda Pilot.
If you're getting a squealing noise from bearings you can use an automotive stethoscope or a long screwdriver holding the handle against your ear while touching different areas around the pulleys to determine the source of the noise. You can also remove the serpentine belt and spin each pulley by hand individually and feel if there is a bearing going out.
This video is great & I'm definitely going to attempt this. Anyway you can provide a short list of the tools used in this video besides the tensioner pulley tool? I'd be starting from scratch, but determined to get it done myself.
Looks like I need a deep 14mm socket to reach the bottom bolt. My extenders are too long and the regular socket is too short to get enough distance from the pullys so that I can ratchet the bolt out of there. Cool vid Bro. AND I cannot get the alternator out of there...struggling. Took a while, then the new alternator does not want to fit on the bottom bracket....geeze
Fantastic video - thank you! P.S.: If you have one about Honda timing belts, love to see you do that...you've definitely got a feel for doing this stuff for others to learn!
Quick question: in your view, on a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult would you say timing belt replacement is? Can the average shade-tree hack like me do it, or is there just too much chance for catastrophe (or tight-fit fasteners requiring specialty power tools that I don't have) for an enthusiastic amateur of limited experience to risk doing it at home? I've done all kinds of replacement & repair jobs for systems external to the engine block (a/c compressor, radiator, starter / solenoid, thermostat, removed, cleaned & replaced the intake maniford, replaced brakes / rotors / calipers - i.e., I've got plenty of time under the hood and around the vehicle, but I wouldn't know where to begin with something like a valve job, etc.), but never penetrated the actual engine block. Sorry, that's a lot, but I'd value any thoughts you'd care to share - thanks!!!
Thanks for the additional feedback - last three questions: 1. What book are you referring to / would you recommend I use as a reference to do the job properly? 2. How much ought I to spend on the kit in order to avoid "cheaping out"? There's such a wide variety out there. 3. Can the job be accomplished with regular hand tools (I have a decent selection of hand tools, but no compressor / air tools)? 4. Have you seen any solid TH-cam videos on this procedure you would recommend I review? Thank you again for your assistance!
Thank you!!! Probably a few things I could have touched on like electrical system drains, cleaning contacts, charging battery, torque values, etc.... But for the regular guy or gal trying to stay within their monthly budget and get their daily driver back on the road this video is just enough. Thanks Darren for watching and commenting.
@@kevefox I had the same reaction as Darren Roth. This is one of the very best videos I have seen for DIY mechanics like me. It's concise, easy to follow, logical, friendly, decent quality video, and best of all it is totally correct! The minor things you mention are not significant. What a kind and generous act. Thank you Tinkering Fox. You made this job a cinch and saved me and many more people 1000s of dollars. God bless you.
dude, awesome walk thru, less than $180. and no busted knuckles. extremely helpful. need to start doing my own maintenance & repair on my pilot. my local honda dealer is an outright crook. so keep making them!!
How would you know if it's the alternator or the bearings in the pully system? Your video is great and I was all ready to get this done until someone said it could be the bearings. I'm not even sure if my question makes sense because I don't know all the terminology.
What tool did you use for the tensioner? I cannot get my tensioner loose for the life of me. But i have the j35z1 engine.. i think it may be different.
Wave Potter it's a tensioner pulley tool. You can rent them at the local parts store or pick one up for about $30. A 1/2" or 3/8" breaker bar works too (depends on ID of the square). I hope this helps.
Dealerships always install factory Honda parts and usually charge retail price. They, like most shops, charge by how many hours the repair manual calls for. Multiply that number by their hourly rate, usually $100 plus/hr, and any associated shop supplies, and you get your total. The way that you can save money while having a repair done is combining two repairs that require some of the same disassembly labor. In this case something like a serpentine belt or tensioner pulley. $600 at the dealership is probably not that far off when you look at the price of their parts and labor. They may also charge you to recharge your battery, and do the original diagnosis although most shops will waive that diagnosis fee if you have the repairs done by them. I hope this helps.
Mitchell Lerich Thank you. With filming and retakes, camera positioning, lighting, etc probably two hours. Actual repair time was more like 30-40 minutes. Charged the batt for a few hours too.
Appears to be a quality video. Steady camera, clear/HiDef photography. But, I can't hear a thing. Is it just me or is anyone else having trouble. I have both my computer speaker vol up and the in-app volume on the video control both at max. Am I missing something?
Sorry for the late response, I was on the road. Sometimes alternators brackets have a bushing that can be moved slightly to accommodate machining variances on the alternator.
So, has anyone ran into the problem of going to move the tension pulley and realizing that you don't have a 14mm bolt, but you have a, what seems to be, star face. I don't know, but it seems like I need a star bit to move the pulley. Any help would be nice.
Tinkering Fox Thank you for your rapid response. I am a do it myselfer, but sadly have to hand over the torch to the mechanic I think. My description might be off on what I'm seeing and can't take a picture. We are the second owners, and I think someone has done some work and replaced the original one with this crap. Thank you for your rapid response! It looks not like a bolt head, but like something you would use a screw driver with a star bit. Super weird. My wife and mother told me to just do the mechanic thing. Regrettably I now have to swallow my pride and go to those robbers! lol I thank you again and your video is the best one on TH-cam! Thanks again! Hey, maybe what I said will make sense now, and you'll have a trick I can do? lol God bless you my brother in Christ! Have a wonderful day!
Tinkering Fox thank you very much! That is what it looks like. Unfortunately, we just bought a house and are about to move! Those are packed and ready to go. Now if I can remember which box they are in. LoL Thanks again! Hey, honestly I would rather buy a new set of those than take it to the shop! You're awesome man! God bless you Brother! Take it easy.
😓😓😓😭😭😭😫😫😪😪I'm stranded in the middle of Ohio on 80 90 going to chicago camping back from a trip to Washington dc with my kids my alternator die on me on Washington, I manage to change it without a fuss, starting driving back to chicago and the same symptoms battery light power loss a buddy charges my battery for 10 minutes, it runs for about ten minutes and off it goes again, I replace it with an advance auto parts one, there's one 45 minute from where I am, to far to do the change course of course it has warranty, but autozone is closer, so I'm going to try my luck with autozone and lose the warranty at advance auto parts.🙄😖😞😟😤
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Original owner of my 2003 Pilot which I've put 345k miles (original engine and trans)!! I call her "The Beast". When the alternator went out, my wife implored me to junk it. With the cheapest quote at $550 parts and labor for a mechanic to install a rebuilt, I just about put a bullet in The Beast, but said, what the hell, I'll give it a "shot". I'm very limited in my mechanic skills, but with your very well done video I installed a Duralast Rebuilt from Auto Zone $150 with a lifetime warranty . Total time from start to finish, 2 hours, The beast lives on!!! Thanks Tinkering Fox!
Thanks for sharing, that’s awesome!! Good job!
$359 for OEM Alternator. Quoted $1,000 for mechanic to do it. Bought re-manufactured and warranted part for $180. Four hours of my time, (cause I'm a dork and that damn things TIGHT) and the baby is as good as, well, better than before. Thanks a million for the walk through!
Daniel Whitney
$1,180 in your pocket for 4 hours....not a bad trade.
Excellent video ! I am on vacation in Florida and will be doing this tomorrow….Thank you😊
Also bought a refurbished alternator at O'Reilly's for $144 + tax, came with lifetime warranty, followed the steps as outlined in video, no problems.....thanks for the help!
7 years later, still helping folks. Inherited mom's 2008 after she passed and as soon as I get it, battery light comes on. Test alternator, shows bad. I've changed several alternators, but I've been lucky in that they're all easy to get to, right on top. This location made me pause to decide if I really wanted to try or not. Your video was great and now the alternator is on order. Thanks!
That’s cool! Sorry to hear about her passing though.
You make it look so easy... it's took me 2 days lucky I have a spare car to go to work. Thank you for all the detail and clear video.
I've noticed many videos leave out important details. This one shows a very complete descriptions of how to do something.
Very helpful. Well done.
Thanks
It took about two hours for me, but your video saved me a bunch of time just by showing how easy it was to relocate the reservoirs to make that little bit of extra space. Thanks!
EasyMac308 you’re welcome
Excellent video. I swapped out my 2006 Honda Pilot alternator J35Z1 engine with the assistance our your video. My alternator was making a whining noise that sounded like a small turbo spinning up. I use a mechanics stethoscope to isolate the problem was the alternator versus the power steering pump or the AC compressor or the idler or tensioner pulleys. I ended up taking off the top alternator bracket which allowed me to move the alternator a little more freely. Thanks for posting!
Joe Heskett thanks for commenting
Thank you so much for this video! I changed my alternator about three years ago and all the video had me remove the passenger wheel and the splash guard and four to six hour of my time. With your video I was done in about 45 min. Thank you again!
Though there are other, similar videos on this subject, yours was the best-filmed, and easiest to follow. I believe the bracket on the top of the alternator was slightly different for my wife's 2008, but the over-all procedure was the same.
Thanks for calling out the socket sizes, it was a nice touch!
Though I used a local rebuilder (I don't trust parts house rebuilders), and the turn-around time was a little longer, all is well now!
BTW, mileage at failure was 72,XXX miles, which I thought was a little premature. However the vehicle is now nine model-years old, so I'll cut Denso a little slack.
The failure diagnosis was "diode pack failure". Eight out of twelve popped. Rebuilder says that's the most common Denso failure, and he puts all new in every one he sends out the door.
Again, THANKS!
Springer Pop I'm glad it helped. Thanks for the feedback.
Glad this video was out there, just completed the job and saved me $100s. Thank you for the step by step!
Matthew Mertz you're welcome, glad to hear it!
Nicely done, thanks for the review before swapping one out. 2004 Honda Pilot is very similar. Even easier with the engine covers off. Required about 1.5hrs to swap, less if you don't count tool prep/finding. Looks like the only difference is the belt. The 2004 has two belts.
Hey that one earlier this week wasn't too bad the hardest part was probably getting the belt back on other than that straight for a job going to watch a video and give you the thumbs up just cuz I know how hard the job is have a blessed day
This video is very helpful your video skills are great and you explained how to very well thank you I’m changing my mother in law’s tomorrow
A touch of grease where the bottom mount slides in is a huge help. My new alternator mount was tight as hell, filed the edges of the mount to remove any burr, a touch of grease and it went in grudgingly.
Thank you for the info. Will be tackling this after work today. 130k and 15 years on this old alternator.
Thank you so much for your video. I'm going to replace mine this weekend after watching your video, seems easy enough.
Your video and explanation helped me tremendously. I don't often work on cars but it was comforting to know what to expect. The only major problem I had was the lack of a tool to deal with the spring-loaded belt tension roller. I improvised using a 14mm wrench and a steel bar laying in my garage by loosely bolting them together using a large washer at the closed end of the wrench, which left the open end of the wrench to grab onto the tension roller. Again, many thanks!
Dennis A. Pashoukos
You are very welcome, I'm glad it helped.
This is NOT an '06 Pilot. Judging by the grill it's an '03-'05 but by looking at the alternator set-up it looks like my '05 and by what I've seen in other YT videos the '03 & '04"s have a slightly different set-up. I'm replacing the original alternator today (212K miles, over 16 years old) since I'm replacing the radiator and t-stat which will give me tons of clearance to do the job....killing two birds with one stone. I bought a remanufactured Denso alternator from RockAuto for around $120 after the core charge. Great video, BTW.
Thanks for doing this video! I have an 06 Ridgeline where it sounds as if the alternator bearings are going out and I am going to replace it. The engine bay in the Pilot is virtually identical to that of my Ridgeline so I believe the steps are going to be identical. This is VERY helpful!
My situation was exactly the same. Changed battery and battery light was still on. Thank you for this video. Everything is perfect again.
Great to hear
Great video. I feel like I can do this now. I like how calm you are throughout, it build confidence. However, my 2004 Pilot seems to have a bit more casing that also covers the alternator. I hope to find a video for the removal of that; but will use this video for the rest of my alternator swap. Thanks TFox
Paul Puente cool, thanks for watching and commenting
Very efficient video, very helpful. Well done! Thank you for saving me a ton of money by doing it myself!
Thanks for posting this video! This is something I never would have attempted before! Great step by step!
augfog thanks for watching and commenting
Great video!!! Excellent setup, details, explanations, angles - you did it all. Appreciate you!
Thanks
Thank You Sir very much. Your video was the best of the three I watched by far, great job. Now I will feel much more comfortable replacing mine on the Wife's 2006 Honda Pilot.
If you're getting a squealing noise from bearings you can use an automotive stethoscope or a long screwdriver holding the handle against your ear while touching different areas around the pulleys to determine the source of the noise. You can also remove the serpentine belt and spin each pulley by hand individually and feel if there is a bearing going out.
Very helpful in every way. You made it look easy and I cant wait to do the work myself using your video walk through! Thanks very much!
Lonnie Wymbs thank you and you are very welcome.
GREAT VIDEO!! Good concise explanations. Great tips. I just hope it works the same on a 2004 Pilot!!
Ron Bishop thank you.
Very close, just remove the top engine covers to make it easier.
Awesome video! Simple and to the point I’m very skeptical about doing my catalytic converters is that easy
This video is great & I'm definitely going to attempt this. Anyway you can provide a short list of the tools used in this video besides the tensioner pulley tool? I'd be starting from scratch, but determined to get it done myself.
I’ll put together a list if I can get a few minutes to skim through the video. I’m usually really busy. Glad to hear you’re going tackle this project!
Looks like I need a deep 14mm socket to reach the bottom bolt. My extenders are too long and the regular socket is too short to get enough distance from the pullys so that I can ratchet the bolt out of there. Cool vid Bro. AND I cannot get the alternator out of there...struggling. Took a while, then the new alternator does not want to fit on the bottom bracket....geeze
Fantastic video - thank you! P.S.: If you have one about Honda timing belts, love to see you do that...you've definitely got a feel for doing this stuff for others to learn!
Miles Eggimann thank you. I don’t have one on that but if a neighbor or friend needs help I’ll certainly film one.
Quick question: in your view, on a scale of 1 to 10, how difficult would you say timing belt replacement is? Can the average shade-tree hack like me do it, or is there just too much chance for catastrophe (or tight-fit fasteners requiring specialty power tools that I don't have) for an enthusiastic amateur of limited experience to risk doing it at home? I've done all kinds of replacement & repair jobs for systems external to the engine block (a/c compressor, radiator, starter / solenoid, thermostat, removed, cleaned & replaced the intake maniford, replaced brakes / rotors / calipers - i.e., I've got plenty of time under the hood and around the vehicle, but I wouldn't know where to begin with something like a valve job, etc.), but never penetrated the actual engine block. Sorry, that's a lot, but I'd value any thoughts you'd care to share - thanks!!!
Miles Eggimann I would say 6 the first time. It’s really not hard just read the book and go slow step by step. Also don’t cheap out on parts.
Thanks for the additional feedback - last three questions:
1. What book are you referring to / would you recommend I use as a reference to do the job properly?
2. How much ought I to spend on the kit in order to avoid "cheaping out"? There's such a wide variety out there.
3. Can the job be accomplished with regular hand tools (I have a decent selection of hand tools, but no compressor / air tools)?
4. Have you seen any solid TH-cam videos on this procedure you would recommend I review?
Thank you again for your assistance!
Miles Eggimann Just a Chilton or Haynes manual
Great video man, you just convinced me to tackle this on my 03.
Jason Kuznicki nice! It's really not hard and will save you quite a bit of coin. Change out your belt while you're at it.
BIG help man!! Thanks for this video. I just needed to remove the reservoir and all was well.
kz6fittycent that’s great. I’m glad it helped.
Can't thank you enough for this video!!
Thank you for making the effort to do this video.
So nice to have a good preview!
Thank you!
Why would anyone let alone 15 people dislike this video. Thanks for an awesome video and view.
Thank you!!!
Probably a few things I could have touched on like electrical system drains, cleaning contacts, charging battery, torque values, etc....
But for the regular guy or gal trying to stay within their monthly budget and get their daily driver back on the road this video is just enough.
Thanks Darren for watching and commenting.
@@kevefox I had the same reaction as Darren Roth. This is one of the very best videos I have seen for DIY mechanics like me. It's concise, easy to follow, logical, friendly, decent quality video, and best of all it is totally correct! The minor things you mention are not significant. What a kind and generous act. Thank you Tinkering Fox. You made this job a cinch and saved me and many more people 1000s of dollars. God bless you.
I was wondering the same thing... smh
Great video detailed step by step...
You're welcome Steve, I'm glad it helps. Good to hear.
Nice Video man, short sweet and to the point.
Thanks!
dude, awesome walk thru, less than $180. and no busted knuckles. extremely helpful. need to start doing my own maintenance & repair on my pilot. my local honda dealer is an outright crook. so keep making them!!
great vid, thank you TinkeringFox. same same here. saved bunch of money. Happy Easter
You’re most welcome
thank you so much for this video! you're the man!
Great video,,, very helpful
How would you know if it's the alternator or the bearings in the pully system? Your video is great and I was all ready to get this done until someone said it could be the bearings. I'm not even sure if my question makes sense because I don't know all the terminology.
What tool did you use for the tensioner? I cannot get my tensioner loose for the life of me. But i have the j35z1 engine.. i think it may be different.
Wave Potter it's a tensioner pulley tool. You can rent them at the local parts store or pick one up for about $30. A 1/2" or 3/8" breaker bar works too (depends on ID of the square). I hope this helps.
Thanks for posting the walk through!
Daniel Jones you’re most welcome
Great video thank you! Made things easier, Now getting to work!
N Cortez great! Thanks for watching.
Tinkering Fox :)
Keep me in prayer, Lord willing, I will get the family Pilot back on the road tomorrow 🥲🙏🏾
Awesome walk through thanks
Awesome video
Glad it helped. Thanks for the comment.
Awesome video. Much thanks
Damien gotti you’re welcome, thank you.
Thank you so much for the video.
You make look so easy
Ummm, come over for about the length of this video, please! While you're here, you can record an updated version if you like, lol!
great video. thanks!
how does the belt tensioner works? do you just push it yo remove the belt or you would have to loosen up its screw?
Blue River It’s just a pulley mounted on a spring loaded arm, there is nothing to loosen before moving it.
Really nice video
Chris R. Thanks
Thank you
Thanks Eric
Thanks !
Where did you get the belt remover at ? And what’s the name of it ?
I got mine at Sears. Serpentine belt tool. Here’s a link to harbor freight….
www.harborfreight.com/serpentine-belt-tool-kit-63689.html
Nice job
you are te Men... thanks... the Dealer just change me around $600 for this... what should I do guys.
Dealerships always install factory Honda parts and usually charge retail price. They, like most shops, charge by how many hours the repair manual calls for. Multiply that number by their hourly rate, usually $100 plus/hr, and any associated shop supplies, and you get your total. The way that you can save money while having a repair done is combining two repairs that require some of the same disassembly labor. In this case something like a serpentine belt or tensioner pulley. $600 at the dealership is probably not that far off when you look at the price of their parts and labor. They may also charge you to recharge your battery, and do the original diagnosis although most shops will waive that diagnosis fee if you have the repairs done by them. I hope this helps.
Where can i buy the serpentine belt tensioner remover tool?
Here’s a link to Harbor Freight....www.harborfreight.com/serpentine-belt-tool-kit-63689.html
you made my bro . .
awesome video. how much time did the job take
Mitchell Lerich
Thank you. With filming and retakes, camera positioning, lighting, etc probably two hours. Actual repair time was more like 30-40 minutes. Charged the batt for a few hours too.
Tinkering Fox thanks for that info
Why do they never come out as easy as they do in the videos....
Appears to be a quality video. Steady camera, clear/HiDef photography. But, I can't hear a thing. Is it just me or is anyone else having trouble. I have both my computer speaker vol up and the in-app volume on the video control both at max. Am I missing something?
fly4doe thanks, I need to adjust the volume in youtube settings. Headphones seem to work better.......working on it.
I just wanted to say I don't think that is a 2006 but it is that same process
Same Story. Total rip off by a mechanic. Said they had to remove the radiator to do this. Wanted $800
For some reason im having trouble getting the bottom to go in. like its just a tad to big
Sorry for the late response, I was on the road. Sometimes alternators brackets have a bushing that can be moved slightly to accommodate machining variances on the alternator.
@@kevefox I appreciate the reply. It wasnt going to work. Luckily my friend was able to grind it down a bit.
THANK YOU>>>
I replaced the old alternator now I have the battery light come off and on .
Could be a loose connection or just a bad alternator right out if the box?
So, has anyone ran into the problem of going to move the tension pulley and realizing that you don't have a 14mm bolt, but you have a, what seems to be, star face. I don't know, but it seems like I need a star bit to move the pulley. Any help would be nice.
Dan Dawson if it looks like a star, you may want to try a 12 point socket.
Tinkering Fox Thank you for your rapid response. I am a do it myselfer, but sadly have to hand over the torch to the mechanic I think. My description might be off on what I'm seeing and can't take a picture. We are the second owners, and I think someone has done some work and replaced the original one with this crap. Thank you for your rapid response! It looks not like a bolt head, but like something you would use a screw driver with a star bit. Super weird. My wife and mother told me to just do the mechanic thing. Regrettably I now have to swallow my pride and go to those robbers! lol I thank you again and your video is the best one on TH-cam! Thanks again! Hey, maybe what I said will make sense now, and you'll have a trick I can do? lol God bless you my brother in Christ! Have a wonderful day!
Dan Dawson sounds like possibly a torx head.
m.sears.com/lisle-12-pc-torx-bit-set/p-00946345000P
Tinkering Fox thank you very much! That is what it looks like. Unfortunately, we just bought a house and are about to move! Those are packed and ready to go. Now if I can remember which box they are in. LoL Thanks again! Hey, honestly I would rather buy a new set of those than take it to the shop! You're awesome man! God bless you Brother! Take it easy.
Tinkering Fox plus I have never seen those on a tension pulley, but I'm not a mechanic. lol Thanks again. Glad to know of that option.
Alternator won't slide into bottom mount..
Judging by the grill this in an '03-'05 Honda Pilot, NOT an '06.
Just went by the registration.
Nice video but that’s not a 06 looks more like a 02-04
🇺🇸💕👍👍
The bottom bolt is a pain in the butt to line up
Joe Shaffer you are correct. 🤬
Tinkering Fox yesss I’ve been fighting and cussing the last hour and half
Joe Shaffer meanwhile laughing all the way home from the parts store saving big bucks.
😓😓😓😭😭😭😫😫😪😪I'm stranded in the middle of Ohio on 80 90 going to chicago camping back from a trip to Washington dc with my kids my alternator die on me on Washington, I manage to change it without a fuss, starting driving back to chicago and the same symptoms battery light power loss a buddy charges my battery for 10 minutes, it runs for about ten minutes and off it goes again, I replace it with an advance auto parts one, there's one 45 minute from where I am, to far to do the change course of course it has warranty, but autozone is closer, so I'm going to try my luck with autozone and lose the warranty at advance auto parts.🙄😖😞😟😤
Damn, that sounds like a movie! Make sure all of your main fuses are intact too. Good luck 👍🏻