Alternator Replacement

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6 жыл бұрын

Battery Charge, Visit Workshop. Not what I wanted to see on Dominic's S500 Mercedes. So we went out and got a refurbished alternator. I mean, how hard could it be?
It did take a lot longer than anticipated. How did they cram in in there?
As always, Thank you for watching :)
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@Theclassicjoystick 2 жыл бұрын

The best video because you showed the struggle of getting the alternator out.

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks. The struggle was real. I made a mistake by jacking up the car instead of leaving it low. I thought I might have space from the bottom, but nope. I think it made it harder. We couldn’t feel our arms. Thanks for watching.

@DavidMSyme 9 ай бұрын

Excellent video. Best on youtube. I am doing my voltage regulator, so I need ALL of what you showed. Lovely! You da MAN!

@Turbo_Snail 9 ай бұрын

It’s tight. Take your time and don’t make the mistake we did putting her on the ramps. Good luck!

@auck1969 Жыл бұрын

Tough job but you did a great job persevering and getting it done. I appreciate the video and the help so I can prepare myself for mine. You have a great sense of humor. "It's a boy!". 🤣 I couldn't stop laughing.

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Thank you. It was frustrating, especially that people said you pull it through the bottom. So we drove the car on the ramps and it was inconvenient, harder than it should be, and the arms were on fire. Leave the car on the ground. I doubt you can pull the alternator from the bottom anyways. Loosen the radiator maybe you get just an extra tiny bit of clearance. Thanks for watching!

@paveltereshchuk357 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you, helpful information!!!

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

OMG! What a pain that was. No space. You can see my struggle. I was stubborn not to remove the radiator. But it will clear...

@theUbertuber01 2 жыл бұрын

I love the "im about to eat my own words" after you saying they make it easy for you 😂 im away to replace the bearings in the altenator, wish me luck 😂

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Lol. Oh man, good luck. I would say just replace the whole darn thing. It wasn’t expensive and has a lifetime warranty.

@brentlywhitson6791 4 жыл бұрын

Wonderful how to video. I I have a 3.2 MB Chrysler crossfire. Awesome machine

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Actually looking into possibly buying one. The 3.2 in stick. It’s not as easy as I thought.

@Enjoythevroom 2 жыл бұрын

Just like on my SL55, removing the fan shroud and fan makes this much easier. The time it took you to wedge that sucker in there would have been cut in half if you remove those two parts 1st! Thanks for sharing

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Yes. I’m aware now. It seemed like there was enough space. If I ever do it again, the fan is definitely coming off.

@rosendodominguez9781 4 жыл бұрын

KOOL😳.good job man tanks.

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@KD-mm3li 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Easy to follow along as you do. Then I realize this was for the 550 and i was like um ok why mine look different. The 63 just has a couple more bolts is all.

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Actually my sons is an S500. Much older than yours. The 63 is gorgeous. Maybe in a few years when it’s cheaper... one can only hope. I hope it was useful.

@KD-mm3li 3 жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail I bought my w219 amg for $2500. Yes. $2500. Probably the cheapest one ever in the USA. A client came into my shop after I was done riding up his repair bill he just asked me “ yo do you just wanna buy my car for like 3500 bucks?” I gave it a week then he offered $2500 and I was like ok take it or leave it.

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Damn!!! Nice!!!! Congrats!!! I’ve been looking for just a decent regular 550 and they go for $5-8 around here. I need to get in the hunt :)

@Kermkermsadventures 3 жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail where are you located that they go for that low

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Central Florida. But I see Georgia is cheaper when it comes to certain cars.

@DavidPerez-lo2py 2 жыл бұрын

Lol that alternator is kick your ass good brother

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Oh it did. That’s what happens when you go into a job thinking “what’s the worst that could happen?” ;)

@RogerJSkim Жыл бұрын

고생하셨습니다. 잘 봤습니다. 감사합니다.

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

😂 it was difficult at times, but in the end it was worth it.

@the74impala 4 жыл бұрын

This is hilarious. I feel like if you had a different accent, it was me talking my way through this job. Getting ready to do this on my S55, same, with more hoses😥

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

I had to keep it clean as, trust me, there would have been some cursing going on. Good luck bud. I hope yours swaps out easier.

@crazyyakuza8741 4 жыл бұрын

the74impala have you change the alternator on your s55 yet ? I’m having to do mine soon also.

@GSXR600K7 3 жыл бұрын

Best video!!!

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you!!!

@andisadler2897 Жыл бұрын

Weird how i just fouynd this. KZfaq has all videos on all subjects lol. I was driving down the local road and heard a thud thud, battery light came on. I stopped and lifted the bonnet. Alternator belt had come off the pulley so i was using battery power. Had a closer look and tensioner is kaput so new belt and new tensioner ordered 90 uk pounds.

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

I'm glad you were okay. My idler pulley actually started sounding like a supercharger until that flew off in the middle of a drive.

@andisadler2897 Жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail lol when i first started the car in the morning it did this high pitched sound but i thjought it was normal lol. Obviously it was tensioner dying.

@Wajjajagg 2 жыл бұрын

So i’m replacing my alt on my slk 55 amg & i noticed to release that tension on the belt to get the belt off that does no move the timing for it correct? I usually deal with diff’s suspension etc so i’m not to savy with the engine but curious to mess up the timing on the engine etc

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Correct. The accessory belt has no impact on the timing. While you’re there, replace the belt as well.

@davesbibliotheca6107 4 жыл бұрын

Did you have weird display issues on the dash before you replaced the alternator? I have an S500 and am getting periodic issues where it will say SRS is off, battery needs charge, and blinkers will not work, as well as fuel gauge going all the way down, but then some days none of the problems appear. After watching this and doing some reading I think I might have to replace mine too.

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

I think you may just need a new battery. Get it tested at your local auto store. They will determine if your alternator is bad or your battery. To answer your question tho, I didn’t have anything pop up on the screen.

@davesbibliotheca6107 4 жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail I replaced the battery about three weeks ago and the problems were gone for that span but just recently started up again.

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, when the batter was new and fully charged you had no issues because you had enough power. I guess your alternator is weak and can’t charge the battery full. I think it’s time for an alternator.

@jkenstube Жыл бұрын

Did the bad alternator stop your blinkers windshield wipers dim lights

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

Hm. Things started acting up because battery was low. Eventually no start. It had to come out. You can go to advance auto parts. They will connect your car to a computer and test it. It can tell whether you have a bad battery or a bad alternator. And it’s completely free.

@OBSLyfe 10 ай бұрын

I have a 09 mercedes c300 sport does this model have a auxiliary battery it's has the v 6 motor

@Turbo_Snail 10 ай бұрын

I’m not sure. I think only the S came with two batteries and even there not all of them. Our S500 only has one battery. Check the manual.

@ferdelolmopersonal9100 Жыл бұрын

Thaaaanks

@Turbo_Snail Жыл бұрын

😁

@hudamft4060 3 жыл бұрын

I have replaced my small battery, but I checked using the 12.6 volt meter but it still doesn't charge, please troubleshoot what do you think, thanks

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

If it doesn’t charge, go to the auto parts store, they will check your alternator for free. I like advance auto parts or Napa.

@siir1077 8 ай бұрын

Where's the link man?

@Turbo_Snail 8 ай бұрын

All links should be in the description. Some may not work due to the video being so old but it’ll get you in the right direction.

@tulsaoklahoma8528 8 ай бұрын

mercedes benz s430 can a bad alternator cause the check engine light to go off also

@Turbo_Snail 8 ай бұрын

I don’t think so but that leads to a low battery and that can trigger a CEL. Check mbworld.org for more info.

@lionfaceracing 2 жыл бұрын

Hey is that alternator still working after 2years ago

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Yes perfectly. The remanufactured one is essentially new. I’ve had several remanufactured alternators over the years and never had an issue. I would say get it.

@lionfaceracing 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so great help

@eyeswideshut7354 5 жыл бұрын

You should have just replaced the voltage regulator on the back of the alternator. It is a part that is known to fail and needs to be replaced.

@Turbo_Snail 5 жыл бұрын

You are right. I thought about it for a moment, however knowing my son was going to drive it I rather just drop a brand new one in there. I changed many alternators, this one was truly a pain in the a..

@distantone3396 2 жыл бұрын

Does a bad alternator affect my steering on this model ?

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

🤔 I don’t think so. What’s going on with your steering? Hard? Try flushing out your power steering fluid.

@distantone3396 2 жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail experienced a antifreeze leak which caused overheating then bad alternator signal ... Steering after that got real tough

@Turbo_Snail 2 жыл бұрын

Oh darn. That’s a lot at one time. The cheapest way to start is new fluid. If you need a power steering pump after that, that’s a much harder job.

@distantone3396 2 жыл бұрын

@@Turbo_Snail okay thank you

@OGTG8 2 жыл бұрын

TURNS OUT !! ... Only My Serpentine Belt Had Came Off , thankfully I didn't waste money buying a PS Pump and Alternator and Just the Voltage Regulator ... Seems as if that was an important part either way tho... Ofc a new Belt Also

@redbaron2448 4 жыл бұрын

You'll have to be replacing that alternator again after 1 year because Autozone alternators don't work, alternators have to be OEM you will find out the hard way, other parts can be aftermarket, but not Alternator

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure who told you that or why you would believe that. As you can see this alternator is now about a year old. I’ve had an autozone alternator on another Mercedes and after 6 years it still worked when the car was sold. Maybe the person who told you that had one with the wrong specs. If you demand a certain amperage a lesser alternator will overwork itself and eventually die.

@prettyboyerin8879 4 жыл бұрын

I just brought a 2004 mecedes s340 and it died on me and the key won’t works n do it means I need a new alternator

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Have you checked the battery first? I would jump start the car, go down to your favorite auto part store and have them run a test. They will hook up a machine and it will test the battery as well as the alternator. Don’t waste money on the wrong part. If it’s the alternator, you know how to do it. The battery is in the trunk, passenger side under a little panel. Good luck! Let me know how it went.

@prettyboyerin8879 4 жыл бұрын

Turbo Snail the dealer ship guy told me he put a new battery in the car which I don’t believe but I can’t open my trunk because my car is off and when I do jump start my car it’s only cut on for a second and takes a long time to jump start from the passage side battery

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Take the key out of your fob. Look at the bottom of the trunk, where your handle is. There is a key slot for the little key that’s in your fob. Let the battery charge for a little, it’ll jump start.

@hamitbe 4 жыл бұрын

3:35 ... then 10:00 ... mercedes makes your life hard!

@Turbo_Snail 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah, always trying to stay optimistic until it kicks my butt. ;)

@sherjohn2116 3 жыл бұрын

Nice job pal, but let me tell you something, working in a Mercedes is somehow annoying after the first 5 mins so if you would take my advice ... take it easy and try not to stress yourself, if something is stubborn take a break for a min or so.

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you. Mistakes were made. First, underestimating the job, then we put it on ramps, so it was unnecessarily high. But yeah, you right. A few deep breaths and a beer break definitely works better.

@glasser2819 3 жыл бұрын

need belt really begs for a new TENSIONER... this thing pigeon holes itself for old belt length. Don't confuse "rebuilt parts" with new.... rebuilt will last just the warranty time + 1month 🤗

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

I had actually good luck with rebuilt parts. Suspension 1 year warranty, 3 years still going strong. Alternator is now over a year, still going strong. If the car was younger, I would have gone with new. The thing is, many parts actually say that if it's not professionally installed, you forfeit the warranty. So it doesn't really matter. The tensioner is still tensioning after all this time ;)

@bestgeeksmd 5 жыл бұрын

Next time Just remove Fan Shroud or PM me and i will send you the OEM directions

@Turbo_Snail 5 жыл бұрын

Yeah I figured. Maybe I just should have had a couple more 🍻...

@musicllife 4 жыл бұрын

Can you send me oem instructions

@enrikvalle9670 2 ай бұрын

😂

@Turbo_Snail 2 ай бұрын

The struggle was real. But it was still cheaper than taking it to the shop.

@lumbertay 3 жыл бұрын

Advance charged me $217 just for the alternator

@Turbo_Snail 3 жыл бұрын

Damn, that seems excessive!! No?

@iceberg26 5 жыл бұрын

Hey how is that Alternator holding up? my w220 had the same problem...

@Turbo_Snail 5 жыл бұрын

Alternator is great after the swap. If you have voltage issues due to a bad alternator or battery you are risking messing your onboard computers up. Replace it as soon as you can. It would probably be easier if you remove the radiator van for clearance purposes.

@iceberg26 5 жыл бұрын

Turbo Snail Thanks for ur help