How to Test an Alternator

Рет қаралды 9,378,336

10 жыл бұрын

Diagnosing Alternator Problems. Learn how to test an alternator with a Multimeter. Does your car not start, do you have dim headlights or interior lights, does the starter sound weak when start the engine, or does your car die sitting overnight? This video will show you a few ways to test your alternator to see if it is bad, is going bad or is good. A good alternator will show a charge at around 14.2-14.7v while the car is running and under an electrical load it wont drop below 13v.
Here is a great multimeter for under $20: amzn.to/3sy10xH
Test your Battery: • How to Test a Car Batt...
Check for Parasitic Draw: • How to Find a Short in...
Top 10 Mistakes Car Owners Make: • Top 10 Mistakes Car Ow...
*If the video was helpful, remember to give it a "thumbs up" and consider subscribing. New videos every Thursday*
-Website: www.ChrisFixed.com
-Facebook: / chrisfix8
-Twitter: / chrisfixed
-Instagram: / chrisfixit
-Subscribe Here: kzfaq.info_c...
-KZfaq Channel: / chrisfix
Disclaimer:
Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, I cannot guarantee against improper use or unauthorized modifications of this information. ChrisFix assumes no liability for property damage or injury incurred as a result of any of the information contained in this video. Use this information at your own risk. ChrisFix recommends safe practices when working on vehicles and or with tools seen or implied in this video. Due to factors beyond the control of ChrisFix, no information contained in this video shall create any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee of any particular result. Any injury, damage, or loss that may result from improper use of these tools, equipment, or from the information contained in this video is the sole responsibility of the user and not ChrisFix.

Пікірлер: 4 700

@jumpercable20 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Chris, I'm a retired auto mechanic, with 4 years experience at General Motors Assy Division, (Back from 1978--1981), then 15 years as ASE cert master at a Chevrolet Dealer, then 4 years at an automotive mechanical claims facility (Call center for under 800.00 repairs). I have to thank and congratulate you for the outstanding job you're doing. You are helping people and asking nothing in return but for people to subscribe to your channel. You are helping thousands of people from being fleeced by the people that take advantage of people that don't know anything about the automobile or the industry that's giving them a bad name due to greed and corruption. My guess is the thumbs down people are the ones losing money thanks to your KZfaq help. I just want to thank you and salute your help to people that are tired of being screwed by the shops and mechanics that are more concerned with making money than keeping customers happy.

@frankramirez86 3 жыл бұрын

Jumpercable wireless sir you are so right...love you comment

@sasusan1 3 жыл бұрын

I simply don't understand how you get any thumbs down on your videos. Unbelievable; the nature of man. Thanks Chris for your exceptional videos.

@denoall 3 жыл бұрын

Frank Ramirez i need those 😭

@georgedavis2634 3 жыл бұрын

If u have an ase and all this experience why are u hear

@SwayNotZay 3 жыл бұрын

@@georgedavis2634 hear

@ricardosegoviajr5307 5 жыл бұрын

Outstanding video. Shady mechanic told me I had a bad alternator. Ran these test and it was within the mentioned volt range. All that was needed was to clean connector to alternator. You saved me $350. THANK YOU!!!!

@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful!

@tnamen1307 5 жыл бұрын

@@chrisfix My car has parasitic current draw of .02 amps under 12.6 volt 45ah battery. What would be the voltage of the car after sitting straight unused for 48 hour????

@Apocolis64 5 жыл бұрын

@@tnamen1307 There are acceptable current draws in newer vehicles. New car manufacturers say that 30-50mA (can be upwards of 80mA for trucks with a lot of accessories)is acceptable. Anything higher than I'd worry about it. Clocks and computers to some degree stay on even when in sleep mode so you'll always have draw.

@Apocolis64 5 жыл бұрын

Realistically .5V and below is acceptable loss throughout a vehicles entire circuit. Anything more than 1/2 a volt and I'd then worry about finding where the voltage is going.

@tnamen1307 5 жыл бұрын

@@Apocolis64 the voltage drops to 12.40 from 12.60 in just 2 days. Is this ok??

@reneecollins462 2 жыл бұрын

You are my hero. Since I lost my husband I've had to figure out how to do a lot of things on my own. The information you provide is detailed and specific and clear and anytime I watch one of your videos I come away with confidence that I have learned what I need to know from you. I appreciate so much everything you post because even if it doesn't apply to me today at some point I'm sure I'll need the information and the information you provide is so good thank you so very much for everything you do.

@thenightporter Жыл бұрын

Renee, your post made me tear up. I am sad to hear that you lost your husband. I commend and admire you for having the strength to help yourself. I sense that you are a kind lady. I am on my own too and it is tough when we have to do everything ourselves. It IS kind of fun though when someone at work will talk about a car issue and we can pipe it, "have you checked ______?" and share the wisdom we learned from Chris (only we don't cite him). Even the men at work look at me and ask, "how do you know that?!" I fib and say, "I know some mechanics. I watched. I learned. I fixed some cars." 😆

@demetriusjackson472 Жыл бұрын

@@thenightporter !0

@mattthambirajahpt286 Жыл бұрын

100% - This channel has saved me thousands.....

@solarsolari6705 Жыл бұрын

RIP, to your husbands ladies, but you have to move on and get married again......

@audreyrose7450 Жыл бұрын

@@solarsolari6705tf are you even talking about

@columbia1991 Жыл бұрын

I really enjoy your tips and this one saved me a ton! Our 6 year old Lexus had trouble starting so I took it to Lexus. They said I needed a new battery ($400) and a new alternator ($600). They charged me $120 to diagnose! I guess I should have just gone to an auto store! Looking at the battery I noticed it was the original and there was a label indicating an 84 month warranty. I asked the service advisor and then he told me that I was eligible for a 25% proration off a new battery so it would be “only” $300 but he highly recommend terminal cleaning and protection for an additional $25. I was pissed so I paid the $120 diagnostic fee and drove it home. I went to Costco and bought a larger AGM battery (27F vs 24F) and it fits perfect. I then followed your steps and discovered that the alternator is fine. I could kick myself for taking it to the dealer for diagnostics but I didn’t know how to check the alternator until later. Thanks and keep up the great work!

@leevww Жыл бұрын

Dealers and auto mechanics in general are liars and thieves.. Find an honest one, they are out their ,few and far between but you can find one... , then stick with them. The rest let them Rot,, this industry is about the worse their is..Having bought and sold and repaired dozens if not 100s of cars over my lifetime,,this is what I've found to be true...

@poison2285 3 ай бұрын

Dealership techs will do anything to get those extra hours.

@TDMack12 4 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone that do an instructional video that's to the point and no rambling about irrelevant matters unrelated to what the viewers are seeking. Chris you are the textbook example of how videos for DIY's should be done. Thank you much.

@tigerlily8504 8 ай бұрын

EXACTLY!!!

@turkishexpress 7 ай бұрын

Agreed!

@israelvibrations100 7 ай бұрын

Agreed 100,000%!

@sincereoneson 2 ай бұрын

I definitely agree.🎉🎉🎉❤

@bibo3373 6 жыл бұрын

Man, Life would have been easier 50 years ago if we had the internet. Life is getting better in a lot of ways. Not all though. Thanks, and you deserve your subscription and view numbers.

@chrisfix 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks! The goal it to help people!!!

@zazarays 3 жыл бұрын

@@hoobered1232 No denying everything takes longer that way

@mrrice3443 3 жыл бұрын

@@hoobered1232 Right on ! And you didnt h have to worry about misinformation or lies .

@mrrice3443 3 жыл бұрын

@David McKee Yes I have to admit I have learned more about more things since the web just because of the speed of acquiring info . I wish we had KZfaq back when I was learning the guitar . I used to taperecord song off of the radio and slow them down by wedging something into the tapedeck and play them over and over 100s of times to learn a song or find a tablature in guitar mag . Now you can find a lesson on just that song maybe even by the original artist . Learn the song in 30 - 45 min

@dvader3000 3 жыл бұрын

@David McKee oh wow. You must be lazy,reading books is a bad thing for you?

@davehawkins403 Жыл бұрын

Chris, you are a ROCKSTAR! Thank you for helping me fix pretty much every issue I have had with my vehicles. You’ve helped me save $1000’s of dollars doing it myself! Thanks man!

@MikeBrown-ii3pt Жыл бұрын

It's been a while since I've had to test an alternator so I needed a "refresher course". I'm glad to have found this simple, too the point video that told me everything I needed to know. It helped me figure out that my brothers car didn't need an alternator but just a new battery. We had several days of sub-zero temps last week and his battery gave up. Now, if I can only get him to reimburse me for the price of the new battery lol!

@johnbox1135 5 жыл бұрын

Just saved me $150! Cleaned connection to alternator and now it is working like new!

@skyrat174 4 жыл бұрын

Lol!

@CatalystSM 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best auto DIY videos I’ve watched. Easy to follow, explained well without over doing it. Extremely helpful- thanks.

@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@tobsternater 2 жыл бұрын

Yes....your videos are so well explained and factual. No issues with being the look at me guy while you're shooting. Very appreciated!

@dumpsterstu4474 3 жыл бұрын

New years day my Alternator went out on my Civic I needed a refresher course on testing it. Thanks for making this video.

@215.civicsi7 2 жыл бұрын

10th gen civic?

@Scyther7881 2 жыл бұрын

Can’t thank you enough. You helped me determine that my alternator was, in fact, bad but more importantly when it came time for me to replace it I paid extra close attention to the wires and bolts only to find that my negative terminal on the battery was rusty, the chassis ground was loose, AND the chassis ground wire was frayed. As soon as I replaced the alternator and negative terminal wiring my car started right up and it sounds better than ever. Thank you so much.

@JamieDelour 7 жыл бұрын

Chris, you're doing a great service for people far and wide! Thank you

@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын

I am glad the videos are helpful!!!

@jay-nh6et 7 жыл бұрын

Chris, u said that the voltage should not drop below 13.0v with loads on, but then u go on and say it should not drop to 12.7v. So which one? thanks for all ur help, you're awesome.

@jamesleonard408 7 жыл бұрын

Jamie Delour

@jimdavidson5208 7 жыл бұрын

Shouldn't drop at all. Long as you have anough alternator to created the DC voltage and current. Also proper wire size and terminations. If your system drops below idle no load voltage, you have an issue. The entire vehicle and audio slash lighting systems are being under fed/performance.

@uplay64 7 жыл бұрын

James Leonard 2012 Volkswagen Jetta s

@debruin14 4 жыл бұрын

This video was awesome! Did the negative voltage drop test on the alternator. Found I had 0.8Vs of drop between the alternator housing and the battery! Pulled alternator and cleaned/sanded brackets and bolts and boom! Alternator putting out 14.4V instead of 13.8.. under load it was below 12.75V before cleaning. After cleaning it held over 14V with everything turned on. Great tips! Thanks Chris!

@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks a lot Luke!

@w1ldthin9 2 жыл бұрын

what does removing and then cleaning the brackets do? provide for a better ground?

@tempgar 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for an elegant, good, informative, clear, uncluttered video. I didn't have to sift through bad comedy or bad music or other gimmicks but just got what I needed. Well done and thanks again.

@fongdeep3583 9 ай бұрын

Love your videos Chrisfix! I used this video to diagnose an alternator issue with my 2008 Civic. It's almost at 300000 kms and your detailed and thorough videos are a big part of helping it make it to that milestone!

@randallposey4392 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, young man. You really packed in a whole lot of information. Great job. A video cleaning the connections would be helpful. Not for me, but for those new DIY'S out there. A lot of money is wasted on buying alternators and batteries that are not needed. Happy New Year and have a blessed 2020.

@kimwilmot693 Жыл бұрын

Terrific video. To the point with no useless commentary. Thank you so much for the great detail in what to do. 👍🏻

@craig4197 2 жыл бұрын

Well explained, and I love it when you say, "I'm good." Then move right along... very informative and efficient. I test wires in the field for a living, and I learned a few tricks to apply to cars. Great job, and you have a subscriber. You know your stuff.

@cehuddl 3 жыл бұрын

Chris keep up the great videos. You teach me more about auto maintenance than anyone else on KZfaq.

@Gixx2000 4 жыл бұрын

This vid is excellent - I especially appreciated the voltage drop test reminder. Clear, concise, well done! I'm a subscriber 👍

@jameswalker1210 4 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video! Well filmed, diagnosed, instructed, & explained! Easy learning video, thank you Chris.

@chrisgianoutsos4837 Жыл бұрын

Man, great vid! Going to test my alternator today, had no idea what to do. Your video made it very easy to understand, and love that you went through the whole series of checks for bad ground. Thank you sir!

@lamusicamees424 6 ай бұрын

1989 Jeep YJ owner here. Thanks Chris for this very well explained video and giving me clear instructions on how to check all this and the reasons and logic in strange readings. Brilliant video. Thanks for reaching me how to figure these gremlins out and what to clean and replace. 100/100

@chrisfix 6 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@SnackAttack77 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much brother! The end of of your vid with the voltage drop test was what allowed me to find that I had a bad alternator from Rock Auto and nothing else!

@gtrust1779 3 жыл бұрын

This is the perfect pace and amount of detail for me to learn. Its very satisfying when you find a tuber tuned to your learning pace and style. Thanks for your work Chris

@tobsternater 2 жыл бұрын

Yes....great pace...explained in plain speak. Well done to you!

@thenightporter Жыл бұрын

I agree

@winfieldritzert2176 Жыл бұрын

Yes! Very important that tutorials aren't rushed or bogged down with too much info. This, as you said, was perfect...

@bigbenchrob 21 күн бұрын

Your video came up in a Google search for “how to test alternator”. You concisely provided exactly the information I needed to answer my question. Without all the crap. Sincerely, thank you!

@chrisfix 20 күн бұрын

I'm glad the video was helpful!

@marsoelflaco5722 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the straight to the point, no nonsense instructions and information. It came in handy! 👍🏽✌🏽

@zahimiibrahim3602 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much Chris, I have a problem with either my alternator or battery and tonight I'm going to find out which one it is using your excellent tutorial.

@SotosMoud 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you for all your helping vids man! I'm planning to fix an old audi a4 and am really struglling with the battery stuff. Your information and advice are a great helper, keep it up.

@anitamackeigan108 2 жыл бұрын

Finally, someone who speak plain simple language and doesn't ramble on or try to sell something!! Thank you!!

@vinny2474 3 жыл бұрын

years later and im still using this video for car problems. great video :)

@kodyburlein3227 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the lesson bro ur a good visual teacher clear and speaker and decent camera guy. We need more youtuber with ur teaching abilities! Much Love, Dakota Burlein

@WilliamDye-willdye 8 жыл бұрын

Yesterday I replaced the alternator on my 1G DSM (a 1991 Mitsubishi Eclipse). This was a very big deal for me, because I don't know much about cars. Replacing an alternator was the most complicated auto repair task that I'd ever attempted, so I watched several KZfaq videos to help me understand what I was getting into. This video was one of the best, so thank you for posting it. The new alternator seems to be working great so far. I plan to check on it during the next few days, using sources such as this video as my guide. Thanks again.

@chrisfix 8 жыл бұрын

+William Dye Awesome! That is great you were able to change the alternator! It isnt too bad and now you are ready to do more stuff! Glad the video was helpful!

@FeelFighters 5 жыл бұрын

I know this is 3 years old. But I also have a 1g dsm, it's a 90 talon Tsi, but you're lucky that was your first car repair. Some alternators I've done, you need to remove the tire and get under the car because its towards the firewall. 1g dsm alternator is a piece of cake, I hope everything worked out and that old beast is still running. Cheers.

@BearClawJ Жыл бұрын

Damn this is a perfect, straight to the point video. Love it👍🏻

@rvscootin3457 Жыл бұрын

Great Video and Thanks!!! As a side note... You could also disconnect each wire, and use the Ohm (resistance) function on the meter to check for excessive resistance. This would cause the same voltage drop issue if there was excessive resistance.

@emmanueldipom7183 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you. This is something that I needed my dad's car has a bad alternator and this is something that helps.

@manuelp7912 3 жыл бұрын

Hi your video is really GREAT! The way you do this voltage drop tests make a lot of sense! I am a retired electric engineer, with more than 50 Years of experience and I never saw this very logic tests IN A CAR! Keep on going my friend!!!!

@ericarroyo228 3 жыл бұрын

This is real good. I've known how to isolate alternator vs battery problems for years, and correctly, but these are some fine details and useful methods.

@SeanKStephens Жыл бұрын

Excellent video quality, I really like that you don't ramble about nonsense, you presented a set of diagnostic steps that I could convert easily into notes. I haven't done this kind of work in 30 years. Economic circumstances brought me back to the car repair world for my own cars and this is going to save me a lot of heartache with modern expensive mechanics.

@Endangeredgenius 4 жыл бұрын

As always, you do a very thorough job with explaining and disclaimers. I always go to your videos when I get stuck because I know you do the job correctly with proper facts and backed up information to support the tasks at hand. I recommend your channel to any and all. Thank you Chris!

@zombienation4788 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris! I watched a few of your videos and there outstanding so i finally subscribed. keep up the great work!

@ChrisBaccus 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for this. Had a battery and alternator checker and it was showing a high status for the alternator, so I ran your more detailed test. Nothing was wrong and everything checked out fine. Thanks for putting this together.

@martinbenson7652 Жыл бұрын

My wife's car battery was going flat after a week and knowing it wasn't that old I suspected the alternator. I was ready to buy a new one and just tried to find out how to test it first. So glad I came across your channel as the problem was a bad earth between the alternator and it's bracket. A little cleaning and the voltage drop went from .16 to .05 The car is charging fine so $$$ saved thanks to you. Cheers mate.

@lando8398 3 жыл бұрын

I was always told to disconnect the positive cable from the battery and if the car shut off, it was the alternator. I just checked everything like you described, and it turns out that it is the alternator not producing enough current. I'm still going to use your tips, especially after I install the new one. Thanks for your tips on properly diagnosing an alternator, I'm sure you've saved a lot of people a small fortune.

@okamorah8251 7 жыл бұрын

This video can't be any clearer. Awesome and so glad he did not add any music in the background. Keep it up! I am going to create a spread sheet on the instruction, print it and have it handky to fill in my own results, to compare with.

@chrisfix 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot! Glad the video was helpful!

@silverbackanimal7215 4 ай бұрын

Finally someone with the full check list , easy to understand for even my grandma

@joshuamclane6363 2 жыл бұрын

Even with all my years of experience working on cars. chris your videos are the best on the internet to teach people. Great work keep it up thanks.

@paulcostelow7713 3 жыл бұрын

Chris, Your videos have made me a better mechanic, I've learned a lot from the many videos you've made. Thank you very much!!! Paul

@jllewislewis5210 2 жыл бұрын

There is the old school to check if alternator is bad or not,,, donbt need multimer or wahtever..KKE'

@Airvidal 5 жыл бұрын

I just changed an alternator that was faulty. Thanks for your amazing video!!!

@charlesmcgehee3227 10 ай бұрын

Chris you are very skilled. Your ability to teach even a person with no real experience. Thanks bud.

@christen1075 2 жыл бұрын

Very well done my friend. Used the same HF multimeter and indeed, well stated and your advice...spot on. Saved me a trip to AutoZone and right to the junkyard where I grabbed a $27 buck Delco Remy rebuilt and installed it in the '98 Chevy Truck...BAMM, 14.2 volts instead of multimeter being all over the place with the old one. No idea if it was the voltage regulator that was going, but since it's internal, makes no difference. One again, increased my knowledge of cars just a bit more. Thanks buddy!

@richardcard2290 4 жыл бұрын

One of the best videos Ive seen, you’ve helped a lot of people including me, Top Man, Thank You.

@snowdome4113 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, hands down, explained very clearly. I just learned something new. A huge "THANK YOU" to you!

@kenreid42 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is a pretty old video, but WOW - great . So very well presented, and easy to follow.

@toddhansson1613 11 ай бұрын

Buying a multimeter as you suggested and testing my battery and alternator following your videos has given me peace of mind knowing I don’t need to spent (waste) $$$ having to replace either. Thank you

@petecolantonio45 7 жыл бұрын

One of the best step by step how too's that I have found ... Thank you...

@pwanlass 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! This video saved me so much time and money on my wife's car.

@Legacyyyyyyyyyyyyyy 2 жыл бұрын

used this video to diagnose a failed alternator in my wife's car and then replaced it. over the years you've saved me thousands. thanks chris

@johnryan9626 2 жыл бұрын

Chris, you are great with your videos. You are Always spot on when it comes to a fix. Thanks

@sevenstring777 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info! I appreciate you taking time to explain this.

@Straightlurkn 3 жыл бұрын

A 6 year old tutorial definitely helped me today! Thanks a lot Chris!

@lalamorena22 3 жыл бұрын

Just did this test today on my 07 Jeep and image passed the test!! Thanks Chris! You are freaking awesome!! I went for an oil change and was told I NEEED to replace the alternator within a few days!! I decided to take matters into my own hands!

@ulysesj-a9659 2 жыл бұрын

So what was the problem u fixed

@Labgorilla 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you Chris. Helped to confirm that my battery was low on juice and that my wife driving the car at night with full blast heating on short trips and our cold weather had resulted in a discharged battery. Alternator working fine. And battery charged again by running on idle for 10-15 minutes in daylight.

@bulldogboxingclub 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this. This was a huge help. 👊🏼

@darkfireBikes 10 жыл бұрын

Gotta love that free Harbor Freight multi meter

@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын

Haha, yea man!

@darkfireBikes 10 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix it's how I fixed the squirrel damage on my 2000 Mazda B4000 4x4

@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын

That sounds bad.

@darkfireBikes 10 жыл бұрын

ChrisFix but I got that truck for 200 bucks. Then 25 bucks off wire and heat shrink and now I got a near perfect truck

@chrisfix 10 жыл бұрын

Well, that worked out nicely! Great job!

@jblowers62 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the great lesson on diagnosing your batteries voltage and troubleshooting the whole process! Very helpful

@dkeiepps5606 2 жыл бұрын

Just swapped out a battery that went dead for a new one and wasn’t sure how to know if my alternator was the issue to begin with. This helped a lot and straight to the point you’ve gained a new subscriber. Thanks.

@chrisfix 2 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful!

@chunkyfather29 8 жыл бұрын

wow, this video is exceptionally well made. That's a milli for making it

@SadeceENler 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris ! Thanks to you i have repaired a lot in my car and friends car also even started to make some extra money :) Trying to get better via your videos and who knows maybe soon will start running my own car repair shop ! Thx dude and you deserve each follower ! Cheers !

@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын

That's what I love to hear! Thanks a lot!

@nospoon4799 10 ай бұрын

Thanks Chris. This was a refresher for me as it is many years since i had an alternator failure. Great video.

@MrLESRAJ Жыл бұрын

40 yrs as an industrial electrician, learn the best advice from you, thank you.

@srocks2003 4 жыл бұрын

Can't say "Thank you" enough for your videos! I replaced my battery, but have 12v when the car, no accessories turned on. Will follow the alternator testing tomorrow.

@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad the videos are helpful!

@mandyjoi7015 5 жыл бұрын

Thank YOU!!! This is so helpful and a bonus that we have the same truck. You rock Chris😃😃😎

@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful!

@tjdrama3808 7 ай бұрын

Great info. I watched it 3 times. I love learning car stuff on KZfaq. Some many people to thank for helping throughout the years. You made a sub out of this guy! Thank you for the video. Cant wait to binge watch your older videos. Welp, here I go!

@4Him4u2 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for presenting in a clear, concise and straightforward method. It is very much appreciated. Thanks

@Jaspervandeno 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks man! my battery was discharging and I ran all of these tests, turns out to be a bad chassis ground. Cleaned it, and now it works again

@BIG_DRU 3 жыл бұрын

How did you fknd out that it was a bad chassis ground?

@Jaspervandeno 3 жыл бұрын

@@BIG_DRU It was just the last thing I checked, it looked corroded so I sanded and cleaned it and then it worked again

@juliorubalcava95 2 жыл бұрын

@@Jaspervandeno how do you find your chassis ground b

@Jaspervandeno 2 жыл бұрын

@@juliorubalcava95 its mounted on the firewall

@newyork819 4 жыл бұрын

Chriss, you're ok for me. I give you two thumbs up for this. You reminded me what I forgot long ago how to check my 1991 Mustang. Keep up the good work.

@garrybethoney9438 Жыл бұрын

One of the best tutorial videos I have watched, thank you.

@noahlaribee4216 2 жыл бұрын

You've saved me thousands of dollars and improved my confidence with every project. Thank you

@terryyouth 7 жыл бұрын

Easily done!! good job! Thanks

@raez777 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chris your doing a great job man appreciate your videos

@blcdad 2 жыл бұрын

Explained great like in all of your videos! I would also suggest checking the connection of the actual battery terminal to the clamp itself and the battery cable where it connects to the clamp. That's where probably 90+% of the problems lie. Be careful with probing the alternator output with the probe! Touching the alternator output and the alternator case ground or any other ground will make a big spark! It could also damage the alternator!

@riom6768 Жыл бұрын

Best channel on KZfaq. You've helped me so much fixing my own car and family members cars. Thank you so much. No more having to take my car to a crooked mechanic. Can't trust anyone these days.

@GeeQ67 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for taking the time and uploading this video. We appreciate it.

@chrisfix 5 жыл бұрын

Glad the video was helpful!

@pepprdgefarm 4 жыл бұрын

Best video on this subject I've seen all day in trying to diagnose my car's electrical troubles. Thanks for the solid content.

@chrisfix 4 жыл бұрын

I'm glad you find the video helpful!

@murkyturkey5238 2 жыл бұрын

This guys knows all the tricks for real, I really appreciate your videos bro

@elijahfarmer8169 8 ай бұрын

I have never seen such a detailed diagnosis test example thank you it was very helpful

@guichozambada5867 4 жыл бұрын

Damn great video 👍👍I learned all this when I was in school, but hey hats off For you man you explained really well

@Querencias7 9 жыл бұрын

Thank you CF for another excellent, helpful how-to tutorial. Great to see your experience, knowledge, and sincere efforts to teach are all on the rise. You are on your way to a successful career. All the best to you young man.

@chrisfix 9 жыл бұрын

Querencias7 Thanks a lot! I appreciate it! Im doing my best!

@lashonyataylor9492 25 күн бұрын

Hey Chris I found this video very helpful especially on an old 2013 that keeps cutting off ,thanks for sharing

@jonkirkwood469 3 жыл бұрын

Another simple, very helpful tutorial. Thank-you, Chris.

@jefflaird7770 2 жыл бұрын

Very good video!! Very clear and easy to follow. Exactly what people are looking for. Subbed!

@chrisfix 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@willyrivero470 10 ай бұрын

The best explanation I've seen so far about to check an alternator. Thanks!

@Detroiter4ever001 4 ай бұрын

I love the simplicity of your videos. Thank you for explaining in detail.

@chrisfix 3 ай бұрын

Thanks a lot!

@LoliLoveJuice 3 жыл бұрын

if you put it to 1.25 speed, he sounds like his recent voice, so over the years he talks faster and faster 😆

@devmobray 3 жыл бұрын

hahahah, yea agreed . He getting more turbo charged with more subs and views Lol , i do like the old pace videos like this one better though.- less hype screech & more chill .

@AutoMotivate 2 жыл бұрын

lmao, you are right. Prefer his newer videos though!

@Snail2G 2 жыл бұрын

Lol ya you're right, sounds just like his recent videos but just a little bit too fast haha

@villeda7534 2 жыл бұрын

I miss old classic Chris fix 😢

@kevinpopo7998 2 жыл бұрын

lol

@Turbo4263 4 жыл бұрын

Chris your the best. I love how you explain things clear and make it dummy proof!

@johnthorp4546 Жыл бұрын

Your videos are the best! You explain everything to the point! Thank you Chris!👍👊💪🤗

@EricT3769 5 ай бұрын

Wow. 9-year-old video, but still so relevant and very timely for me. Also saved me over $400 on a new alternator. I just had a bad battery. Thank you so much!