I did this on a 2000 2500, but the speedometer stays at zero till you go a little faster, then it jumps to 27, and then to 42, and then to 64, depending on whatever speed bracket youre in. Do you have any clue what this means/how to fix it? I looked it up and dash issues are common, but no one has the exact problem and Im not sure how to reset it. Some guy jumped it with some expensive pack in a parking lot and all the gages freaked out after that, but apparently thats common with a bad alternator. Now all the gages work except the speedo? Any input would be helpful, thanks!
@michaelmcginley18754 жыл бұрын
Its like an instant flick to whatever speed is listed. theres no gradual increase
@MaxF014 жыл бұрын
Hmm im not sure man ive never had that happen, but i would guess that its not a problem with the alternator. Shoot man sorry i dont have any advice!
@michaelmcginley18754 жыл бұрын
Max F Ah no worries, thanks anyways!
@kevinbuckley49633 жыл бұрын
@@michaelmcginley1875 It's most likely the stepper motor. If your transmission is performing normally, start with the stepper motor. They're cheap and relatively simple to replace with a little soldering (I learned on the fly).
@michaelmcginley18753 жыл бұрын
@@kevinbuckley4963 Hey thanks a bunch, did a little more research on that and sounds like its the problem. Very glad it doesn't seem too intensive
@davidmelina4082 жыл бұрын
Wow. This was exactly what I needed. I have never installed an alternator before and got this one done in 25 minutes. I wouldn’t have known the nuance of getting the old one out but the pry bar was the right tool. Thanks.
@MaxF012 жыл бұрын
No problem im glad you were able to get it done!!
@edwardruelas54563 жыл бұрын
Mine just went out today. Your video was spot on and got it fixed within 30mins. The belt came off accidentally too. Overall a simple job
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Im glad to hear the video was helpful and you got it fixed! 👍🏼
@hobbylobby60894 жыл бұрын
Excellent video. Was hesitant on whether I would be able to do this myself, but your video shows how easy it is.
@MaxF014 жыл бұрын
Thank you! Absolutely you shouldnt have any troubles getting it done yourself! Best of luck to you!
@trinahernandez97704 жыл бұрын
This is a great video. He gets to the point, he shows each step, FF through the right parts. You should show other people how to do a good DIY video. Thanks man, this was great. So good a female has no problem doing it.👏👏👍😉
@MaxF014 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Haha your very welcome im so happy it was helpful! 👍😁
@spiritlaker8919Ай бұрын
My sister needs a new one, and this is going to help. Thank you
@MaxF01Ай бұрын
@@spiritlaker8919 no problem!
@shredblackwoodАй бұрын
Good job on the video exactly what I needed to get the job done on my Silverado.
@MaxF01Ай бұрын
@shredblackwood thank you! Glad to hear you got er done!
@jesusvargas17304 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Need to replace alternator on my truck and your video is by far the best I’ve seen so far. Thanks!
@lewisalcala3674 Жыл бұрын
Excellent video! You showed each step clearly and at a good pace so it was easy to follow! Thank you so much!!
@MaxF01 Жыл бұрын
Thank you!! And no problem!
@quietuzz3526 ай бұрын
First time ever changing anything on my truck myself and this video helped out a lot, straight to the point. I appreciate you bro 🙏
@MaxF016 ай бұрын
No problem bro glad it was helpful!! 💪
@CaptD063 жыл бұрын
Thank You, I followed your video and changed it out myself (in the rain ). I owe you a cup of coffee.
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Your very welcome im happy to help! Haha sounds like a deal! :)
@tree0flife9442 жыл бұрын
Just replaced my alternator wanted to say thank you for your video it was made very well and to the point. Thank you very much
@MaxF012 жыл бұрын
Thats awesome im glad to hear! Im happy to have helped. Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment🙏🏼
@swroof19833 жыл бұрын
Just done this myself today, wanted to say thanks for the video. Was pretty straight forward however I ended up having to replace my serpentine belt.
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
No problem! Thank you and i hope the serpentine belt swap went good 👍🏼
@patrickjewett45433 жыл бұрын
I barely comment on videos but this absolutely the best... Easy to follow. You get straight to the point. No gimmicks. Get it up brother!
@williambwilliams45482 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video. I’ve never changed out an alternator in my life until now. Your steps were very easy to follow. My truck would not start when I finished but I found out that my brand new battery had a bad cell. I swapped it out for another battery and she started right up. I checked the voltages and everything was good. Your video saved me a little money. Thank you so much.
@traceyrodenbach55332 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video! Great clear directions and no fluff. That’s the quickest I’ve ever replaced one!
@MaxF012 жыл бұрын
No problem im glad you liked the video!
@tjbuchanan34514 жыл бұрын
Best video I've seen on replacing this alternator.
@MaxF014 жыл бұрын
Thanks a lot man!
@andrewleedesign7 ай бұрын
This was amazingly helpful and well documented! You are the man! Thank you for demonstrating this process. Made it go so smoothly.
@nathanfarley92543 жыл бұрын
Silly me blew my phone to get the dust and leaves out before your alternator swap. You make it seem effortless! I'll be attempting today, thanks for the sweet advice Max!!
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Haha it was a bit dirty in there! 😂 you shouldnt have any problems, im happy to share and i wish you the best!!
@halwyane65113 жыл бұрын
My truck alternator just went out man thank you for this video it helped me so much.
@MaxF012 жыл бұрын
No problem man im glad you were able to get it fixed yourself!
@kevinbuckley49633 жыл бұрын
I'm doing this on my 05 Sierra tomorrow morning. Thanks for relieving my worries!
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
For sure man i hope everything goes well! 👍🏽
@kevinbuckley49633 жыл бұрын
@@MaxF01 It went very well! Thanks again!
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
@@kevinbuckley4963 thats awesome man! No problem!!
@northlandwood3 жыл бұрын
Good video..... remember 12v battery could not shock you😎
@charleslima40783 жыл бұрын
Excellent video Thank You , this is one of the better do it yourself youtube videos. You should put out a few more .Again Thanks save me some money during these hard times .
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!! Im happy to share and i would be happy to make more!
@ronyaguilar25603 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video I just change my alternator on my truck i saved a few bucks 👍👍
@aonforme334910 ай бұрын
Tip to the tip - (2004 Silverado 5.3) Use a socket, almost the length of the bolt spacing, and simply use a pry bar/large flat screwdriver to push the shim/bushing towards the front (using leverage from the back/larger side). Takes about 5 seconds instead of doing all the other stuff. Also, no real need to remove the serpentine belt and just take it off the alternator pully and let it suspend out of the way. In addition, you can get away with only removing the throttle body side of the air intake tube (if you even need to). Simply flex it back out of the way. Everything else looked good but be sure not to get crazy on over tightening the stud on back of alternator. I have seen these broken off with too much force.
@GodlessGuy2 жыл бұрын
Cool! I can save the widow next door a few bucks. Mechanical skills are adequate, I just don't like working on cars, but this looks pretty easy. Tip for the mechanic. I doubt you could feel the current 12V can push through your skin. If you don't like sparks, there is a trick using a credit card that will minimize the archy sparky. Hold the cable in place against the batt terminal with a cc (a card without a chip might be in order) sandwiched in between. While keeping the cable firmly in place with one hand, slide the card out from between the two. Now insert and tighten the terminal bolt. Takes a bit if dexterity but it's not difficult.
@mrfrank57572 жыл бұрын
Clear and concise. Nice job. My alternator boiled off some of my battery electrolyte. Found it was putting out 14.2volts. I don’t have a manual for the truck (2005 GMC Sierra 5.3), but I think the voltage should be between 12.0 and 12.5.
@MaxF012 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!!
@mrfrank57572 жыл бұрын
I am wrong about voltage range stated above. The battery voltage should be around 12.5v when vehicle is OFF. When running 14.2v is normal. Again, I don’t own the manual for the Sierra. Someone who does own the manual can weigh in to verify or refute.
@kentbabcock5337 Жыл бұрын
13.8-14.2 is normal.
@joneastman562710 ай бұрын
Thanks man 👍 big help to double check when I'm doing it on my own. 💰 saved
@boebradley867 Жыл бұрын
Great video the only tip I could give that would help, those little washers that go with the long bolts that hold the alternator on. Take your hammer lightly tap on them to the left towards the front of the engine and they will loosen up space for the alternator to fit in easily. You can get your alternator on there without pushing or hitting with a hammer like some people do. But great video.
@dutkasilag3040 Жыл бұрын
Good and clear explanation, thank you so much!!! What is the correct tension of the belt? Should I replace the belt as well?
@Familiamichoacana-zo3nz5 ай бұрын
Thanks sir. This video is very useful for me
@MaxF015 ай бұрын
No problem!
@paint3ball4 жыл бұрын
Awesome video! Going to use it to help me change mine out in my 06
@MaxF014 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Good luck to you!👍🏼
@justinoneal39714 жыл бұрын
Same here
@rickcollezione785211 ай бұрын
Thank you for the video.. well done and easy to follow. Really helped me with my repair
@scottish2391 Жыл бұрын
Great video, helped alot. My son and I are getting ready to change his. Thanks
@BK-ol5uo Жыл бұрын
Great, simple & explanative video for this job. Thanks!
@yostandy Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this easy to understand video!
@jdmdashfiredotcom4 жыл бұрын
Video made it very easy, thanks a lot saved me a couple dollars
@MaxF014 жыл бұрын
Im glad it helped and your very welcome!
@The_secret_truth4442 жыл бұрын
Thanks man this really helps me understand the steps to replace mine. 👍🏻
@wanderingman89212 жыл бұрын
Good video, straight to the point.
@MaxF012 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!
@consejeriasinlimites48883 жыл бұрын
Ty!!! Your video helped and saved me money!!!!
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
No problem man! Im happy it was helpful! 👍🏼
@j.r7872 Жыл бұрын
Excellent!!! Thank you for sharing!!!
@anthonyrico72123 жыл бұрын
great video im changing mine today my bearing are shot on alternator
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Thanks man i hope it goes well! 👍🏽
@thunter19953 жыл бұрын
Thanks Max for doing this
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@geraldjackson2632 жыл бұрын
It’s always good practice to charge battery before putting on new alternator
@MaxF012 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great advice!
@nylesmoore34223 жыл бұрын
Thanks your video helped out a lot...
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
No problem im glad to hear!
@joegonzalez81466 ай бұрын
Perfect you dont do all the extra talking and simple
@MaxF016 ай бұрын
Thank you!
@joeyw44423 жыл бұрын
Well done video and instructions! Thanks
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much!
@biprestorationservicesinc.96383 жыл бұрын
Hey Max thank you for the video .it did helped me out to remove and replace it on my 2006 Chevy Silverado. I owe you a tequila shot. No I think I owed you the entire tequila bottle of Don Julio or Patron , thank you so much. God bless you and your family!
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Haha thank you so much i appreciate it!! I am so glad it helped! God bless you and your family also 🙏🏼
@BLKdurangoTRAINhorns4 жыл бұрын
Thx. That helped out a lot.
@MaxF014 жыл бұрын
No problem im glad it was helpful!
@jaheimosborne137 Жыл бұрын
Thanks man
@MaxF01 Жыл бұрын
No problem!
@anthonyhusband403 Жыл бұрын
That helped alot thanks
@marblem63176 ай бұрын
what if the negative terminal nut/bolt is rounded off and you can only disconnect the positive terminal? will get shocked then?
@ethanzapata15299 ай бұрын
My alternator is making a buzzing noise. Would getting a whole new alternator fix that or is it something else I should be looking for?
@ridgerunner57724 жыл бұрын
There are TWO different alternators for this series of truck that differ in amperage.... The easy key is matching up the location of alternator sensor. One attaches to the side and, as illustrated in the video, the other attaches to the rear.... You would the compression of the bolts would make it as easy to slide the new unit in but, it is always a struggle to get the piece past the forward bolt shims. NEVER beat on the New Alternator to set the piece. You may have to use a block of wood as a dead blow anvil or, the butt end of a rubber end of a fiberglass hammer to set the piece to line up with the bolt holes.....
@colin40902 жыл бұрын
What happens if you beat on it to get it in there?
@JozietheTexasLegend3 жыл бұрын
Thanks brotha
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
No problem!
@clapped1.629 Жыл бұрын
Awesome vid I only had to watch the first 2 mins and knew what was happening for the rest!
@JT-hx8xr3 жыл бұрын
Thanks mate.
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
No problem mate 👍🏼
@DanielHunterUSA2 жыл бұрын
My battery on my 05 Chevy Silverado is not charging how do I know if the alternator is bad?
@bruce-yz5jw3 жыл бұрын
very good video
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@kira_death_god3 жыл бұрын
You the man!
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Thanks man!!!
@larrymiller52535 ай бұрын
Hahaha...that's always a good sound....at least the valve covers weren't off
@thrilllawncare36583 жыл бұрын
Thank you.
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
No problem 👍🏼
@TEXASDaveT4 жыл бұрын
Awesome! Thank you!!!!!
@MaxF014 жыл бұрын
Thank you!!
@thomaswhitten25373 жыл бұрын
So what does your dash volt meter read? Running voltage?
@joshuatarver19162 жыл бұрын
Where did you buy your new alternator?
@TJ-vl2zl2 жыл бұрын
I'm stuck please HELP... What amp is that alternator...do u know?
@flex2125 Жыл бұрын
will a bad alternator drain the battery? or have a parasitic draw when checking volt meter? my truck died after about 3 days of not driving it. before i drove it daily and it would start right up.. not sure.
@flex2125 Жыл бұрын
2004 sierra, 226k miles.
@vodowzl11113 жыл бұрын
I took mine out and went I went to get new one they ask me is it 160 amp or 140 amp? I don’t know
@oswaldozavala8182 Жыл бұрын
Does anyone’s alternator make like a whine noise or is it just me? Cuz mine is making like a whine noise i don’t know if that’s normal though
@aslmx1918 Жыл бұрын
My voltage is fluctuating from 12 to 15.9. Is it more than likely the alternator? Just installed a optima red top.
@thatoaklandfan_6.6216 ай бұрын
Mine is doing the same thing. Did you ever find a fix?
@aslmx19186 ай бұрын
@@thatoaklandfan_6.621 I bought a new alternator but haven’t put it on yet. It still does it. When it gets to around 15.3 v my blower motor stops working but starts back when it drops to below 15
@thatoaklandfan_6.6216 ай бұрын
Dang. I was hoping you had a fix for it. Didn’t want to have to pull my alternator to go get it tested at a shop just to have to put it back in if it’s not the problem
@koyote50013 жыл бұрын
do you know what voltage the alternator was?
@rusellmassey21223 жыл бұрын
Perfect!,
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ricardoescobar90263 жыл бұрын
Whats the part model?
@kikilo34 жыл бұрын
How to choose the right alternator ?
@MaxF014 жыл бұрын
I just went to the Oriellys by my house and told them the year make and model and got the one they recommended. If you want to order it online you should be able to type in your info and it should show ones that will work. Hope this helps! Let me know if you have anymore questions and good luck👍🏼
@dioniciorosado77633 жыл бұрын
Hey buddy how did you know your alternator went out ??
@dioniciorosado77633 жыл бұрын
Cuz my truck start giving me trouble .the battery light come on in the dash and said something (charging sistem failure)
@dioniciorosado77633 жыл бұрын
I guess is the alternator .my battery is new 1 year old or less
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
For mine my headlights and dash kept flashing dim and bright like it wasnt getting good constant power
@MaxF013 жыл бұрын
I think your right and it would be the alternator
@typ87234 жыл бұрын
You do realize it a 12v battery, right? you're not going to get shocked, lmao