How to replace the alternator in a 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 Toyota Corolla

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In this video I show you how to replace the alternator in my 2006 Toyota Corolla. I have other videos about my 2006 Toyota Corolla on my channel. If you are interested and have time, please check those videos out. Thanks for watching!
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@mattmgarza 4 жыл бұрын

A little tip that has helped me: have a zip tie handy when you take the belt off the alternator pulley. Zip tie the belt to something nearby so there's constant tension on the belt and it doesn't slip off the other pulleys.

@mikeclontz5774 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the tip, saved me some curse words!!! 👍

@mattmgarza 2 жыл бұрын

@@mikeclontz5774 You're very welcome ,wow, I didn't realize my comment got so much attention. Cool!

@classyjohn1923 2 жыл бұрын

this is a really smart tip...

@easypnetwork8138 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@armandoreyes5112 Жыл бұрын

Or a bungee cord.

@PolishMattski Жыл бұрын

Dude, thank you so much for making this video. I found it last night, watched it a few times since then and knocked the whole job out this morning in just a couple hours. You saved me a ton of money and I gained some much needed car maintenance knowledge. Keep it up!

@HerrWeberMFT Жыл бұрын

I wouldn't consider myself a mechanic by any stretch of the imagination but I can follow directions well and your video was well done. I appreciate that you did a step-by-step, including needing to disconnect the battery. I also appreciate that you provided a difficulty scale and stated all the tools/sizes required. Thank you for your help and God bless!

@kyratompsett4409 4 жыл бұрын

Yeah this is exactly what I need! Idk what I'd do without KZfaq and people who film these. Probably be flat broke by now

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@richosuna8033 4 жыл бұрын

Great job and thank you Sir!! I have an 2007 and just got done replacing my alternator. Your video was extremely helpful, except when your head got in the way haha jk. Thank you again and great job to us all who was able to do complete this project on their own!! $580 dollars saved woot!!!

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

My usually films those for me. I found out thre hard way when I tried by myself! Glad it helped you!

@freewillchoice8052 2 жыл бұрын

I have the same year, just replaced the battery less than a month ago and while driving home yesterday, the bettery light came on. I'm thinking it is the alternator, had the car for 12 years and I have over 200k on it. This video helps a lot!

@ralfe54 2 жыл бұрын

Great instructional video! I replaced mine in about an hour based on this. Excellent!

@Galvathorax 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video. I wanted to point out that you don't need to rent the special belt tool. I tightly fit a normal socket into that space and just put a metal pipe on the wrench handle to extend it and give me more leverage. It didn't require as much force as I thought it would. Be careful with that belt it unraveled on me and I had to slip it back on towards the back. By far the hardest part of the job was "birthing" out the old alternator.

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and sharing your info.

@russellmaddock3492 7 ай бұрын

Replacing the belt with a new one is a challenge. Only because of the tight space you have to work in. A special tool is not needed to release the tension on the belt. A 1/2 drive rachet and 19 MM standard size socket will work to release the tension so the belt can come off the alternator pully. I used a short pipe for added leverage on the end of the rachet handle to make the job a bit easier. This job will take about an hour. It is relatively simple to do. Two bolts and a few wires to disconnect as well as the belt removal off the alternator pully. I have done this job on other vehicles that is way more time consuming. Side winder engines are for the most part, more difficult to work on because of the tight space between the engine and body of the vehicle. Good video, thanks for sharing.

@setsunaxlnrs 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for the walkthrough! We had a bit of trouble identifying what side the clip was on for the small metal piece but we managed it. All in all a great video, thank you! 👍

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching. Glad you got it!

@dyarom4575 Жыл бұрын

Thank you for the video. I have a 2003 Toyota Corolla LE with 283,999 miles and I'm looking at your video to see the parts under the hood.

@Residew 2 ай бұрын

Great video! 14:00 for anyone that just needs the recap/overview.

@pss2755 3 ай бұрын

thank you for explaining so good, it will be a good idea how you put the belt back, please

@KrazyKramer 2 жыл бұрын

Taking the engine cover off helps overall to see and move even though it's not directly in the way. 2 -10mm nuts. It's just a 10 second no brainer move

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Mike, and thanks for watching and providing your feedback!

@raygrogan8300 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video. It helped me a lot and I was able to remove & replace my alternator this past weekend.

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Thanks for watching! Glad it helped.

@oswaldocollazo196 4 жыл бұрын

thank you for your video. i have been working on cars as a DIY, and i examine how should i proceed with removing the alternator on my 2004 toyota corrola ce. your video would be a big help for those who had no clue as to do the job.

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback and for watching!

@braxtonhicks8302 2 жыл бұрын

Great step by step video. New alternator on 2008 Pontiac vibe basically the same setup.

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Braxton, thanks for watching! I'm glad this video was helpful and thanks for the feedback.

@jameschupp2230 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for your video! Really helped on my wife's car.

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you im glad it helped!

@darrylmcleman6456 Жыл бұрын

Convient time to install new thermostat when altenator is out.CHEERS from Westcoast Canada!

@jesuscervantes143425 4 жыл бұрын

Hey amazing video everything worked perfect I changed everything !!! Thank you !!!

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much for watching and the feedback!

@tarekkihli 10 ай бұрын

Thank you sir for making this video it was a big help with my car, for the torque specs I tightened mines at( top bolt 18ft pounds and the bottom bolt 40 ft pounds)

@davidhausman1944 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the awesome video and tips

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback!

@johnza2928 3 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video and well presented

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Appriciate the feedback!!

@conniecox1693 Жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy, you really helped me out.

@SopaDiaz 6 ай бұрын

Thanks to you Mr. sir I changed the alternator myself and didn’t have to pay some dork mechanic to do it. A million thanks to you 🎉

@matthewbuhler2362 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much for the help!

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Appriciate it!

@eliudlopeztexas 2 жыл бұрын

Very cool had mine removed thanks to your video 💯🏆🙏🏻

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I'm glad the video helped!

@pontefit4447 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks, it worked better that I thought

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@mezosaad5907 Жыл бұрын

Awesome video thank you so much

@marccormier2310 5 жыл бұрын

nice video bud ,helped me change my 2006 matrix alternator today saved myself a lot of bucks ($350 ) new alternators at napa are 300 bucks here in canada got one a junk yard for $60 thanks again

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad you got it done yourself!

@tommywalker742 6 ай бұрын

Thanks needed the info for the serp belt.

@mariov7123 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video Sir

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you appreciate you watching!

@selvanesana679 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the Detail Guidance

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@18matts 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for this video btw. If I don't use it to fix my car over the weekend, hopefully it's just a bad battery y'all lol. I'll come back when the alternator break and use this video

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, hopefully you don't need it but if you do its here to help.

@18matts 3 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage thanks for the well wishes and I change the battery. That got rid of the check engine light I've had sense I brought the car. Now the car idle like a new vehicle. Thanks and have a Merry Christmas. Hope I'm not back before then 😂

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

@@18matts Merry Christmas as well to you!

@gregorymcwilliams9588 5 жыл бұрын

You the man thank you

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching.

@gaurangpatel1670 2 ай бұрын

Great helpful video

@franciscopineda8239 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you that help me alot thank you

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Appreciate the feedback.

@jesusroman1054 5 жыл бұрын

Hello, does anyone know the name of the bracket he took from the old alternator to put in the new one?

@sircybin8371 5 ай бұрын

Thanks!!

@mattmgarza 4 жыл бұрын

I believe this should work on all or nearly all 1ZZFE engines: 2003-2008 Corolla, Matrix, and Pontiac Vibe. Possibly Chevy Prizm as well?

@castro7362 3 жыл бұрын

God bless you sir 🙏

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for watching!

@JohnnyT1976 Жыл бұрын

Looks tight😮‍💨

@Just-Smile77 Жыл бұрын

It's a real easy swap . If you cannot get that tool use a 19 mm or 3/4-in socket with a swivel head with two long extensions. The frame of the tensioner has a welded bolt on it . Put you socket on that a pull to you. I swapped mine out and about 45 minutes the whole job.

@bernardomacedo2961 3 жыл бұрын

Great vid, at least it isn’t as bad as a Lexus alterrnator and starter. On the sedans you have to go under the manifold to get some hidden screws

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I Appriciate it!

@bd0220 2 жыл бұрын

My belt is shredded. Is the replacement of that pretty straightforward while replacing the alternator?

@danielmendez8634 3 жыл бұрын

Working on the car in that small space was crazy! I just don't understand mechanical engineers when they make a car they should make it so that people can work comfortably when doing automotive work. Tip: Don't need to replace alternator just replace the alternator brush holder that way you save money!

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, appriciate it! Small hands are good in automotive work!

@Wandji18 3 жыл бұрын

@danielmendez Why just the alternator brush holder? I have a battery light on my dashboard and I ruled out all other possibilities. Should I change out my alternator or just the brush holder?

@danielmendez8634 3 жыл бұрын

@@Wandji18 I bought a remanufactured alternator and that too wasn't no good. The voltage regulator went off and they're just as expensive as a new one. So I replaced it with a new alternator - always better to get a brand new one cuz the remanufactured one blew out my alternator 100a fuse and that was just more work for me. When my alternator fuse went out everything went out - no lights nowhere, no radio, A/C not even the wipers I couldn't even get the car in gear but the engine would turn on. Unfortunately, the alternator wasn't producing any voltage! Car is working fine now with new alternator!

@Terryshowedup Жыл бұрын

Haha I broke my breaker bar and 19mm socket because I was pushing the tensioner up instead of pulling it towards me 😂😂😂 oops

@marciamenage931 4 жыл бұрын

Most 2004/5/6 models have a bearing problem with the manual gearbox and the timing chain sensor, cost to repair about $4500. After 120 miles or 200 kms

@yeseniaromo6767 3 ай бұрын

Thanks very much 👍🫡

@charizard1802 5 жыл бұрын

I tried taking that bottom nut off and only managed to strip the hell out of my socket... So time to figure something out. Thanks for the video though it was great help

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

O no sorry to hear that. Good luck., let us know what happened.

@charizard1802 5 жыл бұрын

Borrowed my grandfather’s bigger socket wrench and that finally managed to get the thing off. I guess I just had a bad socket or something.

@JohnnySpectron 5 жыл бұрын

@@charizard1802 the same problem is happening to me right now even had a road side guy come through and usxe like 6 different tools but its stuck

@JohnnySpectron 5 жыл бұрын

maybe taking the belt off first will help it come off

@NoahOMorainRush 2 жыл бұрын

I'm having the same issue, except it's the bolthead that's stripping. I bought a set of sockets that are supposed to be made for removing stripped nuts/bolts, and a bigger socket wrench for better leverage, but I feel like I'm still just making it worse. I don't know what to do, I want to avoid bringing it to a shop if at all possible, but at this point even if I did, I'm not sure if they'd be able to fix it either.

@delia__d. 3 жыл бұрын

Hello I have a question in reference to your video how did you know that you needed a alternator for your car ? I’m having the same issues with mine I have a new battery new starter in my car still won’t start so they’re thinking it’s the alternator

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Hi thanks for watching. I'm my case I had a new battery and it was not getting charged while I drove, so I knew the culprit was most likely the alternator. I had taken my battery to the auto parts store near me and they tested it so I knew it was OK. Did your battery light in the car come on? Good luck, hope you get it figured out.

@ECUTrent Жыл бұрын

Please.... anyone know where to get that replacement metal clip? Right towards the end where he put it on with an 8mm. So they sell just that tab?

@dominicquiroz7230 3 жыл бұрын

So when you’re taking the belt off, does it re tension the new belt? Or do you need to tension it to a specific torque?

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, you pull with the belt tension tool to loosen the belt and when you slowly release the belt tension tool with the belt in place it will automatically go back into place with proper tension. Good luck if you decide to try it.

@mannychavez5242 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks u just save some $$$$

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Awesome glad to hear that!

@mattmiller478 4 жыл бұрын

I should have taken pictures before I started. I change the alternator. But, I forgot if there is a connection for the eighth mmmm bracket that you show at 12 minutes. Is there a connection there? Or is it just a harness for one of the wires?

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, did you get it figured out?

@stevenfox3465 Жыл бұрын

Where did you rent that special tool from ??

@swordfire7771 4 жыл бұрын

Hi, I was told my alternator was bad, so I ran the basic test of running car and removing the positive cable from battery; car stayed running. Please advise, I don't know what caused my car to stall in the middle of the road?

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

hi, I am not sure of that test or it's accuracy. Also is a bad idea to mess around with the cables or battery while car is running. Unfortunately it could have been so many different things! Usually auto parts stores will test the battery for free. I would start there. Good luck and let me know what you find out!

@marcsongaudin8429 3 жыл бұрын

You did your best man thanks

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Appriciate that!

@hermyherm365 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you buddy

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching, I am glad the video helped.

@hermyherm365 2 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage it did help a lot buddy I’m the one who screwed up that top screw I cross threaded and broke off I couldn’t get it to line up for the life of me ..

@hermyherm365 2 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage subscribed buddy !

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@hermyherm365 hopefully all turned out OK. Thanks again for watching.

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

@@hermyherm365 thanks for the subscription, I appriciate that!

@ro-landocalrissian4633 5 ай бұрын

What brand would you recommend?

@sublyrikalproductions8133 Жыл бұрын

A 7 or an 8 difficulty... LMAO that's hilarious. For beginners this is realistically like a 3 or 4. When you move to things with gaskets and stuff that really needs to be torqued to spec and bolted in a certain pattern is more like a 7 or 8. Just my opinion though lol! Other than that great job man, and props on doing that in the snow! Wouldn't catch me out there in that weather working on a car. Dropping a like on your vid too.

@MrAmptech 4 жыл бұрын

19mm socket = 3/4" socket

@nite_driver_7895 3 жыл бұрын

🤯

@darkriverfilm 4 жыл бұрын

Can you link the video to removing the fan shroud?

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

kzfaq.info/get/bejne/n56FdcuLr7_VdqM.html I show it in this one. Good luck!

@darkriverfilm 4 жыл бұрын

Todd's Garage you’re the best, thank you!

@madmax9009 4 жыл бұрын

It's a connector and 2 10mm bolts, it is easy to remove and gives you plenty of space, but I am not sure if you can completly remove it or just hang it from a hose. Anyway if you replace the starter, removing the fan rack is a must!

@mmmcccc7910 5 жыл бұрын

What is the name of the tool you rented, the thin bar? I can't find that anywhere.

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Its a serpentine belt removal tool. They rent them at most auto parts stores. Good luck!

@mmmcccc7910 5 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage thanks for the quick reply!

@martianman1264 5 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage thank you

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

@@martianman1264 hope you got it!

@pctechnoob8907 25 күн бұрын

When i atarted to put the battery back on it started to spark and my fuse blew out, what caused that. I connected the alternator back the correct so my head is scratching on this one.

@TehKaiser 4 жыл бұрын

Remove the radiator fan assembly. That will open up the area big time.

@md.alaminmahmud2918 5 жыл бұрын

good repair

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback! Good luck on changing yours!

@explorepikespeak 5 жыл бұрын

Todd: Any suggestions here? I helped my son in law replace serpentine belt (and radiator and thermostat) and doing so he took the alternator completely out. But when we put it back in (same one; he just removed it in order to get the belt on and make changing the thermostat easier) and hooked everything up again, we had a very strange ailment: nearly all things electric with the car stopped working. No lights, no electric windows, no gauges, no speedometer, park-lock thing wouldn't let gearshift go out of park, etc., etc. One thing we did wrong: forgot to disconnect battery first. Could that have blown something? What do you think went wrong? Fuses seem OK.

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, thanks for watching. Just a guess but sounds like alternator problems. Does it idle ok or is the idle rough? You might also double check the serpentine belt to make sure its on there correct and snug. Maybe coincidental maybe something happened when it came out. Good luck hope you guys figure it out. Also I would go have the battery tested at an auto parts store to see what the condition is. Curious to hear what it was!

@explorepikespeak 5 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage Thanks, Todd. My son in law reports this morning that it was a blown alternator fuse (probably caused by not disconnecting the battery first -- stupid rookie mistake).

@chikkinnuggetgames8752 Жыл бұрын

At 12:50-13:00 what is the name of that little metal piece that wasn’t included on the new alternator? I returned my old one without salvaging the little metal piece and I’m trying to find it online

@4x_Versace 2 ай бұрын

Any answer? I cannot get mine out. The nut is stripped.

@mikeprius3103 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Todd, I have the same car and I wanted to say that your videos have been really helpful and to the point so it makes it easy to do the work. I was wondering at some point if you could do videos for changing brakes, engine coolant, brake fluid ? Mine is a 2008 Corolla and I don't have quite as many miles as you so I'm trying to make it last. Admittedly I am over 100,000 miles and have not changed transmission fluid ever. Is it a good idea to just leave it ? Thanks for your vids !

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the feedback. I hope to make a few videos this summer. I had to make the alternator video in the winter because it gave up on me! Transmission fluid does need to get changed out. Do you have a manual or automatic?

@mikeprius3103 5 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage Hi Todd thanks for the response, sorry I did not check KZfaq for awhile. I have an automatic.

@nsfjojo 7 ай бұрын

Just undo the bolt like you were doing an oil change, let it drain into your neighbors yard, refill through dipstick

@AdnanAl_tmimi 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, we only saw the hood and your hand

@RC-pw3ok Жыл бұрын

How do you know that the alternator needs to be replaced? Are there any warning and symptoms of a bad alternator?

@nsfjojo 7 ай бұрын

Yeh, you can check the battery when car is on, should read like 13.6, or the battery light comes on but your car still starts

@nu-agegamer3548 2 жыл бұрын

Was the car completely dead or did it click? My 2006 Corolla is completely dead after a massive spark (i didn't hook the cables up backwards, my dad tried to direct connect it to his truck and it went completely dead after)

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching. My car broke down on the side of the road the lights were flickering and then the car just started to turn off. I had to have it towed home. I hope you are able to get yours fixed. Thanks again for watching!

@riganpatel 4 жыл бұрын

where did you buy alternator from?

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Hi got this one from ORielys Auto Parts, thanks for watching!

@AFatherToTheFatherless 2 жыл бұрын

What engine is this

@user-lr4ye1qi8b 8 ай бұрын

What’s the torque specs for the two bolts

@nsfjojo 7 ай бұрын

Tight and tighter

@Jedediah90Warden 3 жыл бұрын

Ok what about if the tensioner does not move like it's supposed to?

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Eric, thanks for watching. I would first start with verifying I was on the correct bolt, there are a few in that area. If I was on the correct bolt and it wasn't releasing the tension it would make me think there is an issue with the tensioner pulley. Hope you get it fixed, let us know!

@stuntdriver2147 5 жыл бұрын

belt will most likely be fine till Spring

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the feedback. I'll let you know.

@jayes460 4 жыл бұрын

Car died yesterday jump started it it started got it home tried to start it later it didnt go it started this morning jus fine. Got a replacement with the the warranty started fine after it got changed. Got it back home ate real quick tried to start again and no bueno it doesnt even make a sound when trying to start

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Do you get lights or anything on the dash?

@jayes460 4 жыл бұрын

Ya the lights came on but not sound

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Some power not all? My guess is the belt didn't get put back on correctly or the battery is the issue. Seems like the battery had a full charge and allowed you to make the 1 trip. I would check the belt. If that looks good have the auto parts store test your battery. Usually they offer that as a free service. Let me know what it was and good luck.

@jayes460 4 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage ya im going to have it tested we jus had the belt changed last year but going to test. And thank you will do

@jayes460 4 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage it was a bad starter. Came out of pocket a lil but got it fixrd

@hypocriticalcynic115 3 жыл бұрын

On the freeway, damn!

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

Luckily I had roadside assistance so the tow was free. Thanks for watching!

@hypocriticalcynic115 3 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage thanx for responding, i have heard stories of how unforgiving bad alternators can be.

@jacobvanover2791 5 жыл бұрын

The peice he was taking off with his head covering it is the one connector I cant seem to figure out how to get off lol

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Sorry my wife usually does the video! I do talk about it towards the end of the video around 14;40. Good luck and let me know if you get it.

@granular1 5 жыл бұрын

I had the same problem Haha

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Hope you got it!

@robwillsjr99 4 жыл бұрын

i left it connected until I got the alternator all disconnected but that, and was able to rotate it to a better viewing angle. I figured out how to remove it at that time. How anyone did it before I have no idea. Now on to the same infamous metal connector on the alternator. There is no way it's coming off the old one. I cannot image replacing it after you've re-installed the new alternator.

@robwillsjr99 4 жыл бұрын

Ah - cold chisel and big hammer all better now.

@michaelmace924 4 жыл бұрын

Whoa dude!! You put 250,000 miles on an alternator & a belt?

@hennd0gg 3 жыл бұрын

Michael Mace toyota corolla, durable

@nsfjojo 7 ай бұрын

300k before mine died today

@SuperCesar090 5 жыл бұрын

Hey Todd, Just bought an 06 corolla. After a couple days, it seems to be dead. Battery drained but is relatively new. Do you think it’s the alternator or something draining the battery?

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

Did it die slowly or just stop suddenly?

@harima7757 5 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage died slowly.

@ToddsGarage 5 жыл бұрын

@@harima7757 did you ever figure it out? I would get the battery tested first and go from there. Good luck

@harima7757 5 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage thank you I will try. I've had a crazy week to be honest. My mom crash the day before I got stranded at the bank. And I left the car there for a night and I forgot to lock the door in the whole trying to fix it. And they stole my subwoofer lmao.

@tteuvky 3 жыл бұрын

just for info, why there are 3 wires on alternator?

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

You can Google this, will give you a better explanation than I can, thanks for watching!

@tteuvky 3 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage you can try atleast

@DougHinVA 2 жыл бұрын

If it is a 1-time replacement, I will take it in to a 'service center' to replace the alternator and belt. At 293K trouble-free miles in a 2000 Corolla and no car payment for 15 years, it is not worth doing for myself. And it is early August so I have more months of heat and humidity in VA, so it's a good time to get it fixed. Battery Light 'on' w as the clue and the battery showed fine and the alternator starting to fail.

@nsfjojo 7 ай бұрын

Literally takes 15 mins and serp belts are ridiculously easy to replace

@Palo_Azul 2 жыл бұрын

Whats the name of the tool you rented for 40 bucks?

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching! It is called a serpentine belt tool set. Thanks again for watching!

@nsfjojo 7 ай бұрын

You really don't need one, just use a socket wrench and a crescent wrench, with your arm it forms the holy Trinity

@SelmaSup 2 жыл бұрын

I'm in a pickle. My 06 Toyota has been sitting for months.The brand new battery is completely dead, only a year, maybe a year and a half old. Im getting a new battery but just in case it's the alternator In watching this.Have no money for a mechanic so hopefully this works.I just wish there was a way to decipher if it's the battery or the alternator.

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Hi and thanks for watching, some of the auto parts stores will test your battery for you so you can verify if it's good or bad.

@SelmaSup 2 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage Thank you so much!

@ralfe54 2 жыл бұрын

PS. I did take the motor cover off to make more room. Only 2 nuts.

@davidknibbs9646 2 жыл бұрын

Great job for back yard mechanic

@ToddsGarage 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and appreciate your feedback!

@kack7130 4 жыл бұрын

the rental didn't give me 19mm. Looks like I will have to improvise

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Hopefully you have a 19 inch in your toolbox you can use. Good luck!

@kack7130 4 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage i do not. trying to borrow from a friend and then rent it again. Car door flickering on the dashboard so much, I had to change alternator.

@kack7130 4 жыл бұрын

@@ToddsGarage i got it done. Went above and beyond and change the belt. It is great now.

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

@@kack7130 awesome glad to hear it!

@mistardoyle3042 4 жыл бұрын

113k and need alternator and injectors!

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Good luck with both projects!

@18matts 3 жыл бұрын

Car always break in bad weather.

@NorthernRailsTrainsInTheNorth 4 жыл бұрын

250 thousand miles out of a belt and Alternator. Can't complain about that.

@ToddsGarage 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Has been a good car!

@NorthernRailsTrainsInTheNorth 4 жыл бұрын

Always! I have an 05. Love it

@hennd0gg 3 жыл бұрын

How did you know you needed to change the alternator and it wasnt the starter to be replaced?

@ToddsGarage 3 жыл бұрын

This was a while ago but I believe in my case there was no power and I got the battery tested and it was OK. Good luck figuring out your issue!

@arthurh4484 10 ай бұрын

Alternator is $200.00 today.

@nsfjojo 7 ай бұрын

$139 at summit for a reman

@arthurh4484 7 ай бұрын

@@nsfjojo It's a Toyota. I won't put used parts on it. The car will last the rest of my life. LOL

@nsfjojo 7 ай бұрын

@@arthurh4484 lol i do and im at 300k miles

@septran1 2 жыл бұрын

get rid of theses damn ads

@flamingfirotechnix9286 2 жыл бұрын

you're not a credible source. ):