How to Replace an Alternator in a Car

Learn how to replace an alternator in a car. This alternator replacement will be similar for almost any car and if you have access to the bolts, it is easy! Some alternators are buried and take a little more time to get to but the process is the same as in this Ford Windstar.

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[joshuastorer]

I'm a newer subscriber who found your channel when I needed to replace my brakes and rotors on my 2014 Civic Si. I even went out and bought new tools so I could be more self reliant doing maintenance as a delivery driver because of you (torque wrench, breaker bar, wire brush, various lubricants, etc). I've seen a lot of your more recent videos (LOVED the Prius battery video since I got that to be my work vehicle - 2012 Prius THREE) with the higher production quality and I gotta say you've definitely come a long way in how you create these videos. The level of instructional detail, the confidence, filming/editing, etc. You have mastered your craft, and I'm so happy for you. And even with this being a 7 year old video, I still feel like I got enough information that I could do this job myself if I ever needed to replace my alternator. Keep up the good work, and thank you for being an incredible teacher.

[keepinitska]

Whaaaat, we finally got a small glimpse of Chris's face?! lol

[Helpful_Corn]

"There are torque specs. I don't know what they are."

My, how things have changed.

[deaththegoat]

I have been watching your videos for a while now but have never had a socket set or wrench set. I just turned 17 today and saved up money to buy a car (BMW e39) but still don't have tools, hopefully by Christmas I get some. just wanted to thank you chris, I have learned lots from you and hope to learn more.

[chrisfix]

Sweet! You can do it! Just take your time and good luck! Let me know how it goes!

[RedRacconKing]

wow I can't believe you still answer questions on a 4 year old video.

[NewtMedia]

Wow you have changed, your videos now have so much more energy! In this video you sound like your falling asleep haha. Its awesome to see how much you have grown.

[moneyman]

I feel like i have gained so much knowledge by watching your videos

[Malik-jthi]

he’s like the paul walker of mechanics in my eyes lol. grew up wanting to be like him

[josephcontreras]

Thank you for working on a dirty real world engine like we all have. I thought it was a mechanics only pervue and paid a garage 600 to replace mine. Man oh man now I feel I can replace it on my own. Thank God for your vids I feel I can follow along using an old tablet like you being there.

[jasonwesker]

I've learned so much from you, Mr. Chris Fix. Your videos are very educational indeed. 😀

[thegingercarguy]

I didn't look at the date, so I was expecting "HEY CHRIS FIX HERE". Instead I got. "ok so today". Things have changed XD

[japneto]

I am going to try it tomorrow. Let's see if I can have it done! Thanks for the lesson!

[tamarapipkin]

Thanks for the video Chris. Now I will try to replace my daughter's alternator myself with your video direction. Thank you!

[timothygeorges]

2020 what up! I looked this video up and it’s so funny to see what your channel used to be like 😂 thanks for the help!

[Bamaboompa]

Good video. Long but you covered all the bases, and did NOT waste time like many other vids. Looks like I'm gonna have to do this, car not charging a brand new battery. Also gonna check on just having the alternator rebuilt. One comment. Seems like if I've released the belt, it would be a good idea just to replace it while I'm right there. thanks again.

[nhad]

Hi Chris!

I've been learning about car maintenance through your channel. Your videos are very informative. Thanks for that.

i've been driving manual cars for 15years and this is my first time to own an automatic. Last week i had a dead battery. Got stranded for hours.
Now, i wanted to install a second battery in my car. Maybe to power my laptop and for audio players. I just hope it works like parallel connections, but i think it's much complex than that.

And if maybe you could guide me on this... another youtube vid would be great.

Thanks in advance.
More power.

[wongchoi]

good job !! Chris, your demonstration so clear and awesome, your are a best tutor ! thanks so much.

[chrisfix]

It's on there... The top part broke off. Need to get a new one.

[jonathangallegos]

Do a video with you and all the vehicles reviewing all of them as a 6 million subscriber special