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@MrRangerZr1

2 жыл бұрын

@EDWIN MANNA IN THE MATRIX Rust or someone overtightened it in the past. Drill and tap or replace the a/c compressor bracket. Not a fun job either way.

You literally saved my ski trip to CO with my kids yesterday. New Year’s Day 2021. Alternator blows up in nowhere Texas, but O’Reilly auto parts in Brady Texas has the exact part. No shop open for miles. Your video showed me what’s up. I cannot ever thank you enough. With some loaner tools we were back on the road in just a few hours. I can never thank you enough my friend.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Exactly the idea behind my channel, to help others. Right on.

@atrowell

Жыл бұрын

Question... did O'Reily auto parts loan you the tools to do this swap in their parking lot? That is a neat story.

@scottschmucker5622

Жыл бұрын

@@atrowell We had a bag of regular tools, bought a 3/8” metric socket set at the store and put a $100 deposit on the pry-bar kit to get the serpentine belt off… they also had a random collection of stuff in a tool box they let me use. The manager came out a couple times to check on us, they were so nice there.

Wow. Thank you for a straightforward video without the unnecessary commentary or annoying/distracting background music. Perfect. 👍👍

Great video! I can't emphasize this enough - if your alternator is oily and black you will also need to repair the oil leak on the oil control valve assembly, an expensive repair if you take it into the shop, but less than $20 DIY. I ignored the oil leak, it leaked all over my new alternator, and now I am replacing it again.

@MrRangerZr1

Жыл бұрын

Yes here is that video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/Y2yLsbipp9C4obw.html

@tinaquintanilla3717

4 ай бұрын

Does this apply to the 06 honda odyssey as well?

@tankgirl9324

3 ай бұрын

@@tinaquintanilla3717 Yup, happens on the 06 as well. Have one myself and have been reading articles in order to replace the alternator. Lots of them mention an oil leak that may be leaking onto the alternator and causing the malfunction. But even if it's leaking and not causing the malfunction, you should still take care of the leak because it just might leak onto the new alternator.

@user-hb9jz7ne3w

3 ай бұрын

@@tinaquintanilla3717 Because the date range falls in the window of the Ody's I read about (05-10) I would assume that it does. You may not see an oil leak on your garage floor, but there is likely to be a subtle leak somewhere. It was right near the alternator, and probably why I replaced it twice instead of just once.

@user-hb9jz7ne3w

3 ай бұрын

@@MrRangerZr1 Great video, I used that one too!

"EASY" is definitely subjective. To me that is pretty difficult. On my daughter's Jeep it is about as hard as changing a tire. Great job making it look easy.

@HowtoRestoreHeadlights

6 ай бұрын

To be fair( every vehicle is different.

Thanks for this concise efficient video. I was able to do it in 1:30 and I’m definitely no mechanic. The hardest part for me was getting the old one out and the new one in. Thanks for giving me the confidence to attempt this repair.

Great video. And yes, the hardest part is getting the alternator out of the space. I followed the example in the video of taking the power steering reservoir out, as well as the bracket. I also lowered the washer fluid canister, but did not fully remove it. I left the washer fluid motor and hoses attached to the canister, and just rested it on a bucket to eliminate tension. Removing the tire is recommended. Nicely done, and thank you for documenting so clearly by including the respective socket size.

Very helpful video. I just purchased this 06 Odyssey for my family 4 days ago and the alternator went out. With your video I was able to get her back running by the night. I will say, I did struggle with placing the new alternater in due to the washer in the bracket for the lower 14mm bolt. Just a watch out for people.

@NewMagdeburgMedia

3 ай бұрын

I'm having that same problem. Did you just eventually shove it in, or did you have to remove it somehow?

@NewMagdeburgMedia

3 ай бұрын

NVM lol I just put some elbow grease on it. Yes great video

Best video I found . No need for any extra comments, just step by step straight to the point. Thank you for your knowledge bro!

Wish you made this video 1.5 years ago! My 09’ alternator went out. Loss of power steering, engine stalling, dash lights lit up like a Xmas tree! My first time replacing an alternator, took a long time, most difficult part was figuring out what to remove to get it out. Very tight compartment. At the end, I was happy I did it without taking it to a mechanic. My back wasn’t so happy. Spent hours hovered over good of engine. Picked mine up Advanced auto, pretty sure it was OEM remanufactured, but it wasn’t advertised as such. Reviews for compatible alternators at Pep Boys or Advanced were not good. Last thing I want to do is do it 2x! Thanks for the great video!

I absolutely love this video nobody's talkin and giving you a story about their life

Always so grateful there is always someone who takes the time to make a video for whatever make model and issue I'm having. Your video is a notch above the rest good sir I thoroughly appreciate you listing bolt sizes along the way very consice and succinct. Thank you very much

Great Video. Clear. Detailed. No fluff. AND INFORMATIVE! Other mechanic post please take note. Regarding this effort - what a pain it is to get that sucker out and disconnect the bottom/underside lead. Silly me - I remember being able to change an alternator out on my Chevelle in the parking lot of the parts store so that I could take the core back in....took 5 mins with a ratchet set and didn't even get dirty. Not the case for a change out on a 2010 Odyssey :).

@kappartier

9 ай бұрын

My story today in a Pull A Part parking lot lol. I just don’t have that $10 to give lol

Done it but don’t expect it to be easy! You gonna have hard time removing the alternator especially without removing the power steering reservoir(but you can do it without removing it) and the washer fluid reservoir,don’t get scared with the belt tensioner.Helpful video!

Not gonna lie, looks intimidating. But I'm glad you made this tutorial. As always, well done sir!

@boymata

4 жыл бұрын

Sir i changed the alt. with a reman. denso today, not easy! Buttoned everything up and hooked POS. Battery post. When connecting Neg. Battery post little sparks appear. What did I do wrong?

@newman4319

4 жыл бұрын

Tuuni Geeb sounds like wires may be chafed

@newman4319

4 жыл бұрын

I’m about to replace my alternator today , never done it before so we’ll see how this goes

I watched 3 videos on this replacement and this was the best by far. Thank you very much

I wish everyone made videos like you! No talking, straight to it with bolt sizes included. Great video

My favorite tutorial videos on KZread are the ones that get straight to the point and include detailed information that's easy for average people to understand. This channel performs a great service as I have now changed 3 Odyssey alternators using this video and I don't really know jack sh*t about cars lol 😂

@MrRangerZr1

11 ай бұрын

That's exactly why I'm here. Happy to hear that!

This video is excellent, thank you for putting this together and sharing. I was able to get this job done in about 3 hours thanks to this vid. I took out everything, even jacked up the engine a little bit, and that alternator was still a stubborn SOB getting out and especially putting the new one back in. With that said, your video gave me confidence that it could be done without disconnecting the AC lines.

Thank you very much. This was the most useful video on youtube. I have a 2014 odyssey alittle different but 2.5 hours later my alternator is replaced and running like a champ. God bless. And thank you again.

Hey man, very good video. No sidebar conversations or stories about your life this is what you do to get it off and that's it so thank you for that.

Saved my upcoming vacation! This video walked me through everything and I'm not well versed in motors. Thank you!

Your videos are great, really well edited. No filler, easy to follow.

Worked, had to do it twice. The alternator from the store was faulty. Extra time to remove the windshield wiper fluid tank but made it so much easier. Saves a lot of frustration

Thanks for the straightforward video! I just recently replaced my engine mounts and was able to pull the alternator out the same way you described removing the front engine mount (by removing the radiator fans, hood latch, etc). Pretty easy to do from the top of the engine bay. Thanks again!

Thanks for the optional tip about removing the washer fluid tank. It was the only way I could get enough clearance. My motor connection was really stuck on it and I couldn't get it off. Thankfully, there was enough play in the supply tubes and the electrical line to the motor that I was able to lower it and support it on a bucket. Doing so was basically the same as completely removing it. Thanks.

Just followed the instructions on this video. Everything went well. Thanks so much!

Just Replaced mine on my 2007. This vid was awesome. I Had to bend my ac line a bit to get it out. My engine was a VCM motor if that makes a difference.

As all the commenters have noted. Very straight-forward. Funny enough, the hardest part for me was reconnecting the a/c compressor connector one-handed. lol

Just finished replacing on my 09 using this video. This is an excellent video, thank you! Hardest parts were disconnecting and reconnecting the AC clip (I have large arms, hard to get in there) and getting the old alternator out. I did not remove the windshield fluid reservoir, and had to force it out of the way. Luckily it didn't snap, but I was def nervous. It is possible though without removing.

Fantastic video! Straightforward and easy to follow. Thank you!

Thanks so much man! I could have done it without the video but you easily saved me a couple hours of guess work!!

OMGoodness...thanks for the video. My 2006 had a different type of belt tensioner that used a 14mm socket applied to the center bolt of the top pulley which was the main difference. I found that if I deflected the a/c line a 1/2 inch the alternator came right out keeping it oriented exactly as its usually mounted. Thx again

Love your style with the subtitles and each key point. Thanks for sharing this - and making my life easier!!

Thank you for your video One of the best as far as getting to the point I’d love to see someone get that alternator out of there without taking the windshield wiper fluid container off And I had a hard time at first getting new one back in but One bolt a washer and a larger nut from galvanized pipe fitting Was able to get bushing pushed back in Thx again .

Great video! I love how quiet and efficient it is. SO far I'm halfway through the job--got the old alternator out. You make each step look remarkably easy...but I got stuck at "simple" steps like pulling the tire well plastic shield out of the way to get at the windshield fluid tank bolts--just getting those #@#% plastic push bolts out without the proper tools is a pain! Getting the electric connector off the fluid tank pump. Figuring out how to squeeze the A/C plug on the side of the alternator to pull it off. Very hard reaching down into the front of the engine to squeeze and pull off that lower electrical connection, and then to get that little cable clip off (mine snapped off). Then getting the alternator out--you did it in like 10 seconds... I wrestled with mine for five minutes. The power steering reservoir hoses were the real pain--it looks like you got your reservoir completely out of the way somehow. Oh well--still a great video. Too bad the reality for each of us is not so clean and quick! :-) 3/7/2021 Edit: I found it much easier reinstalling the new alternator after putting a rubber plug (from Dorman black rubber vacuum cap assortment) on the lower power steering reservoir hose, and stopping up that hose with a sparkplug, so I could rotate the power steering reservoir out of the way more easily. I slightly relieved the tension on the low pressure connector to the power steering pump so I could rotate the hose to get the reservoir out of the way. 3/7/2021 Edit 2: All done! 14.15 volts on the battery! :-) The only thing I'd add to your video is the mention of the split ring bushing (?) where the lower 14mm bolt secures the alternator to the engine body. It's likely protruding slightly into the bracket space where the new alternator is supposed to slip in. I had a flat metal bar that I placed against the inside of this bushing and then tapped it over and over until the bushing was flush--so afterwards, sliding in the new alternator was a breeze. This, and my suggestion above about the power steering reservoir, are offered as icing on the cake you baked. :-) Thanks again.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

In times like these just DM me on instagram @mrrangerzr1 I respond there quicker

Good video. Works well. Can confirm washer fluid tank doesn't need removed in an 06 and would recommend leaving alternator bracket loose until ready to tighten everything.

@ktmmotohead

2 жыл бұрын

I tried leaving the washer fluid tank in place, I had to remove it to get the alternator out.

@lambertj.2892

2 жыл бұрын

I removed it. Much easier that way.

Agree with the other comments. Perfect style of video. Listing the socket sizes and torque specs is awesome! Keep up the good work.

Thank you very much man! I'm no mechanic and took 3 hours doing this. It's easy like he says. I would say 3/10 of difficulty.

@MrRangerZr1

4 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad I helped :)

@paultoledo4432

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrRangerZr1 man do you know if the ody needs valve adjusment? I hear a clicking sound on mine

@MrRangerZr1

4 жыл бұрын

Paul Toledo VCM motors must need the valve adjustment done around 100k-150k miles. Non vcm motors don’t really need adjustment.

Thank you for this. It saved me a lot of unnecessary steps. Start to finish in 1.5hr.

@mikematenkosky

3 жыл бұрын

Lucky you. About 3-4hr for me on my 2010 Odyssey. Couldn't remove the A/C wire until I removed the alternator. Had a tough time aligning the 14mm bolt to the alternator. Then couldn't connect the AC plug, so had to remove it again. I will say, props to the OP for the video. Helped a bunch!

Fantastic video, again, wish others would do it this way.

Great video, no filler....

Another great clean educational video

I recommend removing the windshield washer fluid reservoir completely. it might be possible to wiggle the alternator out only removing the top bolt, but it is definitely much easier with it removed.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Muchhh easier

Great well put together video. This looks like a breeze. Very clear instructions and thanks for including the ft lbs.

Very good video....it was indeed very easy without taking out or removing unnecessary parts as other videos suggest. Took me about an hour on my 2007 Ody. Thank you very much.

FANTASTIC JOB!! Thank you. Great video, great description, great tool recommendations. THANK YOU!!

My 08's went out last year on the way up to ski at Snowshoe. Had dimming headlights and funky dashboard symptoms. Made it but had no tools and the closest auto parts was an hour away. Ended up paying a local to go get the part then had a ski maintenance guy replace it for me after his shift (with tips I got off of youtube). I got lucky.

Thanks boss! Appreciate the video!! I got my alternator out.

Thank you for this video, it helped me a lot today !! i watched multiple times to understand every step

Thank You for the excellent video on how to do this repair. Well done, the video was helpful and informative. Just completed it on my 05 Odyssey. Getting the alternator out and back in was a PITA for sure, but installing was quicker than removal. Moving the bushing out prior to reinstalling was very helpful. Only issue I had was the removal of the washer motor; when removing one of the lines the nipple broke, most likely due to age of the part and the cold weather I was doing the repair in. Than you again for your help.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes those get fragile after a while. Mine also broke.

Thanks my brother I'm doing this today right now on my 05 odyssey Thanks for sharing

As always superb DYI instructional videos from MrRanger. Thank you!

Excellent!!!! Simple and straightforward!!

Thank you! Very easy to follow from start to finish.

Excellent work putting this video together! Massive help!

Nice presentation! Thanks!

Very nice, thank you!

Wonderful job thanks for teaching us personally I appreciate it

Thank you! Concise and to the point!

Thank you MR RANGER,GREAT VIDEO,you are THE BESTTTT

Made the job much easier. Well made video. Subscribed.

Way better than other videos

Very Good & informative!!! 👌👌👍👍

Thanks @MrRanger21 for the video. As usual your DIY presentations are the best I have seen, bar none. What's amazing is your ability to catch fine details in tough spots! Question: Bolt that attaches the (alternator) bracket to the alternator: what's the torque?

@gabantha1959

Жыл бұрын

It's 16 FtLb in case anybody needs it (same as the torque needed to attach the bracket to the engine block)

I was 666, I hope that's not a bad omen! Great video, I was able to get it done in less than 2 hours including breakfast. Just a bit tighter area than my 2001, but still not too bad.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

I did one today as well.

Good job , thank you for sharing your knowledge!

Amazing simple vid, thanks!

Excellent video thanks for showing. 👍👍👍

Awesome video! Did this today with the help of your video! Cake 🎂 💪💯💯💯

Thank you for this video it was a big help!

Thank you!

This is the video I needed. Thank you!

IF YOU HAVE THE REGULAR EX MODEL ODYSSEY THE TENSIONER IS INTEGRATED INTO THE PULLEY TO THE LEFT AND SLIGHTLY ABOVE THE ALTERNATOR'S PULLEY It is not the 19MM external one. You use a 14MM directly on the center nut of that specific pulley, Push it slowly in the same direction as shown in the video I Was trying to figure this out for hours. NOBODY ON KZread SAID ANYTHING ABOUT IT. FUCK

@pauloffhaus6426

2 ай бұрын

Thank you so much for posting this comment re the EX variance. That’s what we have and this new info was helpful and greatly appreciated!

Any tips on removing the a/c compressor? The video doesn't show how it's done and it's in a very tricky and tight spot. Thanks!

@MrRangerZr1

9 ай бұрын

kzread.info/dash/bejne/aWaMj8WTmdergdY.htmlfeature=shared

Thanks for the nice informative quiet demonstration. I am having threading the 14 mm bolt in, any trick?

Thank you so much for this video.

Thanks friend, excellent vídeo

Great video thanks for the help.

Great video! Well done. I however on my 2007 odyssey was not able to remove the alternator unless i also removed the belt tensioner in addition to all the stuff you removed.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Yes on those motor the belt tensioner is chunky and can get in the way

brilliant

Another great video. Doing the starter on a 2009 odyssey vcm there is no good videos for that I can find. Followed ETCG than had to figure out the different starter that's on the 2008 to 2010 odyssey. HINT HINT)

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Stay tuned.

Thanks!

Most of your work i don't do myself but I love watching your videos because it gives me an idea what and how it should be done so I don't get beat by some of these unscrupulous mechanics. Wish I can make you some oxtails or bake you some bread to show appreciation for what you do on this platform. Do you have a cashapp or PayPal account so I can send you some dimes? Thanks again for helping us all out.

To the point video. Thank you. How long from the first bolt removal did the replacement take?

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

For me took half hour or so, but first time doing this it should take you hour hour half

Sir i changed the alt. with a reman. denso today, not easy! Buttoned everything up and hooked POS. Battery post. When connecting Neg. Battery post little sparks appear. What did I do wrong?

@MrRangerZr1

4 жыл бұрын

Normal. Clean the terminals if they have any corrosion.

@boymata

4 жыл бұрын

Sir thank you!

Thanks for this! I’m going to attempt this in my 08 Ody, however I’m also doing the the power steering pump. Do you have any tips? Does having the power steering pump and pulley fully disconnected and out, have any benefit to removing the alternator? Will it create more room or is it really kinda out of the way a bit too much to have an effect? And should I disconnect/remove the pump>remove alternator>replace alternator>replace pump i.e. working from top down then back up? Thanks!

@MrRangerZr1

2 жыл бұрын

Doesn't really matter, I would remove the PS pump first, then alternator, then install alternator then PS pump.

Ok, I am 1/2 way done, trying to get the alternator out is such as pita. One thing is the AC Compressor power connector does not need to be unplugged. Just keep it on and push the cable brackets out of the way. The main problem I see with this job is the lack of room to do this. My old Subaru is so damn easy the alternator sit high on top and removes in 10 mins. This is a bad design because it means the Odyssey cannot go in about 2 feet of water the alternator will get submerged.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Overall the 3rd gen odyssey engine bay layout was poorly designed. The 4th gen is much easier to work in. Just look at the intake routing between the generations, world of a difference.

@Vision33r

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrRangerZr1 I'm done, so thanks for your video much easier than other videos. I did the whole job in about 2 hours trying to get the alternator out took about 20-30mins. I never removed the washer fluid tank. I pushed it aside and lifted the power steering tank above and taped it securely. New one worked great.

Question for you, were you ever able to find an affordabe remote start for this vehicle?

@MrRangerZr1

Жыл бұрын

Never got to install one, nothing beats OEM systems.

Did you consider taking the original part to an alternator shop? I know some people can't live without their car for a day or two but I hear some shops use good quality components to rebuild them and it costs a lot less than new OEM.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

If you have a good local shop you can do that. Personally, I would just swap it out with a denso unit and call it done.

Mr Ranger - Any videos of swapping out an alternator on a 2007 Honda Pilot?

@MrRangerZr1

2 жыл бұрын

Not at the moment but it's the same process more or less as the odyssey

How do you install the new alternator, do you hammer it? Because it's not going in when pushed by hand

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Watch this video: kzread.info/dash/bejne/n5WBwappmdbFmtI.html

How did you remove the harness clip at 1:05. I can't pull it out. Is there a trick to it? Thank you!

@MrRangerZr1

2 жыл бұрын

Use a trim tool to remove it

@FotiXGkD

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrRangerZr1 Thanks for the answer. I managed to get it removed with some bent pliers. Unfortunately I managed to snap off the tensioner nut, so I will have to replace that as well (I am watching your other video on that). Thank you very much for what you do!

Im having a problem getting the bottom bracket seated between the two to slide the bolt in

@MrRangerZr1

4 жыл бұрын

Push out the bushing

...how do you get the 14mm bolt off and on? The tensioner is in the way in my 02 Odyssey

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Use different socket/extensions or just move the tensioner out of the way

Is that serpentine belt tool necessary or can you get away with a ratchet or breaker bar? Is there enough clearance? Great video!

@MrRangerZr1

4 жыл бұрын

It's a tight fit...

@kylebarton6498

3 жыл бұрын

You can also (carefully) pry in between the tensioning pulley and the crank pulley.. if your tensioner bolt head is messed up like mine is.. and SWEET JESUS! Get your fingers out from between the belt and pulley! 😂

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

@@kylebarton6498 ouch lol

@yatesofbmore

6 ай бұрын

​@@kylebarton6498 mines is messed up so you have a video on how to pry

Is there significance to that 12mm bolt at 0:50 ? Does it connect anything or just hold it in place? I dropped the bolt and cant find it. The alternator isnt charging the battery now and i didnt know if it was the alternator connector or possibly that 12mm area

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

That is the main power lead…

@ewoknroll

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrRangerZr1 lol seemed like a stupid question. I just finished and the new (used) alternator works great. Thanks for the video. Saved me $500

Just curious, why did you choose to remove the washer fluid reservoir instead of the cooling fans ?

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Much easier and faster to remove the windshield jug. Removing the fans takes longer, have to drain radiator, disconnect the top hose, etc.

@neondiamondsaquaberry17

3 жыл бұрын

@@MrRangerZr1 really? The fans are just held in place by 4 bolts and like 3 electrical connections, it slides right out from the top, not sure why you would drain coolant or even touch the radiator at all.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

@@neondiamondsaquaberry17 Record a video and post it. I'll see how you remove it.

The marvels of the 'computer-age'------just remove 1/2 of your engine, hoses, fittings, jack up vehicle, pry, wiggle, tug, shed some blood, and with any luck, a half a day later you will have your alternator off!! On older cars, open hood, loosen/remove a couple bolts (easily!!) and pull off alternator. :S The more I work on Hondas the more I hate them. You're almost forced to take it back to them to get fleeced by their mechanics----it's a sad day when a semi-skilled home mechanic can't do something as simple as this.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

Now imagine working on a german car...

@mosesberkowitz3298

3 жыл бұрын

Well, tbh, it's also front-wheel-drive's fault. If the Odyssey was rear-wheel-drive it would be a 15 minute job.

Is it normal to have some oil residue underneath the alternator? There’s not really any on top-just some underneath.

@MrRangerZr1

3 жыл бұрын

No should be bone dry. Check your valve cover gasket and vtec solenoid if you have that. Video is on my channel. Common problem on the 08-17 models

@MrRockman890

3 жыл бұрын

Found your VTEC video but couldn’t find valve cover one? Could you send me a link? Thanks

@MrRockman890

3 жыл бұрын

And I noticed oil leaking in the area just below the dipstick. It builds up there sometimes. Thoughts? Would that be the vtec gaskets? Something else?