I watched your video and changed my alternator today, thanks very much. The bolt that required ‘extra power’ certainly did need some. I did not realize there is no clearance for a socket head so you will only be able to get a spanner on... took me an hour to find something suitable. The rest of the job only took 20 mins. Perfect, thanks again.
Thank you so much!! Just used your video to change the alternator on my 2005 Corolla. All the instructions were spot on. I had to get hold of the 19mm socket, got a full pack for £10 from wickes. The hardest part in all the job was getting the belt on and off otherwise plain sailing! Thanks to you saved myself £60 labour.
Peter, Thank you for the great walk through! That's all I needed to do it myself. What a great service to us regular guys who can not afford a mechanic.
at first i was thinking to myself. "Man this guy is hard to understand, geeze this video isn't going to help me at all." but after I watched this video and a whole bunch of others from different people, your video was the most informative and easiest to follow along with. You helped me get my girl's car fixed and I appreciate it. Keep up the good work!!!
I recently had car trouble at 10pm and felt stranded until a friend helped. I never want to feel that again so I am learning from your channel on how to take cake of my 2008 Toyota Corolla.Thanks for the informative videos and keep them coming!
If you need to change the alternator, then it would also be a good idea to take out and clean the VVT Oil Control Valve and filter. Cleaning these can solve the "tractor noise" some people have.
Dude you inspired me to do it. Once you used the pipe (Extra Power as you say) I knew you were a good guy. Changed out my bad alternator on my 2005 Toyota Matrix. Took me about one hour. Runs like a top! Keep up the good work on the videos. Gracias!
love it. way to go. you are foreign, don't have perfect english, and speek with an accent, but this is still an incredibly thorough tutorial. I cant believe how easy you just made that look. thank you sir for saving me 300$. no joke. Im going to pick one of these up at a junkyard and install it for 31$ instead of 150$ for the part plus 150$ labor. the still close up shots are great, and you sir are a natural teacher. keep it up!
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful for me when changing out my alternator on my 07 Corolla. I did not need to loosen the first bolt which you used the pipe to remove and I was still able to remove and put the serpentine belt back on without any problems. The trickiest part was getting the alternator out after removing the bolts. The mirror trick worked great! Finally make sure to buy the right alternator, take a look at the one in your car before ordering. There are Denso and Bosch alternators depending on the year and you need to purchase the right one as they have different electrical connectors.
excellent presentation Mr. finn, I am not a mechanic but by viewing your presentation I now have an idea to remove and replace my alternator. much thanks buddy. keep up the good work Arnold
Peter, you have saved me a ton of cash by watching your videos. Thank You so much for taking the time to post these. I’ve repaired a few of our family cars just by following your videos. 👍😊
Thanks for your great videos. I've never touched anything more complicated than a light bulb on a car but I managed to take my alternator out and put it back in with your help :)
Thanks for trying to help. I called my mechanic and told him what's happening. He said there is a magnetic field when u put the alternator close to the engine and that's why the alternator won't spin. U need the engine and the belt to spin the alternator. So I put the belt on and everything works like a dream. I had to replace it because it was making noise.
I have to repair the oil level tube because it is broken. For this I have to remove the alternator to have access to it. Nice video as all the rest you have!! Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge for free!! I hope there were more people like you!!
Thank you for showing me this. Rounded the 14mm bolt and had to buy a bolt extractor set from Home Depot. Got it right off. Also replaced the bolt with one from Home Depot. It is an M10x1.25x75mm. Hopefully this helps someone out.
I am going to DO IT! My voltage has been dropping for a month now. started at 14.1vdc and now it is at 12.8vdc. Thank you for you time. My next job after this will be replacing the rear drum brakes.
Thanks! I didn't have to loosen the 17mm bolt, though. I spent a lot of time trying to loosen it until I realized that it isn't necessary. I could slacken the belt using the 19mm bolt right off the bat.
good instructions. I was doing it on the 2003 Celica GT. It's pain on the ass to get the unit out for there is much less space to work but in the end it worked out fine. Thanks for your instructions...
Thank you so much for this video! Very easy to follow and your leverage with the pipe was a good tip! :-) Although DO NOT use that tip to leverage the hex (i snapped mine off the tensioner) :-( was still able to get the drive belt back on but with a lot of mucking about. live and learn! Anyway - thank you Peter! Fine instructional video!
I have a Toyota Corolla E11 4efa motor the best in the world very reliable and tommorow i'm gonna replace my alternator, thanks for the video helped alot :)
Also on American alternators that are made in Mexico, the pulley doesn't spin freely like urs does, u can spin it with ur hand, but it doesn't spin as free as urs does. I went back to where I bought it and asked for another alternator and it spinned the same way. The guy at the store said it should be like that because it's creating a charge. But my car runs great now.
Thanks you for your video, it was really helpful, for those who got AC, it might be a little bit more difficult, since there's somes hoes and links related to the AC, I had to remove my cooling fan to take out the alternator easier and a trick for everyone, it's might save you a lot of time to have something that hold your serpentine belt, mine slip out of the crankshaft pulley, ac pulley etcc, I had to put it back! Thanks you
I did this today, car runs smooth now. Had issues while running 2000 rpm to 2400rpm with the car sputtering slightly and didn't know why it was doing that. Put a new battery in three weeks ago after it was dead. Still had the issue, then the battery light came on last week and an I knew what was up. Changed the alternator and now it runs smooth and strong and no sputtering at all. Happier than a pig in s%^t.
Hello Peter, thanks for nice step by step video, can you pls. do the fixing part, I mean belt fixing, until the final screw attached. Thanks once again.
@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctorPeter giving the description And the close picture of the tensioner has helped me a lot. Now I have wiring problem of engine and transmission. If you a diagram or pictures please let me know. Or I can send pictures where I have a problem.
you dont need to loosen the 17mm bolt. use the 19mm box end and use two 5 inch small turn buckles and attach one open hook end to a front hole of the metal around the radiator area to the left side. the 2 turnbuckles should be hooked together. put the other hook end to the top end of the wrench and start tightening the buckles. it takes very little effort to pull the wrench and the belt is pretty free. safe and easy. good luck.
Thanks for the video. I just don't get that 8 people would give a thumbs down to this video - how can you dislike someone sharing their knowledge! But then, 125, 126 with me, gave a thumbs up|!
just some fyi you dont have to loosen the tensioner bolt to remove the belt just use the 19 mm socket and put it on the dummy bolt head on the tesioner assembly and pry towards the front of the car, trying to lossen that bolt is just unessesary work
Yeah you should not hve to touch that bolt, it's an automatic tensioner. It holds tension with hydraulic pressure, so it does not need a bolt to hold it tight. Also, pro tip, always apply and release pressure gradually when releasing the tensioner. Manufacturers literature says you can blow out the hydraulic part of the tensioner if you jerk it hard to release belt tension, or if you let it snap back when you take the wrench off it.
Hi Peter is noticed a small wire (fastened with an 8 mm nut’s) is broken and I can’t see the other end. However even when the alternator light at the panel inside car is off. The alternator is not charging the battery and is depleting the battery. I hope if I find this it could solve the problem
Hi, interesting. Try again with tongs, the wheel should rotate very easy. If tongs don't change situation, reassemble alternator again. Look also my other video, how to check alternator bearings. Your alternator wheel should rotate same way. You will find my video using Google: How to check alternator status Toyota Corolla: Bearings, Coils and Copper plates.Years 2000-2008.
tshorse is correct you do not need to loosen the lower 17mm bolt only the 19mm as that controls the tension spring on the tensioner pulley allowing you to loosen the belt until you can remove it.
Hi Mr. Peter. Thanks for the great video . Is there anyway you can help that I could fix the same alternator. It shows the battery sign on dashboard. Can I fix the same alternator?please help.Thank you.
Awesome video my 17mm bolt lossened and the whole tentioner is leaning towards one side and the 19mm is not inline to remove the rubber belt how else can I remove the belt thanks
Hello Peter, Thanks for the post, I am replacing the alt on my sons cars and this helped! Where are you from?....great accent. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge
Hi Peter . I found your videos and they are great . I have a question in regards to alternators . I have the same corolla that is in the video . My alternator is reading very high (over 16 volts) . is the alternator bad or what could be casuing this ?
I got a question, I put in my new alternator and my little black wheel won't spin on the alternator, is that fine? It did spin right before I put the alternator in and tied the bolts.
Seems like I need to do just that, my battery light came up today, luckily I made it home running without charging, though the battery was almost fully discharged. I consider changing the voltage regulator first but thats a lot of hustle anyway, whole alternator moght be thr best option.
nice to see this video. sir i have one doubt. During unplug the connector in alternator, connceting cable is damaged. how can i reconnect the cable properly ie., how to check the proper polarity.help me please
Hello, first and foremost thank you for this video. I have an issue however installing the new one as the bolt holes are misaligned. When I put it in place and screw in the bottom bolt, the top bolt hole is slightly too high. is there a trick in this or could the replacement alternator be slightly larger?
What is that bracket called that holds that connects to the motor mount mine snapped and I can't figure wat to look up it was the 12 mm bolt the back side of the alternator that part broke on me and can't seem to find the part any were
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I watched your video and changed my alternator today, thanks very much. The bolt that required ‘extra power’ certainly did need some. I did not realize there is no clearance for a socket head so you will only be able to get a spanner on... took me an hour to find something suitable. The rest of the job only took 20 mins. Perfect, thanks again.
Thank you so much!! Just used your video to change the alternator on my 2005 Corolla. All the instructions were spot on. I had to get hold of the 19mm socket, got a full pack for £10 from wickes. The hardest part in all the job was getting the belt on and off otherwise plain sailing! Thanks to you saved myself £60 labour.
Great to hear!
Peter,
Thank you for the great walk through! That's all I needed to do it myself. What a great service to us regular guys who can not afford a mechanic.
at first i was thinking to myself. "Man this guy is hard to understand, geeze this video isn't going to help me at all." but after I watched this video and a whole bunch of others from different people, your video was the most informative and easiest to follow along with. You helped me get my girl's car fixed and I appreciate it. Keep up the good work!!!
+darkalchey Thank You Man! :-)
I recently had car trouble at 10pm and felt stranded until a friend helped. I never want to feel that again so I am learning from your channel on how to take cake of my 2008 Toyota Corolla.Thanks for the informative videos and keep them coming!
May June Thank You for comment.
If you need to change the alternator, then it would also be a good idea to take out and clean the VVT Oil Control Valve and filter. Cleaning these can solve the "tractor noise" some people have.
Dude you inspired me to do it. Once you used the pipe (Extra Power as you say) I knew you were a good guy. Changed out my bad alternator on my 2005 Toyota Matrix. Took me about one hour. Runs like a top!
Keep up the good work on the videos. Gracias!
Thanks Sir, Toyota inspires me. The engines and all Toyota's parts are so well engineered and high quality. So easy to service too.
love it. way to go. you are foreign, don't have perfect english, and speek with an accent, but this is still an incredibly thorough tutorial. I cant believe how easy you just made that look. thank you sir for saving me 300$. no joke. Im going to pick one of these up at a junkyard and install it for 31$ instead of 150$ for the part plus 150$ labor. the still close up shots are great, and you sir are a natural teacher. keep it up!
Thank you for this video, it was very helpful for me when changing out my alternator on my 07 Corolla. I did not need to loosen the first bolt which you used the pipe to remove and I was still able to remove and put the serpentine belt back on without any problems. The trickiest part was getting the alternator out after removing the bolts. The mirror trick worked great! Finally make sure to buy the right alternator, take a look at the one in your car before ordering. There are Denso and Bosch alternators depending on the year and you need to purchase the right one as they have different electrical connectors.
You're welcome!👍😀
excellent presentation Mr. finn, I am not a mechanic but by viewing your presentation I now have an idea to remove and replace my alternator. much thanks buddy. keep up the good work
Arnold
Laila Valdez Thanks and good to hear. I am professional engineer and I have also some teaching skills too. :-)
Peter, you have saved me a ton of cash by watching your videos.
Thank You so much for taking the time to post these. I’ve repaired a few of our family cars just by following your videos. 👍😊
Yes and Thanks also Mr Toyota for great cars. What we can easily repair...
I changed out the alternator on my Corolla today. This video was very helpful. Thank you Peter!
Great to hear!
Thanks for your great videos. I've never touched anything more complicated than a light bulb on a car but I managed to take my alternator out and put it back in with your help :)
Hi, that sounds great.
Thanks for trying to help. I called my mechanic and told him what's happening. He said there is a magnetic field when u put the alternator close to the engine and that's why the alternator won't spin. U need the engine and the belt to spin the alternator. So I put the belt on and everything works like a dream. I had to replace it because it was making noise.
I have to repair the oil level tube because it is broken. For this I have to remove the alternator to have access to it.
Nice video as all the rest you have!!
Thank you very much for sharing your knowledge for free!! I hope there were more people like you!!
Jesus Delgado Thank You for comment.
Thanks to you and your great videos, I have saved tons of $$$ on car maintenance!! Keep up the good work sir!!
This is once again a great video. The savings are quite essential to me as I have not yet learned to live without eating.
You can do it!
Thank you for showing me this. Rounded the 14mm bolt and had to buy a bolt extractor set from Home Depot. Got it right off. Also replaced the bolt with one from Home Depot. It is an M10x1.25x75mm. Hopefully this helps someone out.
Good work. Thanks for info 👍😀
I am going to DO IT! My voltage has been dropping for a month now. started at 14.1vdc and now it is at 12.8vdc. Thank you for you time. My next job after this will be replacing the rear drum brakes.
Thanks for info.
Thanks! I didn't have to loosen the 17mm bolt, though. I spent a lot of time trying to loosen it until I realized that it isn't necessary. I could slacken the belt using the 19mm bolt right off the bat.
Nice work!
Finally what I was looking for for XRS!! 100's of 1.8 easy replacements. I really appreciate the video buddy!!
Glad to hear it!
good instructions. I was doing it on the 2003 Celica GT. It's pain on the ass to get the unit out for there is much less space to work but in the end it worked out fine. Thanks for your instructions...
Thank You. :-)
very good and detailed video. today I learned how to remove the belt, and the tensioner. thx a lot my friend.
+Mario Friggieri Thanks ! :-)
Your video made changing my 2005 easy. Thanks.
Thanks. And Have a nice day to You. :-)
Very nice video as always. You make it so detailed, I think anyone can change it after watching your videos.
Thanks!
Thank you so much for this video! Very easy to follow and your leverage with the pipe was a good tip! :-)
Although DO NOT use that tip to leverage the hex (i snapped mine off the tensioner) :-( was still able to get the drive belt back on but with a lot of mucking about. live and learn!
Anyway - thank you Peter! Fine instructional video!
+Safron Thomas Thanks for comment. :-)
You don't say "take it away" you say "take it out". English lesson of the day!!!!
Thanks ! :-)
this procedure worked just fine and I understood every word
I have a Toyota Corolla E11 4efa motor the best in the world very reliable and tommorow i'm gonna replace my alternator, thanks for the video helped alot :)
Cheers and I agree.
Thank you! Very informative and easy to see what needs to be done.
+Jill McAfee Thanks and You are welcome. :-)
Thank you so much for this video. It helped me with my corolla. God bless you. Have a great day.
need to do a replacement on my 2000 estate and this perfectly shows how to do it - excellent video!
Thanks for info. Best Regard Peter
Very good you have saved me a fortune and such detailed videos, thank you for sharing
landcruising.im Good. And Thanks for comment.
Also on American alternators that are made in Mexico, the pulley doesn't spin freely like urs does, u can spin it with ur hand, but it doesn't spin as free as urs does. I went back to where I bought it and asked for another alternator and it spinned the same way. The guy at the store said it should be like that because it's creating a charge. But my car runs great now.
very informative! thank you very much! you made it look so very easy. I can now replace the alternator in my daughters 2005 Matrix with ease.
+Brad Tarver Many Thanks for comment !
Excellent video ...very good camera quality!!!
Hi and Thanks for comment. :-)
Thanks you for your video, it was really helpful, for those who got AC, it might be a little bit more difficult, since there's somes hoes and links related to the AC, I had to remove my cooling fan to take out the alternator easier and a trick for everyone, it's might save you a lot of time to have something that hold your serpentine belt, mine slip out of the crankshaft pulley, ac pulley etcc, I had to put it back!
Thanks you
+Thapipo1 Hi and Thanks for comment. :-)
Great video as usual
Use a mirror for the lower bolt
I haven't thought of that!
I usually close my eyes!
I did this today, car runs smooth now. Had issues while running 2000 rpm to 2400rpm with the car sputtering slightly and didn't know why it was doing that. Put a new battery in three weeks ago after it was dead. Still had the issue, then the battery light came on last week and an I knew what was up. Changed the alternator and now it runs smooth and strong and no sputtering at all. Happier than a pig in s%^t.
👍
Pipe used as breaker bar .... love it, roper mechanic
I like it!
Very helpful just did this now thanx to ur video 👌👌
Great 👍
I was wondering why I couldnt get that damn bolt loose. Gonna look into that pipe trick 😂 thank you very much sir 🙏
Thank you for the message. I'm trying to help you. 👍😀
Very nice informative video. Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for comment. 👍
Hello Peter, thanks for nice step by step video, can you pls. do the fixing part, I mean belt fixing, until the final screw attached. Thanks once again.
just wanted to let you know great video it helped me out alot!!!
I didnt know Dr Nick was doing how to videos now
Good job it helped me a lot, Thank you brother.
Noted 👍
@@PeterFinnTheCarDoctorPeter giving the description And the close picture of the tensioner has helped me a lot.
Now I have wiring problem of engine and transmission. If you a diagram or pictures please let me know. Or I can send pictures where I have a problem.
Hi, Thanks for info. I correct the year 2008.
Great guide - worked perfectly. Thanks!
Peter McGrath Thank you for comment.
Good to hear and You are welcome.
you dont need to loosen the 17mm bolt. use the 19mm box end and use two 5 inch small turn buckles and attach one open hook end to a front hole of the metal around the radiator area to the left side. the 2 turnbuckles should be hooked together. put the other hook end to the top end of the wrench and start tightening the buckles. it takes very little effort to pull the wrench and the belt is pretty free. safe and easy. good luck.
Hi, Thank You for your comment.
Thanks for video. It helped me alot.👍
Great ! :-)
Thanks for comment, this is also my videos idea that videos give good walk through.
Thank you very much👍😎
IT went well😎
Great 👍
Thanks for the video. I just don't get that 8 people would give a thumbs down to this video - how can you dislike someone sharing their knowledge! But then, 125, 126 with me, gave a thumbs up|!
Eric Le Marec Many Thanks Sir.
Hi, Thanks for comment. I have been teacher too, some times. :-)
Yes, if you have 1.6 or 1.8 engines.
This was a very helpful video. Thanks a bunch man.
Thank you sir for this video..... it helps me a lot.
very well explained, thanks for sharing
vcpadilla Thanks for info.
Hi, have you turn on your car's engine or is engine off. The belt is so tight, that wheel turns only when motor is running.
Thx Peter, great video!
Good. 😃👍
Thanks for information. I try to do more similar videos.
Easy peasy.
Thanks for sharing!
You’re welcome 😊
Excelente video!
just some fyi you dont have to loosen the tensioner bolt to remove the belt just use the 19 mm socket and put it on the dummy bolt head on the tesioner assembly and pry towards the front of the car, trying to lossen that bolt is just unessesary work
+Carlos Navarro Hello, I loosen this tensioner bolt always.
not nesessary to loosen that bolt just extra work
can confirm did not need to loosen only needed to pry the 19mm
Couldn't get mine to budge without loosening that bolt
Yeah you should not hve to touch that bolt, it's an automatic tensioner. It holds tension with hydraulic pressure, so it does not need a bolt to hold it tight. Also, pro tip, always apply and release pressure gradually when releasing the tensioner. Manufacturers literature says you can blow out the hydraulic part of the tensioner if you jerk it hard to release belt tension, or if you let it snap back when you take the wrench off it.
Hi Peter is noticed a small wire (fastened with an 8 mm nut’s) is broken and I can’t see the other end. However even when the alternator light at the panel inside car is off. The alternator is not charging the battery and is depleting the battery. I hope if I find this it could solve the problem
Great video! Thanks for sharing.
Thanks for info Sir. :-)
Great video well explaned, thanks
Hi Sir and Thank You . :-)
Hi, interesting. Try again with tongs, the wheel should rotate very easy. If tongs don't change situation, reassemble alternator again. Look also my other video, how to check alternator bearings. Your alternator wheel should rotate same way. You will find my video using Google: How to check alternator status Toyota Corolla: Bearings, Coils and Copper plates.Years 2000-2008.
Hi, will be investigate the e11 model alternator change.
Great tutorial man!
Hi, Thank You for feedback. :-)
You have a patreon? Because you saved me about 400 euro's in 1 year
Hi, please explain more. What you mean veer the belt.
Thank You. You are Welcome.
tshorse is correct you do not need to loosen the lower 17mm bolt only the 19mm as that controls the tension spring on the tensioner pulley allowing you to loosen the belt until you can remove it.
Hi, thanks for info.
What is the torque power to be used for the bolts of the alternator? no trace of the setting in the Haynes manual.
Hi Mr. Peter. Thanks for the great video . Is there anyway you can help that I could fix the same alternator. It shows the battery sign on dashboard. Can I fix the same alternator?please help.Thank you.
Awesome video my 17mm bolt lossened and the whole tentioner is leaning towards one side and the 19mm is not inline to remove the rubber belt how else can I remove the belt thanks
Thanks for the info
gracias es muy bueno tu video
+Veronica Sarabia Gracias Señora. :-)
Gracias!!, podré darle mantención al alternador.
Hello Peter,
Thanks for the post, I am replacing the alt on my sons cars and this helped! Where are you from?....great accent. Thanks again for sharing your knowledge
Hi, Thanks for feedback.
Hi Peter . I found your videos and they are great . I have a question in regards to alternators . I have the same corolla that is in the video . My alternator is reading very high (over 16 volts) . is the alternator bad or what could be casuing this ?
Alternator is bad. Replace it
Great video. Thank you.
+Richard Yap Thank You for comment. :-)
Hi would this guide also be suitable for a D-4D Toyota Corolla 2002? Also great video.
+Killerimpact Yes
Nice video. Thanks
So nice of you👍
Like your 'extra power tool'
+upwardcrayon5 Thanks for feedback. :-)
thanks so much, nice work
+Shahin Khoddam Thank You for feedback ! :-)
I got a question, I put in my new alternator and my little black wheel won't spin on the alternator, is that fine? It did spin right before I put the alternator in and tied the bolts.
excellent vid, thank you
Thanks !
Seems like I need to do just that, my battery light came up today, luckily I made it home running without charging, though the battery was almost fully discharged.
I consider changing the voltage regulator first but thats a lot of hustle anyway, whole alternator moght be thr best option.
Good comment, thanks 👍
good tutorial. a question. what's the number of the drive belt of a corolla 05 ??
+Miguel Cango Hello. I need to investigate your question.
+Peter Finn ok. I'll wait your answer. thanks o/
Hi Peter. I was just wondering why it is, that you disconnect the battery cable from the negative terminal before removing the alternator?
Eric Tramontana Hello. Please look my new video. Here is reason: Short circuit risk. Video link: ruclips.net/video/Cy3YOYokLYo/видео.html
nice to see this video. sir i have one doubt. During unplug the connector in alternator, connceting cable is damaged. how can i reconnect the cable properly ie., how to check the proper polarity.help me please
Hi, purchase similar connector from some used crash car.
helped a lot thanks man
Thank You for comment. :-)
Great to hear. :-)
Hello, first and foremost thank you for this video. I have an issue however installing the new one as the bolt holes are misaligned. When I put it in place and screw in the bottom bolt, the top bolt hole is slightly too high. is there a trick in this or could the replacement alternator be slightly larger?
+Envek1 Hello. Bad task to do. Please replace the alternator to right size model.
What is that bracket called that holds that connects to the motor mount mine snapped and I can't figure wat to look up it was the 12 mm bolt the back side of the alternator that part broke on me and can't seem to find the part any were
The one above the 14 mm bolt
Noted
Noted ?
Hey Peter can I just use a cheap socket set? Or can you recommend a cheap option with what tools i need ?
Yes.