1997 Toyota 4runner Alternator replacement
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- Опубликовано: 8 сен 2024
- Thank you all who viewed my first video! I didn't expect to have all the views the way it did. Thank you for subscribing, also. This truck has over 370k in mileage and counting. Hopefully, I can keep this car running till 500k. Fingers and toes crossed :)
Regarding this new video, I never thought i would be able to change my own alternator. I've always gone to the shop to get things like this repaired or replaced. The battery light came on one day but would disappear when i accelerate above 20mph. It would light up again when i slowed down or stopped at a light. I checked the battery with a meter and it registered at 11v and even as low as 8v. I thought i needed a new battery since I've had it for a while already, so i purchased a new one, like an idiot lol. Needless to say, the light came back on after a few miles driving. After alot of research, Alternator replacement keeps coming up. So, now here's my try on it. This took me 2 days to do since i have to deal with camera battery charging and placement of the camera and purchasing the right socket for the adjustment and stuck bolts. After all of this, I think you can do this job for 1 to 3 hours. Like the first video, I've done a few mistakes on this one too. I wished i could have marked the placement of the alternator before loosening the Tensioner, as you'll see in the video. I had to rely on my own judgement of whether the belt was tight enough (that's scary). Also, I was all over the place with removing the connections and bots and nuts. You might notice some inconsistencies with the video. I had to put the sequence in the right order so it'll be easier when removing parts the way i think makes more sense now that I've done it. Overall, i hope this helps!
Again, thank you for watching!
Only if you want to get the same part i got, here is the exact alternator I purchased:
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Also, if your bolt is stuck, here is a link for the spray i used. I tried 2 different other sprays but this one was the one that worked. I bought mine from home depot for only $3. This link should just help you with the description of the spray. If you buy this from other stores i think it's cheaper. Use this link below for description only.
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Good Luck everyone and Thank you again for all your support.
Disclaimer: Please use proper safety precautions always and proper tools. Your problem might be different from mine so please also do your own research.
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Very good job showing each step, wish everyone filmed their repair videos this thoroughly.
Thanks Brandon!
That is pretty awesome video, great job! I was wondering, us that single red wire attached to the alternator? I seem to have single red wire not conne Ted, my battery is not charging
@boprescott916 thanks! The single red wire you see there is for my aftermarket fog lights that I disconnected. Were you able to start your engine?
This is more thorough than the other videos so far, has good angles to show exactly what's going on.
Thanks Huy!
Great video. I'm gunna try it tomorrow in the cold.
Ooff ok Goodluck! I hope it goes fast coz working in the cold is no joke... you got this! 💪
Sweet God!!😇 This was the best video I have seen. I would nominate you for Academy Award.
Had music,camera work,and description. Loved it,and also needing to do on my 97 4Runner. Thank you so much for a beautiful work of art!!
Thanks! :)
One comment regarding your note at 14:04 about the alternator not fitting per the bushing sticking out. You're correct that it can be moved (rather than filed down) -- it can be done by using a bolt/nut and a socket to move it out of the way...kind of hard to describe, but you can search on RUclips to see others posts on this.
Thanks Eric Bradford! I was disappointed to find out my cell battery died while I was doing that important part. I didn't want to undo what I've done. With my luck, i would've broken something else :) I was happy that it did move through and I didn't want to mess with it :) Thanks again Eric
Thanks took me 45min.. great video "and I used the 17mm with 3in bolt to push the bracket ring back in"
Slap-Yo-Momma, thanks! Glad it helped :)
Apprecitated how it was focused, zoomed, and especially the whole struggles from bolt removals, pulling off sockets, the wiggling and all
Thank you too, for taking the time to let me know 😊 I'm glad it has helped others 😊
Thank you. Perfect step by step instructions. The note about widening the area for the top of the alternator to fit in the bracket was genius.
Thank you Richard! I wish I could take the credit for that :) but I saw that from a video too while researching. I'm just glad it all worked out. Thanks again :)
10:45 Thanks! I just came for that damn connector!!
same here!!!
Great video...my need to reference soon. 'O2 w/346K, I was mesmerized with the music!!
Wow, yes, paste a link if you do make a video of it. That's awesome! Glad you like it and thank you for watching :)
Thank you, you are the best. The instructions are very clear step-by-step.
Thank you for watching! I appreciate you taking the time 😊
Excellent video.. everyone needing to watch a how-to needs to see this. Best video on RUclips for this job probably
Hi RJ, thank you! I was anxious and nervous when I first decided to change the alternator by myself. With the help of how-to videos on here too, I was able to pull it off. Glad you like it! :)
Excellent instructions. I used your instructions to change the alternator on my 98 Toyota 4Runner. Thanks!
Thanks TackleFarm! I'm so glad this helped :) so, how's your awesome truck doing? Do you drive it everyday too?
@@4runnergirl190 It is running very well!!
This is so helpful. Thank you!!
All the camera angles really made it.
Thank you Hebsparks! Yes, getting the right and clear shot took alot for me coz I had to place the camera a certain angle, record, remove it to check the video and make sure it's not blurry. On top of that, I'm a little short 5'2" so, I'm all up on top of the grill bar lol. Anyway, it was fun though and I'm glad it helped. Makes it all worth it :)
4runner girl 🤗🤘🏼🤘🏼🤘🏼
Great video work. Talk about realistic. That connector in the back is a nightmare.
this is nothin i jut saw a video on a 2008 toyota v8 alternator replacement you have to take the radiator fan and ater pump to get to the alternator......this is a cake walk compared to that
@@ElViveHoy777 That's great but what does that have to do with my comment? Plus that's an entirely different vehicle.
Whew yes! That connector was a challenge so I just left it for last. It worked out though. Thanks for the comment :)
What I wanted to know more than anything was what I was supposed to push to release it. Thanks for showing this. I have worked around electrical connectors for along time, but this one was hard to tell. (for me anyway)
Great job, great camera work, thank you!!
Thanks g harr!
This helped me a lot. My 97 T100 has the same motor thank god!
Thanks Martyr!
This is a nice clear video. I can see everything really good and in detail. thank you very much
Thanks Isael!
Thanks, this video helped me a lot.
Thank you too! Glad it helped :)
Thanks for this video, I found it super helpful. I just wish the tip at 22:00 was at around 3:00 instead.
Hi Michael, I was debating on that when I was editing the video :) I figured, well it would make sense to put it in the beginning but then i wanted to show WHY it's a good idea to mark it first. Hope that made sense :) I'm glad to know it helped. Videos like this helped me too so I'm humbled I'm able to do the same. Thanks Michael!
@@4runnergirl190 I did a silly thing and I watched the first half of the video, went and removed my alternator, and then came back and watched the second half of the video. 😅 All good though... I just matched the tension to that of the belt next to it as best I could. Seems alright!
Awesome tutorial…will come handy in future
Thanks :-)
Thank you for posting this video, it was very helpful to me, please continue making more👊
Thank you Victor Ortiz! I'm trying to figure out this oil leak I have. I'm hoping I'll be able to post that next. Cross fingers with my truck, she's almost 375k :)
Awesome video very detailed n simpo 2 follow along Mahaloz 💯🤙🏽😎
Mahalo!
Thank you very much. Good help
Thank you too! 😊
Longer wrenches will give you better leverage and nothing beats the pb blaster... you can also use mean green to degrease and clean parts up before reinstalling...
Thanks for the tip. Will do :)
Thank you for sharing
Thank you for watching 😊
Thanks for the video, it was very helpful.
Thank you Jeff! Glad it helped :)
Good job 👍
Thanks Lloyd 😊
Perfect video and instructions.
Thanks Wilson! 😊
Wow best video I ever seen
Thanks! 😊
Go9d lighting!!!!
Thanks! 😊
Muy buen video. Fácil explicación sin tanta vuelta gracias por el video.
Thank you Victor! :)
Me gusto, tu video gracias.
Thanks Pedro!
Thank you so much for the video. I'm motivated to change the alternator for 2000 4runner 4WD, which I recently bought. Do you suggest any other alternator which can actually fit correctly without filing? Also, my car's mileage is pathetic, do you have any suggestions? Thanks!
Thanks Tam ar! Yes, you can do this! Congratulations on your recently bought 4runner. These 4runners run a long time and I'm so grateful to still have mine running (knock on wood). So, if you get the oem alternators for your replacement, you shouldn't need to adjust the fit. You shouldn't, but just in case it doesn't fit, it's an easy fix as the video shows. Buy your part directly from Toyota dealers if you want peace of mind too.
So, I'm guessing you're referring to gas per mileage right 😀. Well, I'm not sure about that one. How many miles do you get for a full tank? Thanks again Tam ar and stay safe!
Oh perfecto
Thanks Alejandro! :-)
💯🤙🏽😎😊gr8 video detail
U make it 👀 so ez 💪🏾👊🏽
This took me a few days to accomplish. I didn't know what to expect with every step. Watched alot of videos and read lots of threads about it. This is from a non experienced person point of view. Im glad it's helping folks! Thanks for watching Gordon 😊
Doing mine today - thanks for the tips! How is your alternator from Amazon holding up? I see it's a "new" one and not rebuilt. 👍
It's still holding up, although i think i may have to change it to an original Toyota part in the next year or so. The other day, there was hesitation when I started her up. Not sure if it's this aftermarket part but it's in the back of my mind. The Amazon part was a good patch up for about 3-4 years and on a budget. I'm thinking of changing to the original Toyota part if the hesitation keeps happening. In the meantime, it's still going! Thanks C F! Let us know how yours went!
@@4runnergirl190 Hi there! I installed the same alternator as you. Initially there was a strange smell and weird whining sound but the sound went away after about a minute. The smell ( almost electrical/paint smell?) went away 4-5 minutes later.
Now 3 days later and minimal driving, the alternator is very quiet and seems to be working great.
- When I measure voltage at the battery with engine running it is about 13.1 volts. This seems low to me and doesn't correspond to the paperwork that came with the new alternator. So I'm going to check volts at the alternator this weekend and do more troubleshooting.
- Also just for monitoring purposes, I bought a cigarette lighter voltage meter from Amazon. So hopefully I'll have more warning before things get bad next time.
On Amazon" Palumma 24W/4.8A Dual USB Car Charger, 12V to USB Outlet with Cigarette Lighter Voltage Meter LED/LCD Display Battery Low Voltage Warning (Black)
@@cf6979 thanks for the update! For the past 3 years, no problems with this part so yeah it's good so far. That cigarette voltmeter sounds like a good idea so I don't have to keep lifting up the hood. Thanks for the tip. What's year and mileage on yours? This truck seems to run for a while.
@@4runnergirl190 '97 4Runner Limited 237k probably 50/50 city/hwy miles. Love it! The alternator suddenly stop working on the way back from a 25 mile trip has been the worst thing it's done in the 5 years I've had it. No warning lights until suddenly my radio was clicking off and on and the air conditioner was barely cooling.
- maybe you can do a video review on the voltmeter if you get one? 😀I will try it out today for the first time and use the USB ports too.
- Did you also keep your old (original) alternator? I may have it rebuilt if the new one isn't charging as it should.
@@cf6979 that's great mileage already and many more to come I'm sure. I'm not really a technical gal so a video on the voltmeter would be as short as, "well, it works!" 😆.
I did keep the old alternator and was thinking of opening it up and cleaning it myself but it's not really on top of my list. Although, having it rebuilt maybe less of a troublesome route... hmm. Hope all will be well with your test drive today. You added USB ports in yours?
Life saver! Much appreciated
Thank you too :)
Thanks for the video. I am getting ready to do this on my 99. By the way what kind of camera set up do you use? Seems to work out great. Is it just a cell phone?
Hi FLIRDUDE, I used just a regular cellphone. The trick is attaching the cell to a selfie stick or a monopod so you can have your hands free and the cell can be moved in different tight places. Thank you for watching and let us know how it goes. You can also, paste your link here with your reply if you create one. I'm sure it will be great and will help others. Enjoy and stay safe :)
Good video, but never file down an alternator or the bracket- always pull the bushing out, and 12.6 running isn’t good either😊
Very nice video thank u
Thanks Jerry w!
Very good
I got a denso alternator and don't know why it wouldn't fit. Thought denso was supposed to be close to oem for toyota
Hi Mister Chow, it's supposed to be as close to the oem as possible but... yup, sometimes not close enough. Is it made in Japan? I hope you were able to resolve it and was still able to install it. Stay safe and Thank you!
@4runner girl I had to hit it a lot and got it in! I somehow lost thing that connects the tensioner bolt and the bottom bolt together to tighten the belt. Took the skid plate off too and looked everywhere. Have to order new bolts 🙂
@@misternaem2103 oh gosh so sorry you had a challenge there. Umm usually you shouldn't hit any part to fit it in but... I'm hoping it works well and the engine would run smoothly. Did you try the bolt and nut method in 14:25?
Thank you, I maked😅
Thanks Pablo! 😊
Hi, i want to ask you this there is nut in the front of alternator( on, inside pully ), do you know the size of it, mine is seized, i need to loose it ( maybe).
Hi Palang Nar, i don't know, sorry. Perhaps try different nut sockets and see which one fits. Then, you'll see the size and start from there. Good luck and stay safe :)
@@4runnergirl190 OK I will.
Should the battery be between 14.2v and 14.7v with the car running??
The reading went up to 14 after a few minutes, if I remember correctly. I will check again to see what it is now though and will let you know. I might be mistaken and please someone correct me if I'm wrong, but anything in between 12.6 - 14.4 volts should be ok while running. Thanks for the comment and stay safe :)
I was wondering the same thing Bloodlust. Normally a good alternator should produce a 13.5v-15v. I was always been taught to never run the alternator after replacement until you bring your battery back to full charge with an external trickle charger first. This will reduce the surge that could damage circuit. But I’m sure millions has done it without problem. I was always cautious.
Thanks for the video, but could do without the overly dramatic music
I tried to remove the tensioner nut with a 12mm socket but the hose that connects to the battery is in the way. It's got me stuck.
don't remove it all the way just loosen it up. the purpose is just to give you enough slack to remove the belt. keep at it you'll get it.
Hi Steven Lebron! Give us an update when you can. Alex is correct. Just loosen the tensioner enough so the belt can be removed. Sorry, for the late reply. Thank you for watching!
how's the new alternator holding up? I'm thinking of purchasing the same one.
Hi Lee, so far so good! It's still working and not giving me any problems. I put a link in the description here if you want to purchase the same one. I don't have an affiliate with amazon anymore since i wasn't generating a lot of hits with it but I think the link still works. Good luck and if you can, make a video as well so it'll help others too. I'm sure it'll be great! Stay safe and thanks :-)
@@4runnergirl190 for some reason it's not compatible with my tacoma even with the same engine. I just replaced it from my local autoparts store. But thanks for the how to video I was able to replace mine with no problem.
@@panike @Lee G Bais I'm glad you're able to replace the part for your specific truck type. Well I could imagine it would have a few challenges since the alternator is designed for a 4runner engine and body. But I'm sure with the right tools and modifications, it would've fit lol. That would've been a good video too. Did you encounter any issues with replacing the alternator in your tacoma? Like the aftermarket part not fitting property? Thank you again and I'm glad it helped you still.
@@4runnergirl190 I actually pushed the bushing back out with the bolt and socket method before I purchased the alternator. Everything went in smoothly afterwards. I didn't have help so I couldn't make a how to video.
@@panike I'm glad it worked out :)
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That's great! 👍
Only one error. The last bolt to be tightened is the lower mounting bolt after the proper belt tension is reached.
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Hey Tomas, she is awesome! Thank you! :)
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... just kidding... gr8 video.. thank u
Lol thanks 😊
Re: The 2nd wiring connector he removed (at 6:45). Mine absolutely refuses to be released. I sure wish he had said something about how to get it off.
Hi Richard! You're not alone in this struggle. I had a hard time taking that piece out too that's why I left if for last 10:40. There's a little notch you need to press in 11:48. I used a pair of locking pliers to help me get it out. Hopefully, you're able to release it. Please let us know what you did so it will help out others too. Thanks Richard and good luck!
Mine too, so I forced it off and the pigtail I'm supposed to plug into the alternator broke into pieces so now I'm stuck with three wires I cleaned up and stripped the ends I figured out where each wire hooks onto the three male ends on the alternator but with out that pigtail Wich I can't find unless ordered and I need my truck today how the hell do I grab onto those three male ends then attach each wire. I tried wire crimp things there's just not enough to grab and then the three are so close if u used alligator pins temporarily those would touch and short out the alternator. I'm fucked if I do and fucked if I don't
Help I need my truck and I'minutes away fr throwing a hammer through the glass window