03 04 05 Mazda 6 2.3L Alternator Replaced

[@kimberlyann207]

This really helped us change the alternator on my car ourselves .. I really appreciate how detailed you were - telling us how many screws, what size socket we needed .. I know nothing about cars and we would have been lost without your video! Thank you so much 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@johnathanhenley2251]

I am in no way mechanically inclined. I didn't have anything but an extremely cheap set of tools that I received years ago as a gift. Your video helped me immensely. It was definitely a process for me, but I came out the victor in this struggle. It saved me about $250 from the best quote I got for an actual mechanic to do the work, not counting having to use a rideshare while my car would've been out of commission.

[@conheo4]

$250 is a very good price.

[@gojiraforbreakfast]

@@conheo4 Very good price. Alternator was $189.99 sheesh.

[@Angeloid68]

I used your video to replace the alternator on my wife's Mazda. It's a pretty straightforward process, did take me about 3 hours though as I had a hard time reaching some of the bolts and that damn tensioner. Thank you for making this video.

[@wesleyhoward39]

Man thank you for the video. These other fools had me thinking take the wheel off and other unnecessary stuff. Thanks buddy.

[@smoothsounds801]

Thanks for the video! Helped a lot. FYI you can reach the tensioner from the top with a 15mm box wrench and there is a plastic clip holding a wire on that bottom bracket. Thanks again!

[@tourettes1713]

Thank you for the step by step video!!!

[@benjaminluthi1032]

Excellent video. Way easier than the time I tried to do this without knowing where everything is. Thank you!

[@gregbrock2094]

Best "how to" video I've ever watched thank you for explaining what I'm taking apart and what to use to get it off lol Thanks for the video man

[@toddkindinger7438]

Thanks for sharing. Excellent step by step tutorial.

[@ls1camaro92]

Thank you

[@sharonpepino7114]

This has a clearer explanation compared to the other videos. Thanks!

[@3131bmpro]

Thanks for making this video! I'm sure I would not have tackled this job without it... My father in law and knocked it out in less than an hour!

[@FixItYerself]

Thx for showing the connector--the one thing that's tricky if you try to do it before removing

[@jpineda4010]

Thx for the video because of you i was able to do it myself.. only issue was stripped bolts from whoever did it before.. i was able to use a special tool for that.. also to get the alternator out was a pita. Thanks!

[@garysiegel5112]

You are right. Even when unbolted with all the attachments off, getting the alternator out is a pita. Tight squeeze back there.

[@hyp2fas]

Awesome bro I just used this to take my alternator off🤘🏾

[@rafagarcia4917]

The perfect video for this job

[@Jay-oi2jz]

Great video this has made me feel more confident in doing this replacement myself but first quick question. Where do i find the alternator fuse so that i can check to see if it needs to get replace before replacing the alternator .Thanks

[@MrLopez863]

Thank you so much man good job on explaining to

[@jeremybabinsack3065]

I noticed you put automatic transmission in the title. I have the 5 speed manual. How different is the intstallation??

[@michaeldamico4285]

I'm a bit concerned why the top single 13mm Alternator Mounting Bolt is torqued to 18 Ft. Pounds but the bottom two 13mm Bolts are torqued to over twice that. Do you have any idea why the torque is so much on the bottom two bolts? Thanks for your help.

[@6thsense212]

where did you get the new alternator? anyone else know a good place to get one ?

[@michaeldamico4285]

I just checked the Autozone website and they specify tightening all three Alternator Mounting Bolts to 29 Foot Pounds. I thought it strange that the top bolt got torqued to less than half the torque of the bottom bolts; that doesn't make sense since the heads are the same size. Where did you get the torque specifications for the bolts?

[@schmetterling8911]

i saw green & red wire on the alternator socket. what are those?

[@JDizzle7777]

Will this work on a manual transmission Mazda 6?

[@abarcamusic6592]

Ok but why didn’t you started the car so everyone could see that it worked dough? Nevertheless I enjoy the video it just kept me in wondering did it actually work?

[@BigbirdJohnson]

*drops 10mm in the engine bay* "Fuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuccckkkkk not again"

[@fettysaky688]

I did that. And w my spare 10mm. Shit

[@anthonyb8535]

Two questions. 1.How much you pay for the new alternator. 2. So you pretty much did everything from top besides the tensioner? Thx great video!

[@powerofgod2232]

Savior ty

[@karlmiller4061]

Proud of you 👍

[@jeuneentrepreneur5930]

is the current coming from the power plug before starting?I have a Mazda like that the current does not reach the power plug

[@ls1camaro92]

The hot wire coming off the alternator should have current yes. And the excite wire should ignite once vehicle is running, not while it’s off.

[@SergioTorres-nt1xm]

Alright so I guess I was rechecking the Bolts and overtightened the top alternator bolt and now it’s lose and won’t tighten. I’m also getting a vtec whirl from the alternator and my car stalled this morning as I slowed down at the red light . Is the lose bolt the problem here or do I need a new belt ?

[@ls1camaro92]

Is this vehicle even charging? Is there slack in the belt? Have the alternator checked at a parts store. They can check to see if your charging or not for free. May need to check all pulleys for any drag if it’s sounding out of the norm.

[@SergioTorres-nt1xm]

Well the battery is reburbished. Got it before I bought the new alternator. The wirl sound only happens when I accelerate . I’m hoping it’s just a new belt

[@SergioTorres-nt1xm]

I was able to take off my alternator less than 10 minutes!

[@richardday3136]

But I think it needs one to go.

[@RGIIIBOXING]

Cool I can send you a Walmart gift card..But I'm all out" LISTEN YOU DO NOT NEED TO HAVE ANYONE HELP YOU PUT THE BELT ON...ALL YOU NEED TO DO IS POSITION THE HANDLE TO YOUR RACHET AND 15MM SOCKET UP HIGH BECAUSE WHEN YOU PUSH DOWN ON THE HANDLE IT WILL MOVE BACKWARDS ABOUT 3 TO 4IN...I HAVE BEEN USING A 2X4 FOR THE LAST 18YRS.. ANY WAY...THE BELT IS SET UP EVERY WERE ITS IS SUPPOSE TO BE EXCEPT THE PULLY BY THE SIDE OF THE MANIFOLD ( THE TOP ONE ) PUSH THE 2X4 AS FAR AS IT WILL GO AND LIFT THE BELT IN PLACE ? EAZY P ...Z...IF YOU WANT ME TO MAKE A VIDEO I WILL NEXT WEEK END IM WORKING ON A 2004.. MAZDA 6..AND GUESS WHAT..NEW ALTERNATOR IS GOING ON...IT IS WHAT IT IS"

[@pablopiquante3227]

Hey Bro, where do you live? Can you come and do mine?😀

[@SergioTorres-nt1xm]

@@pablopiquante3227 💪🏼 out here in Arizona

[@pablopiquante3227]

@@SergioTorres-nt1xm Nice, I am up in Canada!

[@FixItYerself]

Mazda 5 is the same process, although bolts are 12mm and tensioner is 14mm

[@tonycotta6602]

You were lucky you do not a 02 sensor to remove on your exaust but nice Video

[@feliciaflowers5060]

Hi there! I see you used the Ultima Alternator.. How's it running for you, 1 year later?

[@ls1camaro92]

Still working

[@feliciaflowers5060]

@@ls1camaro92 Awesome, thank you for responding!

[@mauroserna3237]

hello I hope you can help me, the alternator of my mazda 6 2007 was damaged so I got another one, the problem is that the damaged alternator has 3 pin and the one I got only brings 2, what can I do? Thank you

[@SergioTorres-nt1xm]

Wrong one did u take it back

[@willmann30]

Excellent video! Basically what symptoms were you having to indicate replacement? And did it rectify your issues?

[@ls1camaro92]

willmann30 vehicle wasn’t charging the correct voltage, so I went ahead and replaced it. Everything started working as it should 👍🏼

[@Wotb_4ever978]

Damn you a bad ass we love you both bunches from your bestest best friend 😍

[@jeremiahbarlow7749]

good video

[@Er-qetcg]

What is the actual time that it took you to perform this replacement?

[@ls1camaro92]

Eduardo Reyes it’s actually pretty quick. If you have your tools out and ready. It can be done in 30 minutes!!! You’ll need one other person though to put the belt on the top pulley when your under the car pushing on the tensioner! It’s one of the easiest alternator jobs I’ve ever done.

[@Er-qetcg]

Second Chance Repair. Well I did it. It did take me a few hours with the help of a friend. Bolts were just rust-stuck to the parts because of winter salt. (Chicago) That and the location of the alt and my no experience whatsoever added up in time . Live n learn...

[@TheCigarCop]

Hoping this works on a3.0 l have to do!

[@ls1camaro92]

Simon Newsome hope so too

[@chinesesogood]

just had the mechanic to replace my alternator, cost me 600 cad(450 usd.)