2013 Honda Accord alternator replacement.

[@MILTONATOR]

Thanks my guy! I am not mechanically inclined whatsoever but because of your easy to follow video, I just replaced the alternator on my daughter’s 2013 Accord. Thanks man

[@SemiAutoMedic]

My pleasure. Glad it helped.

[@44eac]

This was a good explanation. I know it may have been hard to show all bolts and stuff but it makes it very informative

[@kylelentine]

thank you for taking the time to make a very well explained and illustrated instructional video. Very helpful. thank you

[@daytonmitchell4110]

My man did this practically one handed. Congrats.

[@davidbolduc828]

Best video I've seen anywhere on how to do this job. Thanks so much.

[@G4150h]

I just finished changing my alternator and I learned how to do so bc of your videOoOoOoOoOoOo

[@SemiAutoMedic]

Glad it helped.

[@bb6chris]

Thanks for the clear video, better than others i've seen. gotta do this for my gf and this has given me even more confidence. Cheers!

[@jesserodriguez9939]

Gotta do the same. Lol. How much did you the alternator for?

[@bb6chris]

@@jesserodriguez9939 Paid about $320 for it from rockauto

[@jesserodriguez9939]

Sounds about right. Thanks man. I appreciate it

[@bb6chris]

@@jesserodriguez9939 no problem bro, good luck. It was easy btw

[@jesserodriguez9939]

@@bb6chris it looks ridiculous easy. Luckily I already have all the tools. Thanks again man.

[@SemiAutoMedic]

Very important NOTE. There is a battery current sensor on the negative terminal that cause a false bad alternator diagnosis. Make sure its plugged in well. Part#BSC106

[@davidgabriel7588]

Thanks for showing how to go about that bottom bolt

[@gabecasquera5309]

What kind of alternator do I need to buy? I have the same car but I’m not sure what alternator I need to buy if you could please reply

[@SemiAutoMedic]

There are a couple options. It's best you call your local parts store and have your VIN(Vehicle Identification Number) handy. With your VIN they can tell you exactly what you need.

[@carswel5]

preciate the video boss!!! Definitely a BIG help when i was changing my alternator this weekend! quick, question....where did you get your serpentine tool from, cause i need one!

[@SemiAutoMedic]

Its Gear Wrench brand. You can find it online.

[@carswel5]

@@SemiAutoMedic preciate it man! 💯

[@yunglin9025]

Great video! What is the torque spec for the alternator power cable bolt(12mm)? Thanks!

[@SemiAutoMedic]

Sorry for the late reply. I wouldn't go any tighter than 25-35 ft lbs on the power and ground studs.

[@tylerthibodeaux8957]

How hard would it be to just change the alternator pulley. I have a funny noise coming from mine but alternator still works like it should. Changed the tensioner pulley but that didn’t fix my problem. Can hear grinding when I rotate alternator pulley

[@SemiAutoMedic]

You'd have to pull the alternator out to do it anyway. and if your hearing noise from the pulley the alternator bearing is likey the source of the noise.

[@mygoatlife6191]

My friend and I tried to take the tensioner out of my car (exact same as the video) and that Allen bolt seems like it might be seized in there or something we couldn’t seem to break the torque to remove the bolt.

[@mygoatlife6191]

I’m also having trouble finding a replacement for that bolt

[@SemiAutoMedic]

It's usually going to be pretty tight but once you break it free its usually easy to remove. You may just need a breaker bar. And as for finding another bolt you may have some luck with a salvage yard but I'd highly recommend getting a new one from honda. Probably just be a few dollars. Good luck.

[@roberthudson5999]

That Allen bolt was extremely hard to remove on my 2015 Accord. I thought I was going to break it off. I even put WD40 on it when it went back it,...but it was brutal going in as well. No corrosion problems here in CA. Odd.

[@Honda-uu8lz]

You are great mechanic.

[@SemiAutoMedic]

Thank you.

[@markant4612]

What was the mileage on the car when you did this job?

[@jeramybearamy8539]

How much was the alternator? Sorry if you addressed this in the video; I have to keep my volume off but need to get a jump start on the alternator.

[@SemiAutoMedic]

In my local area I use O'Reilly Auto and they run from $330-440 remanufactured or new

[@jeramybearamy8539]

Semi and Auto Medic yikes. That’s what I’ve been seeing online. I think I’m gonna try replacing the clutch pulley on mine and see if that works.

[@SemiAutoMedic]

Depending on what's wrong with it you may be able to get it rebuilt at your local alternator/starter repair shop for under $100. Just a little more downtime.

[@Carsporttt]

thanks, gotta d this tmrw

[@lonewolf6656]

Great help thanks ALOT !😎👍

[@danielbellucci630]

At what mileage do these alternators start to fail? Thank you

[@SemiAutoMedic]

There are many factors that contribute to alternator failure. But on average about 7 years or 80k-150k miles.

[@Roytheonlyonenic]

Wooowww , the best fuking tutorial of my life, and short

[@_JoeMomma]

Props to Honda for making the nut an actual part of the alternator

[@travisdavis7507]

I just did the alternator on my 2015 honda accord and battery and now its it check charging systems...so me being me I tool the alternator back off and got anther something al now my alternator is chargeing and I have a oem honda battery and the light on the dash is still on idk what it could be

[@SemiAutoMedic]

The ground(-) wire battery terminal has a sensor on it and is prone to go bad. It will illuminate the battery fault light on the dash(instrument cluster) and will inhibit proper battery charging. Here's a link. hondanews.com/en-US/releases/statement-by-american-honda-regarding-battery-management-sensor-recall-2013-2016-honda-accord

[@travisdavis7507]

I also replace that aswell light us still on

[@SemiAutoMedic]

Is it the original 2015 battery. Have the battery tested. A 5 year old battery could also be the issue.

[@ignaciolopez8542]

List of tools ?

[@SemiAutoMedic]

A 17mm for the belt tensioner and a 1/4 socket set will have everything else needed

[@iTz_RaptorV1]

If anyone wants a durable alternator that is built with quality and more power reserve for less stress on your alternators life in the long run hit up jsult alternators on Google or Facebook. They are beasts for the same exact price as these oem garbage low output alts.

[@JohnS-il1dr]

This job is 900 dollars at honda dealership.

[@SemiAutoMedic]

They would.