Chevy S 10 Alternator Replacement 4.3l v6 2000 - 2003

Hi Folks. Well the charging light came on and the gauge was low, so it looks like the alternator gave up. Always remember to recharge and check your battery so you don't burn up the new alternator. They can be damaged trying to charge a battery that is defective, or to low to charge back up. As mentioned in the video, call around and see which parts places can "Load test" your battery. It has been working well for a month or so. So far so good. I think it is the same for 1999, 2000, 2001,2002 S-10's. Cheers Stahodad. (Sta-Ho-Dad)

[@mymusic3354]

Just replaced my alternator today....The shop wanted $370 plus tax and would have charged another $200 for a battery since the old battery was on its last legs due to the alternator being all over the place and eventually being a "No charge" situation plus would have cost me another $150 to tow it to the shop since it wouldn't make it to the shop on batter power...., In the end the whole job I did myself, cost me just $138 and the new battery replaced free under warranty. Super helpful video! Saved me a ton of money!

[@mymusic3354]

Great video! I have to do this same job myself soon....

[@amaziin7733]

I have a 2002 crew cab s10 and my dad had a 2003 Cadillac Escalade he upgraded his alternator and I put his oem alternator on my s10 it fit and work perfectly