DEAD On Arrival : New Batteries, New Alternator and still NOTHING

[@kendavey6937]

You had a good teacher, thanks for passing your knowledge onto the youngsters.

[@tedwilliams8766]

i started driving back in 84 and bought my first car in 89 and my first rule was to buy the hanes and/or chiltons book for whatever vehicle i bought. when working on anything, DISCONNECT THE NEGATIVE BATTERY CABLE!!! most times its the first step ion the book for any repair. its there for a good reason.

[@s.j.5850]

You most likely will NOT find a O.E.M. service/repair manual for any new car nowadays. I bought the service manuals (4) for my 2011 Honda CRV (when new) because I do my own repairs. Those Chilton & Haynes manuals may no longer be in print form in a few years. You will soon have to get online service data to get wiring diagrams, etc.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Yeah I was gonna say the same. Seems like the auto repair world was a better place when you could get the manuals for your car. Now their even making it harder to change your own brakes or check the transmission fluid on these newer cars 😒

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

True! It’s hard to find manuals anymore sadly. Also wanted to mention, I still drive a 1988 Honda Accord and I love that car 🙃

[@tedwilliams8766]

if i cant find a haynes or chiltons book for it, i wont buy it. nothing wrong with a 88 honda. the newest vehicle i own is my 04 ram 2500 and to be truthful, i dont ever want something new. the wife has a '12 escape and the best thing...theyre all paid for and running great because a guy can still work on them without "needing" a scan tool. i got my code reader and the interwebs and thats gotten me by just fine. love the channel, by the way. @@AlexTheCarDoctor

[@wendwllhickey6426]

El cheapo for sure , buy from rock auto go parts are good quality and are very inexpensive.😂

[@imfloridano5448]

Gud catch bruh. I was definitely unaware of that fuse bank on the positive terminal circuit. Y'all a funny couple with a great vibe. Don't let the world ever step into y'alls living happy and prosperous.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Appreciate that

[@brownhornet1975]

Agreed. I love their relationship dynamics. They make a very good tandem

[@icepick859]

I’ve seen that fuse blown quite a bit. a lot of times when people change that AUX battery under the seat they short something out under there

[@djjerryspringer4840]

As a learning young technician i get more knowledge from your videos Great work guys🙏🏿

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Our pleasure!

[@mikeschaner5853]

Coming from a vet, to a greenhand; never recommended a neverstart battery to your customers. There are only 3 companies in the world that actually manufacture new batteries, neverstart, superstart, duralast, and a couple other brands; are all made by the same manufacturer, and are all crap. Get an interstate, or factory replacement. Interstate, and all the manu's, are built by same company. Stick with the higher priced batteries, for higher quality. And always do your research.

[@M4sterT3ch]

AC Delco batteries are solid and have a real nice price lately, too. 12 year vet.

[@Stunna_ECN]

When I first clicked on your video and you said 2 battery’s was something to do with a fuse or relay. With two winter vehicles and 2 summer vehicles I started doing research were that’s all I use the internet for. Because everyone man/woman needs to really understand there vehicles. You and uncle Scotty Kilmer are the only 2 I study and I appreciate you. And thanks for the reply to my question on you and your wife’s live yesterday. -26 so guess the polar vortex is over and now the snow begins lol. Thank you once again for teaching your knowledge and I wish you and your wife the best in 2024 💯

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate that man! Putting me up there with Uncle Scotty is a huge compliment 😏 I respect Scotty! Thanks for your kinds words and thanks for your support 👨🏽‍🔧

[@gmo4719]

Man, I appreciate you man I’ve been out the game for minute now I’m back in the game making money man just because of you and your knowledge. Appreciate you brother.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Glad I could help

[@Russelthetrini]

Definitely agree. I started an auto mobile mechanic business as a journeyman. Really enjoy watching these always something to learn or enjoy.

[@Russelthetrini]

I really enjoy watching your videos and learning from it. You and your wife do make a good team, and you're a great mechanic. Keep up the good work, and im looking forward to future videos.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks so much! I appreciate the love!

[@unforgiven101inc]

I went through the same thing with my 09 Cadillac cts-v, bought a new battery and went through two alternators because the shop said the alternators were the problem, I found out myself theres a wire that went from the alternator starter battery has a fuse on a 200 fuse the wire was hitting my headers and arcing and blew the fuse the fuse is riveted shut so you are forced to buy the whole new I got tired of spending momey so I just cut the fused out and a new fuse holder and put a 250 AMP fuse in it and rerouted the wire awy from the haeders. I only spent $10.00 to fix it myself, I told the shope and they gave half my money and now I have a brand new extra alternator sitting in my garage $380.00. They never knew to check out the wire. I wish you made this video last summer lol. But thanks for your help and the time you put in to making them...

[@antoniomarc7174]

That was a great repair to show on video nice work…👍👍

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks 👍

[@spelunkerd]

That was a smart decision to use a bystander fuse as a test, to prevent your brand new fuse from blowing as a result of a dead short. $140 for the entire fuse bank is an irritating design. Old style fusible links were a lot cheaper than that.

[@dennisvandergriff7757]

Nice job, Doctor! No tick, that's good. 👌 It was 36 below with 29 mph wind and minus 13 in northwestern Minnesota this morning. 😢Old fat Dutchman loves ya!

[@bradgreen987]

Nice work! Good learning moment for me. Electrical stuff always scares me, I don't know nothing about it

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

You can do it! Just start messing around with it and you’ll learn by tail and error lol

[@myfastcars]

NEW SUBSCRIBER and LIKED the videos! A Cat guy has to be cool! LOL I have a 2015 Durango Citadel. I do not have that Aux Battery. What is is for and what Durangos have them? Love the channel! Im a DYI guy and this channel is wicked cool!

[@sheerwillsurvival2064]

Very smart diag using old fuse link to check for short. Excellent idea 👍🏻👊🏻

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks! 👍

[@Darryl.Harris]

I own a Durango; your videos are beneficial. Thx bruh.

[@gregbotlin4446]

Nice work Alex!!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@SirHoffinator101]

Those lithium ion jump boxes are one of the best inventions for car owners ever. Incredible how small they are and how well they work. Most of the time they out perform jump starts!

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

LoL 🤣😆 Putting the engine back in my '03 Forester. Was testing without the alternator connected. Went to hook up the alternator and snap, crackle, Pop. There went the main fuse!! Working tired!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Dang

[@majedbadghaish]

Had this issue twice, main cause was the MOPAR main big battery failing internally.. I have a 2017 WK2… V6 The batter junction fuse box on the positive terminal blew a fuse.. Only solution is to replace box and battery. And all is great, dropped in two AGM batteries VARTA Three years and running strong 💪🏻

[@kevinbmx98]

Doctor pentastar back again 😍😍 literally watching this vid while at lunch break at my job.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Hope you enjoyed it!

[@unclemarksdiyauto]

Great diag and repair. I did not know there was a fuse there! (would have seen it when looked there) Not a cheap part! Thanks for the video.

[@zburkst2928]

your approach and your wifes enthusiasm to your craft got me to sub

[@blazeandcyrus]

them long studs are a good way to cause a short. Those Durango's are nice looking vehicles.

[@roachcoachhelis6387]

Great video Alex you and your wife do a great job very informative

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks 👍

[@mightyprophet4581]

Mopar Goat strikes again 😅 Always informative, keep it up as usual.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Always! Thank you 🐐🐐🐐🐐👨🏽‍🔧

[@atiashaunbaker3792]

the cat wanted to give a free diag😅😅😅..

[@M4sterT3ch]

I had a 2018 journey come in a few weeks ago, same symptom... no power. Noticed the ignition switch wasn't lighting up (the off, acc, run). Pulled switch out and found power coming from the underhood fuse box. Checked fuse, and it was good. Pulled up the fuse box to start checking for an open wire and found about 9 wires chewed by a rat. One of them being the power supply to the ignition switch. Soldered back and repaired all damaged wiring, and it was good to go.

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Bought my '00 Grand Cherokee few years ago. Cheap. Was having charging issues and battery draining issues. They already threw an alternator at it. The real deal was the plug for the small wires was loose. Tighten them up, solved. The majority of the battery draw was the transistor/relay for the electric fan. Unplug the fan. It also has a mechanical fan which is cooling fine. It still has a battery draw issue. Leave it for 4-7 days and it'll be dead. Don't know what's up. I hooked up a trickle charger. No issues.

[@harrylumsdon6773]

Very honest vid. Thanks. Sucks to be the next shop.

[@iamanme5976]

I love watching y'all work..The announcer is wonderful..I am coming for you to check the srt8 .06..181k

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Come on! I can’t wait to hear that srt8 rumble.

[@turbotom416]

EGR cooler on right side, was a recall on the alternator, and their is a flash update for tailgate and sunroof for battery draw.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for this info! I really appreciate this!

[@ricebike]

17:45 tell customer to keep original alternator and have it bench tested? As long as that Amazon seller has some warranty on it, I guess it already installed and can't be returned 😅

[@DuaneDonaldson]

Thank yall for that power circuit hidden path, got it in my private library now.

[@joshuamerrill2422]

Good diag video. Snowy and cold here in Roanoke VA

[@SirHoffinator101]

At long as using a lower rated fuse, zero issues with testing. Never use a higher rated fuse when troubleshooting…if there is an amp draw issue or dead short, it will melt wires and potential fire. Fuses are sized to protect the wires.

[@cr2158]

Great job finding the problem keep up the good work nice video my brother

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Will do… thank you sir! 🫡👨🏽‍🔧

[@halbud]

First time viewer ! Good videos I'll keep watching ,from Charlotte

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks for your support! Hope to visit Charlotte one day soon. I hear it’s a wonderful place!

[@Ottonic6]

Alex, I enjoy your videos and knowledge. You have a great approach to your diags with great explanation. (New subscriber)

[@albertoascencio5935]

Just subbed 👍 keep up the real world scenarios and honesty!

[@ralphtorres3463]

Car doctor did it again! 👍💯

[@SirHoffinator101]

Those long studs worry me too… from video they look long enough to hit the cover that goes over it. If it’s metal, shorts battery.

[@jasonbuli4361]

I love your videos, you're teaching me so much. The dishonest mechanics must hate you. Thanks!!!!!!!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks. I’m glad you’re learning. I promise that’s the only reason I do KZbin. The bad mechanic might hate me but they gone learn something if they watch me too! 👨🏽‍🔧

[@ralphvaccaro2638]

Good job 😃

[@mikeschaner5853]

Those dodge ipdm boxes are horsepoop. Garbage. My first go to with any electrical issues. Good show sir

[@Cruizify112]

yo first one love your videos and your energy. you seem like a very nice dude

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate that!

[@katrinajohnson5709]

U guys are awesome

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks so much 🙏🏽

[@vbarbee1]

Awesome repair doc. Man ppl buy the cheapest part for their vehicles, and go cheaper on repair. But be walking around with Jordan's on 🙄 or $200+ pair of shoes.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Especially in Atlanta! Be dressed from head to toe but tires are as bald as a boiled egg 😂

[@BlueDinnie]

Most Beautiful women don't look at your tread depth or don't look over to see if your check is in light is on 😂

[@vbarbee1]

@BlueDinnie True. I just be like, why go cheap on your car. That's one of your most expensive investments. Not to mention the one that gets you to and from the 💰.

[@vbarbee1]

@AlexTheCarDoctor man I see cars totaled all the time. Look at the tires, and they're bald. I was on a call once. BMW slammed again the Jersey barrier, spins out, and smashes rear in the pouring rain. He said idk what happened. I looked at the tires, and they were bald. I look at him and said it's those non approved DOT slicks you have on it. He didn't think it was funny.

[@BlueDinnie]

@@vbarbee1 big facts

[@shugg0517]

Alex on the penastar engines . Were do get your lifters and rocker arms from . Keep up the good work. Always a pleasure to see your videos.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I get them from auto zone.I’m glad to hear that thanks

[@halrhoads6194]

Man, you got such an interesting channel. I get a kick out of watching you...and still learning at 73. Much Appreciation.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks so much! I’m sure I could learn a lot from you as well!

[@FORGIVENANDLOVE]

Please continue Putting thorough detailed Videos on this for Kids that Want to Learn

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Absolutely! 🙏🏽

[@gottahavegoalsset]

Good fuse info too

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Glad it helped

[@thagerdorn2009]

I can almost guarantee those studs on that aux batt hit the seat frame and shorted it out. I've been doing this 16 years and I've never seen a main big fuse blow from an alternator wire.

[@Soulbrotha007]

Great to know

[@SLF-nw2yc]

It's a good idea when working on any newer car no matter what you're doing to disconnect the battery.

[@anthonyross2059]

I love yall man lol Good video

[@bighorn9119]

You should be a Dodge specialist you know a lot about the penastar

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I know right lol 😂👨🏽‍🔧

[@vypersoft1]

When you said "I'm a cat person"...I subscribed.

[@luciensenor9589]

Good job

[@theblackberniesanders8923]

Hangry 😂😂😂😂 that's me everyday at work, sup fam❤ 💪🔥🙏💯

[@Rocky-d7t1q]

Wow you a Big Dodge man? You good with hemi V8s

[@doglegjake6788]

Excellent video

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate that!

[@03kwam65]

Happened to me was working on my car on a Sunday and crossed mounted the terminals blew the main fuze.Soldered it back until the dealership had the part in stock then replaced it

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Now that’s some excellent Next Level Get er Done stuff right there! 👨🏽‍🔧🫡 Awesome work!

[@montb3878]

Great video!

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Glad you enjoyed it

[@michaelpatton5012]

Great job and video

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thanks!

[@randy1ization]

good work, a final test would be to turn everything on, headlights, A/C, stereo , windshield wipers, ect , to put a full load on the car.. just to be sure nothing else is overloading the the charging system., never underestimate the problems a person can cause that worked on it before you.. hopefully that elcheapo alternator last a while and they dont bring it back claiming you didnt fix it right,, its always " its the same problem as before". insinuating you didnt fix it right,, if she tried 2 new batteries, after the original battery, there may be a parasitic draw somewhere,, an amp clamp on the main positive battery would be a good test after the system goes to sleep,, around 10 to 40 miliamps would be a ballpark acceptable draw.. if the car comes back in a week or two see if they had any aftermarket newfangled bullshit added, like aftermarket alarm, Gps track your wife devices, ect,,, they are usually the culprit..

[@flacoromeo]

New subscriber here! Enjoy your channel and awesome info.

[@ricebike]

12:15 ugh, proprietary fuse assembly 😢 It's sold online for as little as $84 though, but you need that done ASAP and move along 😅

[@s.j.5850]

Online warranty?

[@ricebike]

@@s.j.5850 I get stuff from eBay like a power steering pump with a 3 year warranty, brake rotors with a 1 year warranty, front struts from Detroit axle with a 10 year warranty, etc

[@10100rsn]

Yeah, the stupid plastic oil filter adapter housing... it really isn't the plastic that is the problem, it is the tiny gaskets that only last about 80K to 90K miles. But you know I'll still be replacing the plastic ones with the metal housings. I get the Dorman kit that comes with all the intake gaskets, too. Once it is metal all you should ever need the next time it leaks is the gasket kit for the intake and oil filter adapter housing and the gaskets are cheap, the labor is not. And the second time around, at about that mileage you are probably going to end up doing the valve cover gaskets as well, that is if the vehicle makes it to that mileage.

[@deplorablelibertarian]

Secondary battery for the electric water pump, electric oil pump, hydraulic pump(transmission/brakes)….because this thing has auto stop. It’s one of the worst things the automotive industry ever did.

[@k9under]

Good job DR.😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I appreciate ya! 👨🏽‍⚕️🩺👨🏽‍🔧

[@clarenceswope6706]

For many many Mopar always had a fusible link

[@spikeshostagetv5935]

He could have put that secondary battery in Ceres with the main battery overloaded that main lead fuse when it's only probably a 12 only. Very common from idiots doing that in my business practice. So I agree with you doctor

[@btx5740]

EverStart Battery 👍🏿

[@Gary-Ewing]

Hey Alex, someone told me that if the alternator is charging over 14 volts, then that's not good for the AGM battery. How true is that?

[@Thinkeroutsidethebox]

awesome work

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Thank you! Cheers!

[@skree_fpv436]

That brand is "APremium". They got parts all over Amazon.

[@norfsquad]

Do you have a fix for the left headlight fuse being loose in the fuse box

[@robertgreen4050]

First rule when working on anything electrical on a vehicle disconnect the dam power first before you do anything

[@bobsoft]

Did you check if there is a phantom draw? Does that have the TIPM?

[@s.j.5850]

Whoever worked on the car before you gets a 'B' for effort & a 'D" for testing & execution. With newer cars you cannot afford a "Oops". That cheap, no-name alternator will cost them more in the long run when someone has to replace it sooner than later. It makes for more business for you!

[@REDEYEZAY392]

Hey we have a 2012 dodge Durango and the fan not working and we changed it it still didn't work any idea?

[@Rocky-d7t1q]

Fam im Big Meech third in command,imin th ALT ,il let you service my 2004 Bentley

[@shugg0517]

Hey Alex on the Penastar 3.6 were do you purchase the camshafts for these engines ? Is there a better price and same quality as the dealer ?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I get them from Oriellys. Never had a problem

[@10100rsn]

$140 USD for a fuse block... I don't know what magical values they have in those fuses but even DigiKey has automotive grade fuses from (edit: Sorry that's from) 10A to 200A for under $5 USD a piece. Design a special fuse block just for these cars and upcharge and upcharge and upcharge the hell out of it... and some of the fuses on the block are not even used on that vehicle. Those manufactures and dealers are thieves!

[@nick1023822]

question you said at the start she had draining did u happen to check battery draw after fuse was replaced i just dont see a fuse causing that issue so i am asking i figured someone crossed the terminals and it blew and only being one issue?

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I assume what happened,the original batteries were old and worn out, causing it to go dead every morning or so, she tried replacing the batteries, arcing something out and blowing the main fuse, and after that she started throwing parts at it. so I did not find it necessary to do a battery draw test. my assumptions was correct. She haven’t been back.

[@llwizzoll]

Nice video.

[@Peculiarsafe83]

Hey Alex, my 02 Suburban has an extremely loud ticking noise on idle and on acceleration. It has no catalytic converters and has Glasspacks welded in the place of the cats but with very poor quality welds. I also have 3 broken studs on my exhaust manifolds. Does this to you sound like exhaust leak or lifters? I need a second opinion from a shop owner before I remove the heads and check and possibly replace the lifters. I don’t see any metal sparkles when I change my oil. (5.3 Vortec 235,000 miles).

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

That generation of LS didn’t have lifter issues. Most likely it’s just an exhaust leak.

[@WISHBONEL7]

What was the customers reaction after you fixed it ? .

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

Just think, my '58 Plymouth Suburban, in my profile picture, I believe it doesn't have any fuses!!

[@billmonroe8826]

If they changed the alternator and didn't disconnect the battery what are the odds they touched the ground when they disconnected the battery from the alternator?

[@KingNothing2x4]

5:1

[@southpark159753]

Before i watch im gonna guess the TIPM or the battery cover has too much dust as has parasitic drain now or the stop start little battery is draining the main battery.

[@ExoticGTRX]

The cat 😂 good video as always Alex

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

Glad you enjoyed

[@deontefurdgebda7363]

Does this work for my 13Rt Durango !? Because I see that I don’t have that part is not showing fuses

[@TrazimDollare1982]

I know what the Problem is: It’s a DODGE

[@dans_Learning_Curve]

What's wrong with individual fuses? 🤔

[@buffkidd2321]

Do more videos like this for electric

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I got you!

[@kendavey6937]

Good job , why do you always have to fix janky?

[@Cognacvsop1873]

Both are made in Louisiana at the same place. The batteries are.

[@davntelisha19]

Mopar goat 🐐

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

🐐🐐🐐🐐👨🏽‍🔧

[@marlinyoung1606]

They were suppose to swap the old studs from the auxiliary battery to the new one.

[@AlexTheCarDoctor]

I’m not sure who she has working on this video.