(QUICK TUTORIAL) Replacing Your Alternator : 2009-2015 Honda Pilot :

[@paulpeterson3983]

I've watched a couple of these and this has the most detail with the least wasted time. Good job!

[@cydways3431]

Thanks! I’ve replaced many of these alternators and figured I’d take you guys along with me this time.👍🏾

[@josegonzales815]

Agreed! We’ll done!

[@brianmforsberg]

Totally agree. I used this yesterday to replace mine in a parking lot. One thing I did differently is I did not unhook the power steering hose, just removed the reservoir and bracket and there was enough room. Couldn't get a hammer in there to spread that bushing apart from the area that gets the long bottom bolt, so used a socket and a thick punch as a wedge to pry apart on it. Best video because of no wasted time in between steps so I could play it and pause it as I did the job.

[@robn729]

@@brianmforsbergthank you for the advice. How long did you take to replace it from start to finish

[@brianmforsberg]

@robn729 Three hours. One thing I forgot to mention is the replacement alternator I got (remanufactured) had some debris in the electrical connector. I wish I would have tried to plug in the connector before putting the alternator in place because that made it hard to see that connector and reach it to get the little bit of debris out of there.

[@TravisKinley]

So grateful for this video. You're out here helping regular folks who identify FAR from mechanics. You're helping us save money. Thanks!

[@thatguy9471]

FINALLY!!!! FINALLY!!!! FINALLY!!! Simple, straightforward and the information needed to complete the task!! Perfect!! Thank you!!

[@cydways3431]

That was the goal, I hate how a lot of How-To's are done but it is difficult sometimes to be able to record the whole process like this. Hope it worked out for you!

[@dinkbuster1]

Bravo on a great video my man! This is a lot easier than what I thought, my CRV was a nightmare had to take the whole front end of the car apart 😭

[@cydways3431]

Don't even get me started on the 4-cyl belts lol, sometimes they can be the worst!

[@daigokodama4195]

Sleeve hammering was the key. Other video don’t show that part or don’t know. Some even suggested grinding down the alternator slightly to make it fit. Hardest part for me was getting the serpentine belt back on. Had to get a friend to hold tension on bolt so I could slip the belt back on. Thank you very much for this helpful video.

[@tylernesmith267]

Great video, concise but shows every step. The hammer on the sleeve saved me another hour of my life in frustration and in total saved me $400-500. Thank you!

[@cydways3431]

Good stuff man, I have struggled with many after forgetting to do that. It's not always required, but it's quick and takes a second to save a lot of time and frustration like you said. Glad it worked out!

[@440-6pakroadrunner]

Or put a nut and bolt that fits in the eyelit and tighten it, and it'll run out that sleeve

[@robsinging1]

Thought i had my tools. My battery light came on and traveling back home. Did a diagnostic check and it was the alternator. Lost all power in the middle of nowhere. No tools but good people and this quick tutorial got me out of a bind. Thank God and God bless you. Not a church going person lately but today was a reminder there's good in the world PS. Got the alternator thinking i could changeit once home gave outsooner than expected. .

[@cydways3431]

When these alternators go out it REALLY goes out. Fun fact, with a good charged battery or jump-pack, you can run the vehicle for a while. Also, oil leaks seem to be the main culprit of these alternators dying.

[@DH-rt2wl]

I did this today with the help and confidence of your video. Took me about 3 hours. Thank you!!! One thing I'd suggest for your viewers is also removing the wiring harness from the fuse box. Literally one screw and so much easier that wrestling with that in the way

[@cydways3431]

Good tip, I’m sure people will appreciate it for sure!

[@CMBGuitars]

Always handy running across a video like this.. last thing you want is a video with no details and too much talk when you're tackling THIS job.. came here for the breaker bar placement.. that's gonna save some $$$ and time.. well done, man!

[@petergamboa6182]

Thanks for the video, made my work so much easier and faster!!!!! Keep up the great work!!!!

[@dporrasxtremeLS3]

What a Professional Video! Straight to the task! Awesome! 2 Thumbs UP! Subscribed!

[@diegojesusgomez88]

That hammer trick is golden. 1st time I did this alternator job, I thought I was in The Twilight Zone when I couldn't slide it back in.

[@Chris_Kunce]

I was able to replace my alternator with the help of this video, thank you! I greatly appreciated that you told the orientation of tabs on the two plugs. Thank you, thank you, thank you! That really helped both remove and put back the plugs in a tight space. I watched some other videos too. One did not disconnect the power steering reservoir. They worked around it. I tried that. I resisted as long as I could. I wish I had disconnected it sooner. Yes, it made a little mess. Totally worth it! It opened up the space. Don’t waste your time working around it.

[@cydways3431]

Glad to hear! Sometimes a little more work saves time and headache in the long run, hope the vehicles running good now!

[@d1vin1ty]

Just did it and worked around it. Np. Alternator out in 30s and down there in 30s. Just have to muscle it. I brought it up left of the big tube and fr9nt of the power steering tube

[@codywilson8317]

Perfect video. Gives all the details needed to complete the job. Just saved me $450 dollars.

[@cydways3431]

Glad to hear, I am all about saving money! Maybe I will start making more videos again someday.

[@flyinlo1474]

Thank you!! Replacing mine today. This was quick and to the point.

[@ZDogg89]

Wow. Short video and covers everything. Thank you, Sir!

[@TheMrXh]

God bless you, sir! You saved me $1000!

[@mrsillystrings4075]

Props of the professionalism and on the awesomeness of this video👍🏻

[@mmt2az]

I just did this on Sunday, didn’t need to remove power steering hose off. But definitely recommend to hit that sleeve with the hammer otherwise you’ll keep struggling to align the alternator with the slot where it sits. Thanks for that tip!

[@cydways3431]

Glad it work out for you🙏🏾

[@niconico8278]

Thanks for mentioning the hose

[@Domaco114]

Concise and to the point that’s for all the socket sizes as well.

[@mikeokhman2677]

This video was the best out of like 5 others I watched. And the fastest also

[@cydways3431]

That was my goal here, shortest and most to-the-point because I HATE having to skip through videos to find the next step 😂

[@pedror3577]

Best video on this on KZbin ❤

[@sebastianaguirre486]

2012 pilot Turing, keep pressure on tensioner, make space to make the alternator out and new one inthank you for the video....I save $500

[@davidkinchak3582]

bro i just did this on my 2012 pilot. super easy and i hate this kind of work. but u made it easy thanks man

[@cydways3431]

Hey man that’s what I’m here for, I appreciate it. Glad I could help!

[@jamesha3597]

Thank you for this video, I like how the info is quick and straight to the point. That dowel-hammering tip to get the alternator to set in place is interesting, never thought that could have been an option hahah, looking forward to trying that tomorrow!

[@cydways3431]

Yes sir! Sometimes, not always, the dowel can cause you to fight to wiggle the alternator in and cause some unneeded stress and irritation. Simple hammer tap and in it slides, easy peasy.

[@CadenBarrera]

Took me about 2.5 hours. Had the most trouble getting the AC Compressor cable back on after mounting the new alternator. Best to have someone with skinny arms to help you with it.

[@cydways3431]

That is an annoying part. I usually get lucky and it’s already twisted the right direction lol.

[@sarkisbaghoyan4542]

Joy. I’ve spent 30 mins trying to disconnect it. Do you have to pinch anything? Or just wiggle it out?

[@cydways3431]

@@sarkisbaghoyan4542There is a release tab. Unfortunately, I wasn’t able to show how I disconnected it. You really only have room to use one hand, so I use my middle and pointer fingers. One to push the tab town, and the other to push the wire away from the compressor which unplugs the connector… good luck!

[@1thess523]

This video made it seem like a lot less work then another thorough video i just saw, I, think he uses a lot of editing which made it seem like a lot more work. Thanks for a good clear video 👍

[@cydways3431]

I haven’t watched any others, but I can see how some people may go into more extensive detail, possibly for different setups.

[@maksteezy]

I have a Z and and G both alternator. replacements I heard were hard. They were okay, wasn't bad just had to remove radiator fan and a bunch of other stuff. Still a pain not to bad. I became a father and am looking for family cars. Usually I always start off with an alternator replacement video when searching for vehicles of choice. I'm all for jdms. Honda, Toyota Lexus, Subaru. I looked at Lexus and Rav 4s lol hellah easy. But you literally showed us with one hand. So a pilot is also a good option for a family car. Also Subaru all the same all right there as soon as you pop hood. Thank you for this video. Fast. Easy.

[@cydways3431]

I appreciate that you take these things into consideration when choosing a vehicle, I do the same haha. I will say, the only downside of the pilots (in my opinion) is the carbon buildup on the pistons, rings, and valves, requiring an engine overhaul due to oil consumption and plug fouling. People have found ways to bypass the cylinder shutdown system to avoid having this issue, but it is kind of janky. Something to keep in mind!

[@Premieriphonerepairdenver]

Agreed one of the best videos on this repair. Hammering out the sleeve is critical. Now I just with I had replaced the tensioner pulley and the belt as the battery light is coming on intermittently. I suspect those two components are the reason

[@cydways3431]

The tensioner pulley and belt shouldn't be causing the battery light. Possible causes could be loose alternator connector, loose alternator cable, loose battery cables, or a failed alternator (maybe battery but I doubt it). If your belt is obviously slipping then it's possible, but I've never seen that. Good luck!!

[@dukebaby2k]

​ @CyD Ways I've read people saying if the alternator isn't OEM it will do that.

[@cydways3431]

@@dukebaby2k Im sure it’s possible they’re different in that aspect, but I’ve never noticed a difference. Hitting the sleeve is not required, buuuut most of the time I find it can really be in the ways

[@gerardolora4406]

Dude.. you are awesome!!!!!. Best video i have found on this..

[@cydways3431]

Glad it helped!

[@tomcole7239]

For those of us able to do this but deal with connectors everyday I wish you all would spend more time on disconnecting and where to push , where to pull where to pry, have a still frame and add some arrows. My hands are so cut up right now hard to see what is blue through the blood…..

[@cydways3431]

Man I know, hindsight is 20/20. Sometimes one of the two just wants to fight and fight and fight and never come off. I just realized I didn't add arrows like I did for the alternator bolts, definitely meant to.

[@beevang600]

Nice video!!! You made it look really easy. Thx!

[@nardrobi]

Spot on down to the details!!! Thank you!

[@1terraforce]

I've got a 2011 I'm working on, and I've done everything you've done, and I don't have anywhere as much room to maneuver my old 1 out and new 1 in

[@cydways3431]

I hope you got it out eventually! Some year ranges have different stuff like location for brackets and what not. If you see this, let me know how you ended up getting it out. Fan removal? Thanks for the comment!

[@1terraforce]

@@cydways3431 I eventually got it maneuvered out, it was just a pain getting it into position to pull out. I did break the little handle on the dipstick pulling it out. I had trouble getting it back in, mostly at the bottom getting it into position, and the small power/electric wire harness clipped back in

[@cydways3431]

@@1terraforce Ah, sorry to hear. Those connectors can be a pain for sure. I’ve seen the dipsticks broken, but never ran into that issue myself.

[@andyl9920]

Whoa love that tensioner tool. Will need to get myself one. More leverage

[@cydways3431]

I use it every day lol, but Flex-Head Ratcheting Wrenches usually also work there and they have multiple uses! 👍🏾

[@seamosserchin9024]

Great Video, thank you for sharing this knowledge.

[@cannotbeshaken7889]

My husband bought a new alternator, but it's been weeks and he still hasn't change it. So, I'm thinking of doing it myself. But after watching this, I don't think I can do it. Do you think I can bring the new alternator to the mechanics and have them put it in? Or are they going to make me buy the alternator through them?

[@cydways3431]

I’m sure I’m far too late, but they would most likely install it and say that they can’t promise it will resolve your concern. Hope you got it sorted!

[@MennisSociety]

Great video. Clean!

[@rachwalj]

Great video. Thanks for doing this.

[@whiptips4374]

Just a heads up - not all pilots in that year range have the same belt tensioner you do; some use the top pulley bolt in the tensioner assembly

[@cydways3431]

Correct, thanks for the tip! I’m sure some people will come to the comments for help there 😂

[@oraciorobles3328]

Thank you for not making a two hour video 😂. I love it!!! Thanks man

[@cydways3431]

Exactly the point of me making it! Long Tutorials are the worst!! 😂

[@jmal7673]

could not have done it with out you thank you

[@jalalkhoja6721]

best video out there!! Very straight forward 👍👍👍

[@cydways3431]

Much appreciated, I tried!

[@josegonzales815]

Great video! Installing mine now. Thanks for the help!

[@cydways3431]

Glad it helped!

[@kevinjohnson-qc6cs]

Nice job thanks for sharing sir!

[@cydways3431]

You're welcome, hopefully it helps someone!

[@lillschmidty]

I tapped the ear with a hammer just like you did and it snapped off immediately.

[@cydways3431]

I've personally never seen that happen, sorry to hear man... but I swear, sometimes, its impossible to get the alternator back in without hitting that collar back in.

[@tonyaleman1591]

Monica I know you’re watching this. You’re lucky you got a brother

[@sergegorbatenko832]

What's that tool called you used to release the tension on the pulley to take off belt.. I snapped where you use the tool with socket

[@cydways3431]

I use a Honda belt tool, but a (I believe a 19mm) works as well. Spring loaded tensioners are easy to compress, yours is most likely a damper/hydraulic style which needs to be compressed slowly so the fluid has the ability to move. I hope it worked out for you, sorry about the tensioner🫡

[@nava8529]

Great detail video thank you

[@BlueCollarBandit]

Replaced an alternator on a 2012. It only lasted 4 yrs. Does that sound right? Not sure what kind of alternator it was.

[@cydways3431]

Generally, it should last significantly longer. The reason these particular ones are so common is because oil leaks into them and causes premature failure. Make sure to check for, and repair any oil leaks around electrical components.

[@jshippey]

I have a 2009 Pilot. I can’t get the belt off as you described. Is a 2009 the same?

[@JoelLopez-md5es]

Hope you do many more on pilots

[@cydways3431]

Do you have any specific things you’d like to know on the Pilots?

[@JoelLopez-md5es]

@@cydways3431 I changed my alternator thanks to you when I speed up I get a shake in the front

[@cydways3431]

@@JoelLopez-md5es That could be a few things and you may need to take it to a local shop for diagnosis. Good luck! 1: Under acceleration only = Axles (usually) 2: Speed specific cursing or light acceleration (usually somewhere between 35-70) = Tires/ wheel balance 3: Probably unlikely, but it could also be a wheel bearing. It would usually be making a lot of roaring/grinding noises by the time it’s bad enough to shake the car.

[@kevyythemechanic]

Thanks brotha !

[@JaimeHernandez-lv9ck]

Thanks it helped me so much

[@cydways3431]

Glad to hear, it is a super easy job that can seem daunting at first glance. Hope you changed your belt while you were at it!

[@BillBorchardt]

I broke the housing that holds the bearing you tap with the hammer. Any idea what part that is to replace so I can remount the alternator?

[@miraman68]

Anybody have any tips on how to get the belt back on? With the tensioner being a hydraulic tensioner I can't get the tension to lift far enough back to get the belt back on...??

[@cydways3431]

I’m sure you got it eventually, but if you have a long ratchet with a socket you can usually get enough movement especially with the power steering hose off the pump. Sometimes I have to get the belt on half way and hold it while I reposition my tool but that can be difficult. Hope it worked out 👍🏾

[@ChandlerWoodruff]

Great video. Just swapped my alternator. Just my luck when installing the new alternator, the false bolt on the belt tensioner broke off and the shorter 8x22 bolt snapped when tightening. Was able to bypass tensioner for now with a prybar. Unsuccessful with drilling the bolt and using screw extractors on tap wrench so had to drill the hole and I was able to get a new 8x20 bolt in there. Car is at 189k so will need a tune up and will just have then replace tensioner then.

[@cydways3431]

Dang man, that is quite unfortunate. I'm not sure what false bolt you mean but yea any broken bolts on that side of the engine are a pain to get to, especially depending on the room you have on the model you're working on. The bolt that broke may be on a bracket, separate from the engine block, if so, I'd recommend spending the extra couple hours removing the bracket to repair it properly or just swapping it with one from a u-pull-it yard. Either way, let me know if you got it fixed or just swapped out the bracket, good luck!

[@ChandlerWoodruff]

@@cydways3431 At least I am rolling. I will replace the belt tensioner next time. I was referring to the 19mm bolt used to release the pressure on the bolt. I guess I applied too much and it broke from in the socket.

[@cydways3431]

@@ChandlerWoodruff Ohh, I know what you mean. Yea the ones casted on the tensioner round off or break off pretty commonly. I've gotten cars in where the owner tried to remove their own belt and rounded it off, then brought it to us to finish the job haha. Unfortunately, it costs them more money at that point. Good luck.

[@solesoundz]

What is the name of that tool used for the tensioner? I'm trying to find it..

[@cydways3431]

If you haven’t found it yet, it’s a Honda Belt Tool, or just a Belt tool. Theirs different designs but this one is a 14mm and a 19mm

[@JoelLopez-md5es]

Awesome thanks very helpful

[@BassSniper209]

best one yet

[@giselashirley6102]

Well done video! Thanks!

[@cydways3431]

Hope you got the car self-charging again! Haha

[@epsmith19]

Great video. Thanks! Any tips on how to free a stuck harness connector?

[@cydways3431]

I have used 2 flattened trim tools from Harbour Freight to depress connector clips while prying on the front of the connector. The trim tools are long skinny metal sticks with a C on the end. Hope this helps!

[@thomaselam2039]

Professionals always making shit look easy.

[@cydways3431]

We make “easy” stuff look easy 😂 when things go smoothly that is

[@realrock01]

Very good tutorial.👍

[@cydways3431]

I appreciate that!🤙🏾

[@Drzeevideos]

Can I remove bolts without electric wrench or can I use regular socket to remove bolts from alternator

[@cydways3431]

The whole job can be completed with hand tools, though you will need sockets and ratchets because you obviously can't fit a wrench in there. Hopefully, you got it done and it didn't take all day!

[@jet436]

Did everyone use a Honda OEM replacement alternator or did you get from the local auto parts store - Carquest, Duralast, etc.? Just curious on the fit.

[@larrym8581]

Rebuilt my old one. Took it to my local alternator, starter, and generator rebuild guy. $150.

[@jet436]

Thanks Larry. I bought a new alternator from advanced auto for $300. Direct fit and works great.

[@cydways3431]

@@jet436 I have installed all of the above, from local parts stores at least, and have never had any fitment concerns. The only issue, with any reman, is going to be whether it actually works or not. I always recommend genuine Honda or Honda suppliers for anything electrical, but I personally purchase whatever fits my pockets.

[@shiba7446]

Job got done thank you.

[@cydways3431]

Keep that car running 👌🏾

[@chris-samuel-cesar]

My honda stop on me on the dashboard has the battery light on and I gave it a boost and it turn on but then it loses power and stops again do you think that's an alternator problem let me know thanks?

[@cydways3431]

Yes, most likely a failing alternator. Just make sure you have fuel. A simple test would be to jump the vehicle and keep it running with whatever means you used to jump it with, or charge/change the battery and run it off of that. If it runs fine then you know it’s a bad alternator, if it still won’t run for a minute then it is probably something else. Also you can use a multimeter to see if the alternator is outputting over 12.5V while it is running.

[@chizo5097]

Thank you for the video

[@ryanalzuraqi609]

What kind of ratchet is the blue and chrome one?

[@cydways3431]

I'm very late on the reply, I know, but its from Cornwell. JRF36HAB is the most similar to it, but I did not see mine on the website unfortunately.

[@melplayz2921]

Name of the tool the pushed the tensioner??

[@cydways3431]

Super late, not sure how I missed this but its just a Honda belt tool, it'll pull up if you search that. About, $30

[@fredlafleur4996]

Thank u brother u got a subscribe from me thanks alot

[@cydways3431]

I appreciate the Sub, I’m glad I could help everyone out! Never would have guessed how many people are replacing alternators 😂

[@trizzle1974]

Will this be similar to an 09 ridgeline

[@cydways3431]

Sorry for the delay, it would be a similar repair, yes, but additional steps may need to be taken. Hope it worked out for you!

[@Nicedesk]

Nice camea work!

[@yuriigorg721]

You did not show how to set the belt back …… Unfortunately…

[@cydways3431]

You're right, I didn't consider when the belt comes off other pulleys. Hopefully you got it sorted out though, sorry for the oversight!

[@patrickpierre6114]

Excellent

[@cydways3431]

Thank you, hope it helped!

[@melplayz2921]

And where did you buy it??

[@cydways3431]

It is a Honda Serpentine Belt Tool, I purchased it on a tool truck but you can find them at some parts stores or online for about $40-$70. If you know any local shops that have tool trucks come by, you can also get it from them!

[@oscaralvarado6654]

Thank you

[@cydways3431]

You're welcome

[@jshippey]

Ok got it!

[@kavanah30]

Thanks Bro

[@cydways3431]

Master tech🤙🏾

[@DavidLandrey]

Quality.

[@cydways3431]

I hope this means that the video was of good quality, and if so, I appreciate it haha.

[@taracain1360]

i can't get the blue connector to come off..

[@cydways3431]

Hopefully you got it, if you are talking about the one that has the rubber boot on the alternator… sometimes you need to pull the boot off to expose where the locking tab is… then it’s easy to press. It can definitely be a pain sometimes

[@josegonzales815]

My sleeve stayed in place guess I got lucky

[@cydways3431]

Yea moving the sleeve isn't "required" but it definitely saves struggling to get the new alternator in. Sometimes you get lucky though so congrats and I hope all's still good with the alt!

[@josegonzales815]

@@cydways3431 yep. Battery light went away. Car is running nice.

[@superspork3975]

When you remove the tank at 0:36 have something prepared to catch A LOT of fluid. Or you will be spending the next hour + trying to get that shit off all your belts. Could have added that little note yourself bro

[@cydways3431]

Absolutely right! Slight oversight on my part because I usually tilt the reservoir down so all the fluid in the hose drains into the reservoir. I should have mentioned that!

[@DH-rt2wl]

Don't blame the KZbinr for your lack of common sense. There is a ton of head from the reservoir and it's obvious just by looking at it it's going to come gushing out. Totally your fault

[@alsixty-nine1575]

Always remove your dip stick. You can easily break that

[@cydways3431]

I see them come in broken all the time although I’ve never had an issue, but it is a real possibility! Good heads up 👍🏾

[@michaelmorris6575]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.

[@michaelmorris6575]

Great video! Thanks for sharing.