Replacing Alternator '93-'97 Toyota Corolla/Celica

This video is made as a guideline to show you how to replace the alternator on a 93-97 Toyota Corolla or Celica (or any vehicle that has a 4A-FE or 7A-FE engine).
I hope it was helpful!
Parts used in this video:
- Alternator: www.rockauto.c...
Tools used in this video:
- 3/8” Ratchet: amzn.to/37i5Yph
- 3/8” Shallow 12-Point Metric/SAE Sockets: www.harborfrei...
- ¼ Inch Socket & Ratchet Set: amzn.to/316vN9s
- Basic Wrench Set: amzn.to/39eg1fD
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Please note that I am not a certified mechanic, nor am I saying that you have to do exactly what I say in this video. Perform these repairs at your own risk! Safety first ;)

[@RvzieI]

Thanks for making a step by step video that isn't an hour long 🤣

[@AutoFixYT]

Haha you're welcome

[@shojus]

YOU are the man! I got the courage to do this myself and banged it all out in about 35 minutes... First time I ever really did something like this on any vehicle I owned, so I felt proud of myself. I ended up finding out that the NEW alternator that I put in was actually defective too, so I'll get even more practice unfortunately! 😆

[@AutoFixYT]

That's awesome! Too bad about the bad alternator, but it happens. It's rare, but happens.

[@zener81]

Sweet- one of best looking wagons ever made

[@AutoFixYT]

Gotta love them!

[@chris____7708]

Just today my alternator on my 1994 Toyota wagon DX broke. And thanks to your video I will be able to do the job on my own, thank you.

[@AutoFixYT]

That's awesome, thank you! Glad you were able to do it yourself and save some money!

[@TheRainblossoms]

Nice and clear video with no farting around. Exactly the same as a '99 Corolla also.

[@AutoFixYT]

Thanks!

[@mymamamiaa]

My 1996 Celica went out thanks for your video!!

[@AutoFixYT]

Glad to help!

[@btx5740]

Thank my man just did a ‘94 Corolla just watch that tighten bolt when put putting it back make sure your threading the right hole it is a lot easier from the bottom

[@AutoFixYT]

Glad this was helpful!

[@magicfoto]

By the time I don't see this car on your channel I thought it sold!Great job!

[@AutoFixYT]

I know, it's been absent for almost 2 years haha but I still have it and I still drive it every day. It gets ignored and pushed to its limits but it still keeps going haha

[@magicfoto]

@@AutoFixYT And it doesn't give mechanical problems, so it doesn't show up!

[@AutoFixYT]

Exactly, it's always reliable! And now that it finally had a problem I was able to film it.

[@jeremypappas2213]

Thank you so much for this video step by step I was able to replace my alternator first job I ever did on a car never so much as changed the oil on my own

[@AutoFixYT]

Wow that's awesome! I'm glad the video helped!

[@hobbyadventurer583]

Really good presentation to show how its done !

[@AutoFixYT]

Thank you!

[@bryan10444]

Great to see the rolla again 😎

[@AutoFixYT]

Thanks!

[@creamervideos7232]

Sorry for the late comment, but I as well miss this car on the channel, I have a 97 Corolla and it’s a tank.

[@AutoFixYT]

I will try to get more videos done on this car this year. They are really good cars indeed!

[@TheUndisputedTalk504]

Thanks man it's so many scam shops charging labor 100$ to 150$ for this easy job!

[@AutoFixYT]

That's a really good price actually considering the alternator alone is almost $100. So that's cheap. But of course you'd still save money doing it yourself.

[@TheUndisputedTalk504]

@@AutoFixYT no just for labor

[@AutoFixYT]

@@TheUndisputedTalk504 Oh ok. Still not too bad considering that's about an hour worth of labor.

[@TheUndisputedTalk504]

@@AutoFixYT if you think that's a good price for labor for a job like this. I see why they charge such a high price.

[@TheUndisputedTalk504]

@@AutoFixYT man good to know I see why these shops make so much money!!!!!! This is a over 100$ job 😂 I did it in 30 mins

[@hectorhazard904]

Excellent video, thanks mate.

[@AutoFixYT]

Glad it helped

[@ahmedvolkan4334]

Good job bro ! Thanks from Turkey

[@AutoFixYT]

Thanks!

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

Damn, didn't even know you got headers for it I still have mine just waiting to get mine installed

[@AutoFixYT]

Yup I've had this exhaust for 3 years almost. Other than the fact that it's not made perfectly and sags a little too low for my liking (which I can easily fix with some cuts and welds) I love it! I should probably make a video on the exhaust setup

[@Jeremy_Hill_2020]

@@AutoFixYT I know I sent you pictures of my exhaust pieces on instagram but I was thinking of at least doing a muffler delete for now

[@AutoFixYT]

@@Jeremy_Hill_2020 Go for it, I had a muffler delete for a couple years, sounded pretty cool

[@Pallidus_Rider]

My Corolla only makes that belt noise when A/C is on and am stopped at light or other traffic.

[@AutoFixYT]

Could be your AC compressor bearings, or your AC belt tensioner pulley, or even the belt itself could be too worn.

[@apj341]

Don't even need to watch this yet, but watching it anyway 👍😊 Love when you feature the Corolla wagon. Any interchange of rear retractable cargo cover from another wagon that you're aware of??

[@AutoFixYT]

Wow thanks for the suport!! And no, not that I know of. Maybe a junkyard near you has a wagon that has that cover?

[@user-hj2fw3fm6n]

yeah I always have them test the refurbished alternators before I take them from the store and yesterday the only one they had in stock tested bad (another sign that is suspicious if its the last one) ESPECIALLY if it has any fingerprints AT ALL on it, like it might have been installed and uninstalled before.

[@AutoFixYT]

Very good idea! Never assume it's been properly refurbished.

[@TheYouTubeMechanic]

Good video. Thanks a lot.

[@AutoFixYT]

You are welcome!

[@rcman6895]

Hey man I really appreciate the video I tried putting an alternator back in that adjustable I couldn't get it to line up I saw the way you did it I'm going to give that a try tomorrow I've been messing with that car all day long know how to do it it should not take any time

[@AutoFixYT]

Yeah it's a tricky one but hopefully you get it to line up!

[@FunkyMonkey7984]

I knocked a hose with a metal fitting off when putting the alternator in, that was directly below the alternator. A white gas started shooting out and when I tried to pop the hose in back in place, there was a pretty loud pop and the rest came out. Was not cold like freon, so not sure what it was.

[@AutoFixYT]

Unfortunately I have no idea what that could be. The only hose with a metal fitting there is for the AC and it would take a lot of force to break one of those.

[@royokimoto5150]

Awesome video very helpful

[@AutoFixYT]

Thanks! I'm glad it was helpful!

[@royokimoto5150]

@@AutoFixYT 👍😊

[@relax9086]

Can the alterator nbe repaired meaning the bearing in the alternator pulley? Mean is making noise and i don't have the money to buy a new one, so can you take off the pulley of the alternator itself and replace the bearing??

[@AutoFixYT]

You can rebuild it, but you have to know what you're doing. The bearings aren't on the pulley. They're on the shaft inside of the alternator. One on the front of the case and one all the way on the back of the shaft. So the entire alternator needs to be taken apart for it. And if you don't have the proper tools for it, you won't be able to do it. So you'll either have to pay someone to do it, or buy a new one. And paying someone will probably cost just as much, if not more, than a new one. However, whatni would do if you don't have the money for a new one is go to a junkyard, or call a local one, and see if they have what you need. Go buy one from the junkyard and most likely it'll be ok. If you are able to go there yourself to take it out of the car, spin it by hand. If it's not making noise, you're good to go!

[@nandorzapori6326]

Please if you could do a video, or even if you write me a comment of how the fuel gauge works I would really appreciate it because I just got a Corolla like this and don't know if it is working correctly

[@AutoFixYT]

The fuel gauge gets a signal from the fuel pump assembly, which has a little floater arm (just like the one in your toilet tank). The floater arm floats at the top of the fuel and at different levels it puts more or less resistance through the circuit. If your fuel gauge isn't working I would start at the sending unit (fuel pump assembly) and either replace it or test it. Take it out of the tank and measure the resistance across the wires from the floater. If it's 0 or some outrageous number, then you need a new one.

[@nandorzapori6326]

@@AutoFixYT Thank you for your answer!

[@gko7307]

great video.

[@AutoFixYT]

Thanks!

[@BrOoKlYnBoY324]

I did the exact thing you said not do do with the hot alternator wire, sparks flew and now the car doesn't want to do anything 😂😭 could it be a relay?

[@AutoFixYT]

Most likely blew the main fuse. Find it, check it, and hopefully a new fuse gets you going again. If not, it could have fried the computer.

[@BrOoKlYnBoY324]

@@AutoFixYT appreciate the reply

[@FunkyMonkey7984]

Thank you for the great video! I just got the old alternator out and there is no brackets to transfer to the new one. Is this something I need to get before putting in the new one?

[@AutoFixYT]

If it bolts up properly and mounts securely like the original then don't worry abouy it.

[@kingbeattygaming2247]

My 96 Corolla squeaks really loud when I start it the I rev the gas and it goes away then if I turn the wheel right or left far it squeaks. I have a new belt and alternator in what could it be.

[@AutoFixYT]

That is a typical power steering belt noise. If your belt is old, replace it and make sure you set the tension the belt properly. I have a video on how to replace all the belts on this car. Every accessory has a separate belt. Also, if your fluid is very old then you wanna replace that too and make sure you flush the system too. Hope this helps!

[@kingbeattygaming2247]

@@AutoFixYT I think I figured it out my alternator nut wasn’t on the whole way so it wasn’t tight I just got a nut for it and tighten it up fully now no more squeaking I don’t even have the bracket that holds the alternator my mechanic must of lost it i only have the nut

[@josecadena4637]

Hey I see you got aftermarket headders? Are those T-304 stainless steel?

[@AutoFixYT]

Yes I believe they are, they're DNA Motoring headers

[@user-pc8tb7hg1lHandlesRDumb]

Didn’t need to listen to it, especially not with headphones thanks.

[@AutoFixYT]

👍

[@wyattrussell5396]

Does the Corolla and the Celica share the same style alternator? Trying to pick one up for my celica from pick n pull, but only finding Corollas.

[@AutoFixYT]

Yes, as long as it's the 7A-FE engine. The celica also had an option for the bigger 5S-FE which is actually found in Camrys. So either way you have other options.

[@wyattrussell5396]

@@AutoFixYT thank you very much! Gunna run by a junk yard and start the search for a $20 alternator rather than $160

[@robertthayer5779]

Pick-n-Pull sells a extended warranty that you can renew every year. Definitely worth the six or seven dollars! I only got it for one year, but the alternator is 3 years old still doing fine. Genuine Toyota, not some rebuilt Chinese piece of crap! I would much rather gamble on an original Toyota used then a one-year guaranteed aftermarket piece of crap. My original one crapped out at 270,000. Probably because my battery was garbage! LOL 😹 Yeah, I knew my battery was bad. So I can't blame Toyota!

[@AutoFixYT]

Wasn't going to comment but I decided to do so anyway and share my opinion on what you said because I think you had some good points. Yes, an original Toyota one is always the best. You can actually still buy Denso ones. Not easy to find but they're still out there. Also, very expensive. The only downside with a junkyard one is because it's not new, you don't know it's history. You don't know how much life it has left in it. So yes it's cheaper but it might only last you a few tens of thousands of miles. Not hundreds of thousands. Regardless... AutoZone and Advance Auto have lifetime warranties on their parts. So if you buy their in house brand (yes I know it's a Chinese remanufactured one) they will replace it for free any any time if it fails. And to be fair the only thing they do on reman alternators is clean them up, put in new brushes, bearings, and maybe a couple other wearable items and that's it. So in the end they're not too too bad. But if you're going for maximum money saving, junkyard is always your best bet for sure.

[@d4b4y4re4kid]

That damn tensioner is a pain

[@AutoFixYT]

Yeah it is

[@BigBarryS1X]

Hey so I have a base model 95 Corolla with the 1.6L and 3sp automatic. Can I replace the cluster gauge to have a tachometer as well? Like is there already a hookup for it? Also where do you source parts? I’m looking for a clock that came with the non base model as well as a cover for the inside cabin light

[@AutoFixYT]

So for the cluster... I'm not sure. I think there could be a wire already included for the tach in the main cluster harness, but I have also heard that there isn't one and you have to add it in, which is not easy... but I think there is something there. The best way is to go to the junkyard and find a cluster that you want, buy it, and also take the connectors with as much of the harness as you can. Then compare to what you have and see if anything is missing. This won't be easy but I'm sure with enough patience you can figure it out. Do some digging online on forums too, that might help. As for the parts, I would suggest going to a junkyard for the parts that you need. Find a junkyard that has a Corolla that has what you need and take all the parts you want. Then swap them I to yours. Hope this helps!

[@user-ty5vd2kl1n]

👍👍

[@levi7.486]

what wheels are rhose

[@AutoFixYT]

They're stock steelies

[@levi7.486]

@@AutoFixYT they came alloy?

[@AutoFixYT]

@@levi7.486 No they're steel wheels painted silver

[@justinianoamado3980]

I have 97 Toyota Corolla is it the same as 95

[@AutoFixYT]

Yes they are the same

[@justinianoamado3980]

Thank you!

[@ramonsalchicha5539]

Too much work just throw the car away

[@AutoFixYT]

Lol what, for a simple alternator?