Valeo alternator repair,common problem brush change.

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Hello guys,
Second video same day^^.
I made this one to highlight a common problem with alternators made
by valeo,which are fitted in alot of vehicles nowadays.
If alternator in your vehicle is causing trouble and it is a valeo you might as well have a look at it,and you have a big chance that it is only a brush problem.

[@sydmillertek]

You are a legend. Spot on with the diagnostics and repairs. I thought I was going to have to spend over $600 on a new alternator but instead it cost me $4.20c for a new set of brushes. Cudos to you. 👏👍✅

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro 😊

[@PRN-Life]

JAPP! so i saw this about 3-4 times and bought a new regulator (the company sent me the wrong part and reimbursed me ) and months later (car been in parkingspot since may 2022) i sat down and Orderd the new brushes "that should fit you modell " time flies and parts arrive at first glance ok looks legit . i took out the old brushes as in your video and realised that the parts company Once More had sent me the wrong parts ... those germans those germans . no biggie wrangled up a metallfile and filed them down to size bought a soldering iron 100sek/ca 10$ dollars with solder soldered those new brushes in to place and went to bed . Woke up this morning had a Whiskeygrog and went out mounted the generator/alternator in the car all good all cables and fittings as they Should Be and hopped into the car turned the Key AND THE CAR CHARGED AGAIN :-)))) Yep this here youtube and videos Does Matter Atleast for Me ! thx and hello from Sweden regards Paul Roger Nilsson

[@ShakirAuto067]

Nice 😊

[@Dancing_Alone_wRentals]

This is by far my favorite video on this topic. He mentions that the brushes are the same for the last thirty years. That is what makes cars interesting...knowing the story behind the manufacturing.

[@ShakirAuto067]

Nice bro 💯

[@Heligoland360]

Thank you. ~I have a 2002 VW Passat diesel estate, alternator light on informing to go to garage.. Called Garage best quote £350...with your instructions I was able to actually do the repair with the alternator still in the car..Hour and a half of my time,couple of quid for the brushes, running like a gem. You are a legend!!

[@mannyhidalgo3075]

Where do you get( buy) the brushes

[@ShakirAuto067]

Nice bro

[@olivierallegretti538]

thank you very much thanks to your video I repaired my alternator myself simply by changing the carbons, the hardest part was dismantling the alternator and putting it back in place after repair. Mercedes asked me 1200€ for this work another workshop them was asking me for 1000€ and finally I was able to do it thanks to you for 8€. Your video is the best, very clear and very well explained and the images are precise.Thanks

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro

[@slimbaby9137]

Thank you for this vid. Did mine on a BMW 645. It's been well over 4 months ago. Still shining like a star! Thanks again!

[@ShakirAuto067]

Nice 😊

[@idoi2565]

Tank you Martin, power steering fluid leaked out of my pump onto the alternator and the brushes turned to butter your video and clear advice saved me £188 for a new One repairing old for £4 your a star... Tank you friend

[@simonarrowsmith95]

You just saved me a fortune, with a bit of a fight I changed the brushes whilst alternator still in position Audi A6 2.5 TDI. Cannot thank you enough

[@JAMESFWALKERJR2006]

THANK YOU SIR!!!! MY NEW BRUSH HOLDER ASSEMBLY JUST CAME IN THE MAIL. IM GOING NOW TO REPLACE THE BRUSHES AND REINSTALL ALTERNATOR!!!!!! YOU ARE GREAT THANK YOU FOR SHARING. I HAVE LEARNED SO MUCH FROM YOU. I HAVE REBUILT A BOSCH STARTER AND NOW A VALEO ALTERNATOR. ALL THE BEST, JAMES

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro

[@Uvisir]

This was the problem with my alternator on my BMW E61. After looking at this video and following instructions and also buying a new pair of brushes the "Battery charging problem" was fixed. Thanks a lot!

[@anthonycheetham1075]

You are brilliant, I just fixed my alternator for £4. You should be on TV. Many thanks

[@jonnyboy470]

Just want to say thanks a million for this video, Just changed the brushes on a Valeo Alternator on a 2000 1.4 petrol Renault Scenic.. Don't know very much about cars and decided to take a chance.. Job went perfectly and refitted Alternator. Car started perfectly & Alternator back in business. Brushes cost 2eur's. Instead of 140 euro for a new Alternator & 60 euro for fitting.

[@HSchoenmaekers]

Life saver! For a 2000 Renault Laguna: A replacement alternator goes up to 240 Euros A refurbished alternator would set me back around 120 Euros Now it only cost me 10 Euros for the new brushes and since I have little tools another 10 Euros in labour to get them soldered in place. Thanks for sharing

[@kurtscheid3672]

Very good instructions, I was able to clean the brushes and slip rings. My alternator of the Kioti RX 7320 tractor is working again. BIG COMPLIMENT !!! Thank you very much. 👍👏💪

[@wArAtAriz]

I having this problem now. Today take it out alternator and take a part and my brushes is worn out indeed. So now just need order new brushes and go a head with job :) Uploader you are saver, you save my money I taught me a good leson ;) Respect ! Thank you !

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro 💯

[@phillipcleaver7063]

Thank you very much , the charge light on my vw van came on yesterday , I knew it was either brushes , slip rings or diodes but I,ve never stripped a Valeo alternator , I,m old school & only know Lucas & Delco Remy , so this has given me the knowledge , thus , nerve , to do my own job on this , yes , I couldn,t get the damn cover off for fear of smashing it ! but knew what was under it . Pure frustration .!.... You,re a top bloke , rock on mate , from central england .

[@ThePetra11]

Best video and explanation I've see, no bullshite just simple clear instructions. Thanks for making it

[@chrisvance8220]

I bought my brushes from dayton quality starter for $6.71 . this video saved me $193.00 . thanks man if ur ever in dayton I'd like to buy you a beer!

[@phillipallsopp4376]

Thanks a million!!! I was looking all day for a video to help me service the alternator on my 2007 Ford Focus. Everyone was making me feel that it is rocket science...but it is quite simple.

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro

[@eyenosenuttin]

I gotta say, your videos are fantastic. I encourage you to continue the series with every product model you can, as they are much appreciated. Thank you for your efforts.

[@HGL-iq4qg]

Dude i ve told you again, you are amazing, everything needed is covered thanks

[@JurisKankalis]

Exact type of alternator on my 2008 audi a6 3,0 tdi. Getting new brushes tomorrow at 204000 km. Great and helpful vid, thanks!!

[@Ryan-95-]

Great video. Bought a Valeo alternator rebuilt kit which has new brushes, Slip ring and bearings. You're video helped a lot, many thanks :)

[@themanthis837]

thanx man, i was finally able to remove the damn plastic cap :)

[@cole___8151]

Very helpful video. I was able to replace the from bearing with ease. The bearing actually was stuck to the alternator case not the shaft. A little heat and the bearing pushed right out.

[@fredriku8071]

So grateful for this video! It was 100% the fix that my alternator needed! Thank you!

[@xenavideodungeon]

Thank you so much for this video! You've saved me a lot of money. I ordered the replacement brush kit from you last weekend, they arrived today. 5 days shipping to USA. All in all, it took about 30 minutes from removing the regulator to re-installing and we didn't even have to take the alternator off to do it (Pontiac Aztek). The only hitch we had was threading the new brush wires through the holes. So my father soldered a wire to the end and it went right through. Thanks again, you rock!

[@mannyhidalgo3075]

Where do you get( buy) the bushes

[@ShakirAuto067]

Nice

[@chucksneed6440]

I watched a lot of videos on this subject, yours was the most helpful. My alternator was just like the one in this video. The brushes were very worn down and the top one was black and not making contact. Thanks for the video!

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro

[@HealthvsWealth4me]

Thank you for this video. I performed this on my 2010 Audi A4 2.0t today and the job went well, although I cracked the plastic cover removing it since 2 holes locked onto the protruding bolts. (yours seemed to clear them ???). Since I had the soldering iron out, I plastic welded it back together. Ha! I was able to get the brushes on ebay for approx $9.00. This saved me a lot of money and I am also a big DIY'er. Thank you for posting this fix!

[@jas0241]

Absolutely perfect video for sorting the alternator on my 2010 Seat Ibiza. Everything as explained 👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻

[@ajraybould3145]

Great video. Really clear. Going to try this on my Freelander now. Many thanks for saving me the cost of a new alternator.

[@turkishbossman7923]

Just fixed my e46 m3 alternator u my friend are a LEGEND in the flesh 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@maazdiary2969]

Great detailed video. I will be replacing my alternator regulator in few days. Same Valeo model. Thanks!

[@krivickas]

Thank you. Everything explained and the job looks very easy. Purchased brushes from you, now going to install them. Thank you.

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good

[@davids5268]

Extremely helpful, well-explained video - I haven't yet removed my alternator, which I was planning on replacing. But now I will instead check the brushes first, which I hope are the problem, especially as my car has done 220,000 miles and the brushes are hopefully worn out and the cause of my battery not charging! Thanks

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro

[@fw2699]

I almost bought a new one for much money..... Thanks... I'm really excited to have found this video.

[@alian9046]

Damm good video ,my battery light came on yesterday was about to pay 140$ for one when I found video ,did everything like you said it needed a bad cleaning didn't have to replace anything , works beautifully , keep up the good work , & god bless .

[@ricardocoronado9321]

My voltage regulator was failing on my 2005 Chevy Uplander, flickering interior and exterior lights. With your great knowledge and video I was able to replace the part with much confidence. Thank you very much from the Windy City.

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro ❤😊

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good

[@homerfj1100]

I have to say that was one of the best explanations I have viewed. Excellent stuff and thank you so much.

[@ShakirAuto067]

Nice

[@ivanpobuvan1921]

Привет с Финляндии.Жаль что не увидел тебя неделю назад.пришлось выбросить 56 евро.с учетом того что менял сам целый блок.на станции взяли бы 80 евро за деталь(наценка)+120 евро(60 евро час)-обычно все делаю сам- но к этому как-то не додумался-супер совет- РЕСПЕКТ И УВАЖУХА

[@philiphumpf474]

Great job man! Greetings from germany...

[@boblong6796]

I bought a new alternator. Will try this on the next one 👌

[@matedozsa5987]

Hello, Thank you so much for this video. This was very usefull for me with my 2004 BMW e46 320d. This repair can be easyly done in a garage with some basic tools and you can save some money and get some basic diy knowladge. Thanks and regard! Mate

[@josepeixoto3384]

*FAN-TASTIC* video,man; thanks a lot for sharing your knowledge.

[@atvkid0805]

Thanks for the post, I needed an alternator so I just bought a new one but after seeing this I might inspect the old one, order brushes and return the new one!

[@NuMooX]

That is exactly what i did!!

[@ken355555]

atvkid0805 thanks for that video....you made it look easy...I just got a quote... €495 for a new alternator.

[@wernerdanler2742]

@@ken355555 Did you buy that. I know it's been 2 years but you can find them on e-bay for half that price, at least here in the U.S. and they are original Valeo not Chinese junk.

[@kimsikorski5691]

@@wernerdanler2742 I have a 1999 C230 Mercedes with a Valeo alternator but I havent been able to find the brushes anywhere. Would you happen to be able to let me know where I could find them? Ive looked everywhere and have been told you can't buy the brushes. Thank you in advanced.

[@wernerdanler2742]

@@kimsikorski5691 Hi Kim. I did not see the brushes separate from the voltage regulator. They are soldered in. I thought about going to a alternator/starter rebuilder to see about getting brushes that were the same size but went ahead and got the voltage regulator. That cost me $129 + shipping. Ended up not fixing the alternator so it was a waste of money. If you replace the regulator or even just the brushes and find it still does not work you will kick yourself for wasting the time and money on it. These things are non-returnable. I went through 2 rebuilt alternators before finding a good one. This has happened to me before when buying rebuilt ones. I spent a total of $330 on this. I could have gotten a new Valeo alternator for $235. I'll never go for the "simple" solution of volt regulator or brushes again. I ended up taking the alternator off and on 5 times and my car was down over a month. One thing I do not know is if the Valeo can be replaced with a Bosch. My original Valeo had two tags on it that said Bosch. You can get a new Bosch a lot cheaper. I guess you can contact Mercedes-Benz and see if they can tell you. Hope this helps at least a little. Addendum: I just re-watched this video and in the description he gives a link to get the brushes. See if you can still get them there.

[@nicolaasjacobus1891]

Must say the best explanations I have seen about the Amarok altonater repair thanks allot appreciate IT!! !

[@skxayaz]

Thank you very much. I always wondered how to change brushes. Best video guide! My T4 is going to be happy again.

[@mannyhidalgo3075]

Where do you get( buy) the brushes

[@CUTTEO67]

I should watch this video first before buying a new alternator, great video.

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro

[@ParFektion]

Thanks man! Did this job today. Didn't have to change the alternator thanks to you 🙏🏻👏🏻

[@no1froggy]

Thank goodness I found your vid as i have been trying to desolder the whole top to get the brushes out, now i know I just cut them off smooth,,,,cheers.,,,,oh & to hold the brushes in place when soldering it is easier to put the brushes in place & then replace the plastic cap & then jam the brushes up against it with a bit of card, I also marked the old brushes before taking them out so I knew how much of the brush had to go in its holder in its relaxed position, I hope that makes sense !.

[@ktm1039]

Your a live saver pal. Fairplay, brilliant tutorial. 👍🏻👍🏻

[@edwalkeronthewing]

I'm back on the road!! :) Thanks so much.

[@tadhgosullivan158]

good job just what i needed step by step walked me through it thanks man

[@ryansmithza]

Thank you for the video! I replaced my brushes this weekend and this morning the car is charging at about 14.5V 🙏🎊🎉🙏🎊🎉🙏

[@mannyhidalgo3075]

Where do you get( buy) the brushes?

[@DopaSlides]

I just paid someone to replace mine, big rip. Could have done it myself for $20 in brushes. Thanks for the video man!

[@takeshicamara]

Thank god I saw your video before to buy a new alternator!! And thank you for share your knowledge 👍🏻

[@ShakirAuto067]

Nice and good bro

[@trade1713]

Awesome explanation from an expert! Thank you for this video!!

[@Joseph-lg9je]

Awesome video. I learned a lot and im now able to put off buying a new one for awhile. Thank you

[@tashasofia2749]

What an amazing information! May God gives your blessing in everything you do.

[@derri00]

Best video on KZbin about alternator repair very clear instructions 👍

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good bro 😊

[@stephenbarnes5341]

Excellent video, have had problems with my c200 kompressor which has today thrown a code for the regulator, Have some brushes on order for tomorrow.

[@bansheedearg]

Thank you! I just replaced my wife's alternator and saved about $600 v.s. the dealer quote, she needed a no-nonsense quick repair so diagnosis was out of the question beyond replace it. But I kept the old one, took the brushes off and it looks exactly like how you have in your video, one brush not contacting the exciter coil. So I'm off to buy replacement brushes! My 1997 taco is only charging to about 12v, perhaps the diodes are bad on that one? I have a little more leeway with my truck though, I can wrench on it all I want. =)

[@jarmoturunen6519]

Thanks for the tips, I just saved a couple hundred euros. Now the repair cost only a few euros, and my own work. Kiitos vinkeistä, säästin juuri ansiostasi pari sataa euroa. Nyt korjaus maksoi vain muutaman euron, ja oman työpanokseni.

[@axenz1]

I did try to heat using the Solder, it wont come off, thanks for your video I managed to change it with you technique. 👍👍👍👍

[@juniortabios6747]

Excellent video and instructions. I'm about to replace my brushes and this helps a lot. Thank you.

[@adamvet9609]

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[@melderits3]

Exactly what i need, excellen explained, many thanks :)

[@TomekMysko]

Inspired me so much.Thank you. I started to do it without removing the alternator from my T5. I think It will be possible just with one hand slided between the radiator fan and the angine.

[@sekgobesekgobe7057]

you are the best. From now on, I'll buy from your shop!!

[@MrZdziebelek]

Many thx for your complex instruction!! The beat explanation I have ever seen!

[@kjellgilje]

Thank you from Norway - very good video...!

[@burtadizgratioasa]

Thank you for the help. Bravo!

[@dannyboy3983]

Tanks man ! Your videos are a blessed for us .Thank you .

[@mkominiak1]

Great video. Clear and very helpful!

[@mariofabrizi5050]

Great explanation. Replacement alternator for my car is $450, high mileage car so am off to buy brushes. Hell brushes cost $85 here in NZ

[@zainulabideenzain3]

Brilliantly explained. Cheers! :)

[@bv4963]

Bro. My alternator gave up. I had barely any money, panicking thinking i wont be able to fix my car that i need for my job. I managed to find your channel and you saved me £500. Getting the fucker out of the engine bay was a different matter. Nevertheless your a G for this video. Keep goin thanks for the help.

[@edward.h3532]

Fantastic video. Hope I will manage to fix my alternator on my Peugeot 307 sw

[@JoeBob79569]

My alternator died and I took it totally apart this evening for a nosey inside. Brushes are fine, so are the windings, and everything seems to have continuity in the right places, as far as I can tell. The cables going to the car/battery are also good. It might be the regulator itself, or a diode or something. Or it just might have wanted to be taken apart and put back together again. Maybe one of the brushes was sticking or something. I'll throw it back on the car tomorrow and see if it works. Great video..

[@richardpeters9679]

Really helpful video. Thanks very much for sharing your valuable knowledge. Nice one.

[@conryan01]

Great video. Thanks am just going to do the brushes now!

[@kostyan4ik411]

Very good and thorough, thank you!

[@emiklos77]

Thank you, it was a very big help to us!

[@ozosman3234]

Thanks Mark, I've just followed your video and changed the brushes on the alternator in my Renault scenic. the alternator is working fine now and the battery warning light has gone out.

[@mannyhidalgo3075]

Where do you get( buy) the brushes

[@okessler62]

Great video! It helped me so much! Thanks!

[@marianoroma972]

Thank you for this video. I'm subscribed to your channel right away.

[@nigelmel]

Awesome video man, love your work!

[@thomasandersen9041]

An excellent video. Good explaining, good pictures of the alternators brushes and soldering points. I manges to repair my alternator. Thanks to you 👏🏼

[@mannyhidalgo3075]

Where do you get( buy) the brushes

[@thomasandersen9041]

@@mannyhidalgo3075 I bought mind on eBay. Just enter the number on the alternator

[@vmontijo]

Wonderful video - thank you so much... this is almost the exact alternator from my Mercedes C230 Coupe... I ordered and received my brushes and now I am going to put them in! I never would have tried this had it not been for your video - thank you so much from San Diego, CA, USA!

[@kimsikorski5691]

Hi, I have a 1999 C230 Mercedes with a Valeo alternator but I haven't been able to find the brushes. Just was wondering if where you found the brushes for yours if they would have mine. Would greatly appreciate any info. Thank you.

[@vmontijo]

@@kimsikorski5691 Hi Jim - yes, I found them on Ebay under $10!!! Worked great! www.ebay.com/itm/202127353236

[@freemindas]

Did they give you intermittent random light warning before going out ?

[@vmontijo]

@@freemindas Yes - exactly that...

[@freemindas]

@@vmontijo thank you . My alternator is doing the same thing.

[@habsom1406]

Great video, excellent explanation and camera work, thank you! Lovin' the accent too to be sure! 😎👍

[@cosmos69]

You are so brilliant, man.

[@ShakirAuto067]

Good nad nice bro 😊

[@andrewolfaardt7249]

Thanks a million dude! You just saved me $200 worth!

[@honawikeepa5813]

Thank you for your effort. Much appreciated in New Zealand.

[@kevinroark4346]

Same here from the USA ,for my sons BMW

[@sanmazda8104]

where did you order your brushes from?

[@philippesantini2425]

Thanks for the upload. Very helpful.

[@joemonday4422]

Thank you for your tutorial video. Great job!!!

[@johnnyhernandez7561]

Thank you now i have more confidence in replacing my alternator brushes God bless🙏🙏

[@RicardoSanchez-dj4ki]

Well explained video brother thanks for taking ur time explainin & sharing it with all of us 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟

[@ambergordon5443]

Dude saved me $1000 on a new alternator for my Audi S5 this guys beast

[@Topazzar]

Thanks for the video. My BMW with a Valeo alternator just died. Rather than pay over $700AUD for a new one I'm definitely giving this a go.

[@ivanvuk7989]

Superb video, thank you very much!

[@najjarjoseph4078]

excellent tuto the most sympatic and clear video to repair alternator regulator and brushes with second part video