My 12 civic needs an alternator and I am going to get it done soon! It has 223000 miles !😊😊😊 not bad!
@dblaze9757
Ай бұрын
I’m sailing on the same boat but at 260K
@JOEYD2006
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you for posting this video. I just replaced my alternator by following your instructions.
@Leekautorepair
6 жыл бұрын
Good job bro! Glad I can help
@mattl.3861
8 жыл бұрын
Oh man, I needed this video. I'm replacing mine with a little over 100k miles. That bottom bolt is a little bit of a pain to get out. Thanks a bunch!
@Luca-fh9sx
Жыл бұрын
Swear bro, 6 years later and you are still saving asses
@Leekautorepair
Жыл бұрын
I’m saving asses but no one tips me 😫
@Luca-fh9sx
Жыл бұрын
@Leekautorepair damn bro I would have tipped you
@fsevilla1
Жыл бұрын
I was able to rwmove the alternator and replaced it thanks to your video but was never able to put that damm belt on i had to ask for help from a buddy to help me move the tensioner while i installed the belt Thanks for the instructions 👍👍
@gnakahama
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the great video. Thanks for identifying the sizes of the wrenches too. That’s very helpful. Mine went off without a hitch thanks to your video.
@AmberCollings
6 жыл бұрын
You have my favorite mechanic channel. I'm about to replace the alternator on my Civic and you really did an awesome job explaining the process, tools, and were entertaining! Hoping the "cheap brand" doesn't bite me in the ass once it's all done haha!
@Leekautorepair
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro!
@mestizodrb3013
10 ай бұрын
I have to say one the best videos I have seen on KZitem and you did it mostly with one hand. I mean everything was good about the video the camera position and your expertise.
@sergiomedeiros414
8 жыл бұрын
I had to change mine today and this video helped me tons thank you.
@tombrokaw36
6 жыл бұрын
Nice, tip my hat for the one handed operation. Maybe a cheap bendy tripod would help out. Great video, even a novice should be able to follow it and have success
@Leekautorepair
6 жыл бұрын
+Tom Brokaw haha yeah I remember those days using one hand, it sucks. Thanks for watching bro! Come join me and the community Live sometime.
@philly7558
2 жыл бұрын
Funny I was just thinking you are kicking ass doing this with one hand haha. Great job and thank you for the video.
@Leekautorepair
2 жыл бұрын
Haha! Thanks for watching
@thurm101
5 жыл бұрын
Just changed on my 09 Honda Accord. Boy that thing was hell to get, but of course installation was a breeze. But afterwards my car seems stronger. Don’t know how much money I saved by doing it myself. But I would say at least $300. But I got a good deal on a new alternator from Amazon. Good video.
@gregwillbee
8 жыл бұрын
thank you for posting this video it was very helpful. I suggest that anyone attempting this repair uses an OEM replacement. I replaced mine with a re-man and it was a dud!
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
+greg willbee Dude tell me about it! I actually had to order another alternator because the one I had was overcharging and made the battery light come on......remans are ass!!!!!!!!!! Thanks for watching!
@naturalbeautylalalala7308
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you very much for your video. I'm going to try to replace my own. Wish me luck ;)
@Leekautorepair
5 жыл бұрын
You'll do fine! Good luck
@Nuisance_Bear
Жыл бұрын
Awesome video now I do see one telling me how to find all my missing 10 mm sockets
@f.avilla6383
4 жыл бұрын
"ought-inator" tools 10mm wrench 10mm(?) ratchet plus extension 19mm long ratch-wrench 12mm socket plus extension ratchet (or deepwell socket) Pry bar. Thanks for the Vid =)
@johnzambito1771
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. It was a real big help. Especially the bolt sizes. Don't drop anything, you will NOT get it back. I went and bought 3 more 12mm sockets in case I dropped another one. The Honda service guy, George, said "It's probably not the alternator, It's probably the battery. Change the battery." Dumb ass was WRONG! I just wish I knew the torque setting for the 2 main bolts.
@johnzambito1771
7 жыл бұрын
For the belt tensioner I cut off the open end of a 19mm combination wrench and bought a 5' x 3/4" conduit and that gave me plenty of leverage to move the tensioner.
@duaneafields
6 жыл бұрын
John Zambito. If its already an open end, all u had to do is hook a round wrench on the open 19 side and theres your leverage. May sound confusing, but it works and locks in.
@adamsnider558
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video. Your diagram saved me big time. The belt slipped off and I had to put the entire thing back on. Then the re-man was bad! I got another one from a different place and I'm hoping it works. Went on much faster the 2nd time! Thanks
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
+Adam Snider I had the same problem with the reman....had to use a different brand smh. Glad I can help and thanks for watching brother!
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
+Adam Snider I had the same problem with the reman....had to use a different brand smh. Glad I can help and thanks for watching brother!
@budanica1
2 жыл бұрын
thank you. just did my sons car, very helpful
@Leekautorepair
2 жыл бұрын
Glad I can help. Thanks for watching
@silverado8289
5 жыл бұрын
Why did this man got 34 dislikes. He did a really got job at telling you what to do. Told you to do a diagram on the belt. Then he told you the size of the bolts.
@YourLocalZaddy123
Жыл бұрын
Cuz dude talk too much. Get to the point. He aint got to say and this and that and that and then. Just go write a book instead
@billymanilli
Жыл бұрын
@@YourLocalZaddy123 and that really wasn't the "right" way to test an alternator, either...
@jonmarler
6 жыл бұрын
Great video. I’ll be watching the serpentine belt video next. Thanks!
@legospeedshop
6 жыл бұрын
a very basic video, with very good instructions
@76BAUTISTA
4 жыл бұрын
Muy bien explicado, paso a paso, me fue muy útil el video. Gracias 👍👍👍👍
@gc6790
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks for uploading! I watched your vid for my 2013 Honda Civic LX alternator, got it changed
@22Osmo
5 жыл бұрын
Just wanted to say thank you for this guide. I've never done any type of mechanic work like this before but I gave it a go on my 2006 Honda Stream and F*#¥ me it worked! Prolly saved me hundreds.
@Leekautorepair
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@brianwhitney4121
Жыл бұрын
Thanks! Does your car have a.c.? I want to compare your don't with the internet.
@patrickcole8447
7 ай бұрын
Well done! Thanks for the belt diagram.
@dnalevelc144
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks man, you just saved me some much needed cash.
@drugreen2526
5 жыл бұрын
About to change an alternator on my '13. You did a great video man. Keep up the great work bro.
@Leekautorepair
5 жыл бұрын
Thanks bro
@f22lover97
6 жыл бұрын
Great video, belt diagram helped alot, was able to complete this swap on my '14 Civic
@CorvetteZ06owner
6 жыл бұрын
One handed alternator install😎👍🏻. Nice tutorial! Subbed !!!!!!!
@willia3r
10 ай бұрын
Is it better to get a Honda OEM alternator or an aftermarket alternator. Does it matter?
@Conway2fresh
8 жыл бұрын
Good video man. Very helpful. Thanks.
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
+Conway2fresh Thanks for watching brother!
@nectros7157
5 жыл бұрын
Nice video. How long would it take you from start to finish with 2 hands?
@Brian-iz9sh
5 жыл бұрын
Hello, just subscribed. I was wondering if all 9th gen Honda’s have that same loud ticking sound like the one in the video? My 13 civic ex has that same sound and it drives me crazy. I’m here because I thought it could be bad bearings in my alternator or compressor but the sound didn’t go away when you replaced your alternator. Is there any way to reduce the sound?
@Nick_24bean
8 жыл бұрын
I have a 13 lx and my audio system makes my lights dim so much im planning on doing the big 3 but im having a hard time finding a new alternator more power that would fit my car any suggestions?? great video btw !!
@nike198002
11 ай бұрын
Great video my friend! You’re a life saver. Explaining the measurements of sockets! 🔥
@xraychey
Жыл бұрын
What brand of ratchets and wrenches do you use?
@bsrtrading8264
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks, really well done! You saved me a bunch of Money!
@jamescampbell8456
2 жыл бұрын
Any ideas for extracting that bottom bolt without access to a welder or taking the whole front end off? That sucker broke off a half inch in the engine block and I tried an extractor and can't push enough force into it. Thanks in advance
@mindiseverything5036
7 жыл бұрын
Hey what are the most commonly long ratchet wrenches you use for your jobs? Im thinking of getting a set of them from like 10mm - 19mm for like 150$ donno if thats good enough but im going to start in a dealership soon as apprentice program
@sjl6869
7 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much for this! Excellent video and will save me money! -subscribed
@toddfloit8551
2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@ronabbott2053
Жыл бұрын
Very helpful to me thanks!
@bikeman6528
7 жыл бұрын
Pretty good, but use a tripod man. You will have your hands free too.
@Nick_24bean
4 жыл бұрын
Great vid man ! I'm looking for a ho alternator for my 13 lx cause my subs really cant find any any where online I should shop?
@silvermediastudio
4 жыл бұрын
subshop.com
@Gymjb5
Жыл бұрын
Thank you and god bless you bother
@kgkg5103
6 жыл бұрын
Do I need to only remove my negative terminal? I have a 2012 nissan altima and I just replaced the battery and had to use a memory saver a few days ago.. now I need to replace the alternator but not sure if I can just remove the negative terminal and my alternator installation will be a okay? Some people are saying to remove both the negative and the positive but I believe that could possibly mess up my computer.
@Leekautorepair
6 жыл бұрын
Yes just the negative terminal and ur good
@lindaloon7343
9 ай бұрын
Thanks LeekAutoRepair❤❤❤
@austinl3625
5 жыл бұрын
Do you push the belt tensioner clockwise or counterclockwise? I’ve seen videos doing it both ways
@redfirefox3568
7 жыл бұрын
Why do you need to change the alternator so soon? Does this car have a lot of miles? My alternator in my 93 honda with 200k miles lasted 20 years.
@bigabescanal2799
5 жыл бұрын
Newer cars aren't meant to last that long. The quality of the parts are garbage. I have a 2014 and my starter went out at 50k.
@Fk8CTR2017
10 ай бұрын
" I am certified f you " lmao I love it love Hondas there so easy to fix most of the time at least
@Nick_24bean
5 жыл бұрын
Were can you get a ho alternator? I have a 13 civic lx and plan on upgrading my system to alot more power and cant find any higher than 95amp ones for my car
@ynorest
3 жыл бұрын
good stuff my man thank for educating me
@Leekautorepair
3 жыл бұрын
Not a problem bro. Thanks for watching
@curvenut
7 жыл бұрын
Did you change the belt as well ? Could you make a video for change the alternator belt ?
@Jake.Gentry
6 жыл бұрын
Good video, how many miles when replaced?
@ronaldpum
8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the video, what was the mileage of that civic? pretty new for a 2012
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
No problem bro! Im not sure on the mileage......Think it was 40-50k miles
@volt6008
2 жыл бұрын
kudos to mech that work on tight engine bays.
@unreal4046
7 жыл бұрын
How do I know which alternator would be best to replace my current one? Would I need to look up the current one's model number?
@alexog8948
7 жыл бұрын
u explain everything really well great work
@Gunnaguna
2 жыл бұрын
Saa
@jesuszuniga1257
5 жыл бұрын
hi one quick question I have a 2012 civic LX sedan and was wondering if it's normal for my alternator to charge between 12.5-12.9 volt while running. read in the internet that it's for saving fuel unless I turn on the headlight I get the 14.4 volts
@bigabescanal2799
5 жыл бұрын
Yea I noticed that my accord does the same thing. Honda said it's normal. Autozone said the alternator is bad. I've never had any issues starting the car. I added an extra ground on the battery. Now the volts stay at 14.6 while running. So upgrading to a fatter ground cable and maybe a fatter positive cable should help.
@adolfoestrada7134
5 жыл бұрын
Same problem here.im getting trouble to start my civic .mi charge is between 12.4 to 12.6 and yes the internet says it normal and my mechanic says it’s not normal
@bigabescanal2799
5 жыл бұрын
@@adolfoestrada7134 I had my starter replaced under warranty cause my volts showed 12.5 but it would not start.
@adolfoestrada7134
5 жыл бұрын
And that solved your problem?
@bigabescanal2799
5 жыл бұрын
@@adolfoestrada7134 yes it did solve my starting issue. You gotta check your fuses and relays before taking the starter out. Autozone can test your starter for free.
@jesuszuniga1257
4 жыл бұрын
Hi I have a ho alternator on my 2012 civic and my issue is that when I brake to stop the voltage goes down but goes up when I accelerate again. What can cause my issue
@brittanydanelle870
2 жыл бұрын
I tried to go buy a replacement alternator, but they asked what the amps, they have 75 amps or 120, I have the same car as the one in the video. How do you find the amperage?
@Leekautorepair
2 жыл бұрын
Call the dealership wit the part number
@rodolfofigueroa3309
2 жыл бұрын
Thanks dude God bless you
@Jimi-Funkycold-Molina
7 жыл бұрын
Great vid, I am having trouble putting tension back on the belt
@carbon.creates
6 жыл бұрын
Big help, Thanks
@christophercastillo8816
4 ай бұрын
What was wrong with the Honda claws it a power steering problem?
@jwholmes87
5 жыл бұрын
How would you line the belt up if it’s a push start ignition?
@itsathompson8236
Жыл бұрын
Now who wants to come replace my alternator?
@moniquewatson3068
Жыл бұрын
Hey looking for the serpentine belt addition video
@wesleylewis8237
3 жыл бұрын
Guys I need to replace an alternator on this exact car. What model alternator do I need?
@FunkyFlipzz
7 жыл бұрын
I swapped out the alternator just now, I have a new battery but now the car won't start. Engine won't turn, no lights or sounds. Any idea what I need to do?
@CarlosTorres-ow9qr
7 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video
@akc7100
Жыл бұрын
Very Good
@rosegod6665
Жыл бұрын
I can’t find this wrench (19mm long wrench) anywherrrreee and the ones on Amazon was trash pleassse help
@taktsoi9548
8 жыл бұрын
Hello, I come across with your video as I have the honda civic 2012 lx. The battery was replaced 1& 1/2 year ago and now I also have a battery issue that I can't start my car. I suspect that the alternator could be at fault. Where can I get it tested?
@mikimikemike1
10 ай бұрын
i had same readings yesterday 12.6 out of alternator But i turned on the lights and the alternator read 14 .7 i suspect its a voltage regulator not alternator
@gyuntaekim9133
7 жыл бұрын
How can i tight the belt when the new alternator would be installed. That part is skipped in this video, and i can't fount your video which is related to that part.
@charosenz
8 жыл бұрын
excellent video....
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
charosenz Thanks for watching!
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
+charosenz Thanks for the feedback bro! New vids daily!
@TECJULIMA
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@margaritolopez69
6 жыл бұрын
Thank you Sir
@smeyzer
7 жыл бұрын
where'd you buy that 19mm
@RobVaughan1984
5 жыл бұрын
Great thanks
@skybolt605
7 жыл бұрын
Great video. Very helpful.
@ayrton146
2 жыл бұрын
i'm willing to bet that the last exam to be ase certified is to replace an engine with one hand without having issues. lmao
@justintirvinify
6 жыл бұрын
Does this work for a Honda civic lx 2010
@Leekautorepair
6 жыл бұрын
I'm not sure exactly but the procedure should be very similar. Let me know how you make out bro!!!
@justintirvinify
6 жыл бұрын
Leekautorepair it worked
@delltek102
8 жыл бұрын
I got whining noise plus knocking sound on 2010 Honda CRV with only 33k, I tried to disconnect power connector from alternator while car is running but noise is still there, I wonder if it is really alternator that went bad.
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
Ok so your going about this the wrong way.........How about this, in this situation you need to do process of elimination so the first thing I would do is pinpoint the exact location of the sound. If there is a whining noise when the engine is on and noise increase at higher rpm's then try to remove the drive belt and see it the noise goes away. If it does then we know its not engine related so next try to spinning every pulley til you hear something unusual. Let me know how you make out..........
@delltek102
8 жыл бұрын
OK will also record and post a video,
@delltek102
8 жыл бұрын
any ideas?
@delltek102
8 жыл бұрын
Can the pulley from power steering ever go bad even though it has no bearing inside ?
@CarlosTorres-ow9qr
7 жыл бұрын
My son is having the same problem
@jugdhiss
2 жыл бұрын
"I don't need them, I am ASE certified...f#@k you..." 😂 🤣 Preach on brother.🔧💪⚙️ We are a nation of independent doers and fixers. We don't need no billionaire Elon Musk tellin' people we gotta go to Mars neither.
@Leekautorepair
7 жыл бұрын
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@Bradc1904
8 жыл бұрын
hey buddy got a question for you!!!
@Leekautorepair
7 жыл бұрын
What's up bro?
@Bradc1904
7 жыл бұрын
if i lost tension on the tensioner how can i fix that
@Bradc1904
7 жыл бұрын
if i lost tension on the tensioner how can i fix that
@Leekautorepair
7 жыл бұрын
Lost tension as in no spring action?
@Bradc1904
7 жыл бұрын
after doin the alternator i guess the belt wasnt on right it snapped off and now the tensioner wiggles a little
@Hutch400
8 ай бұрын
One handed!!!
@vtecef9
Жыл бұрын
I don’t know why Honda doesn’t just put a diagram on how the serpentine belt should go inside the owners manual. It’s ridiculous lol.
@unrulyheart3530
2 жыл бұрын
1.8 or 2.4 Engine
@gregwillbee
8 жыл бұрын
same exact problem here haha
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
+greg willbee lmao
@Sherry120602
3 жыл бұрын
Good information, very helpful, thank you but I don't think all the swearing was necessary..
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
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@delltek102
8 жыл бұрын
why would you need to disconnect the battery, why not just disconnect alternator power connector
@Leekautorepair
8 жыл бұрын
Rem X Try removing the battery cable from the alternator without disconnecting the battery first...........bad practice my friend!
@actioncamsports
2 жыл бұрын
The reason why is this: The power connector on the alternator finally goes back to the + terminal on the battery. If you connect it to ground (the frame of the car) then you short the battery. It's possible that the battery might explode, or you could get shocked, or you might cause damage to other electrical components in the vehicle.
@PLANTMEDSORG
5 жыл бұрын
Alt..nator. How did nobody else comment on that? 🤨
@brianwaskow5910
Жыл бұрын
Use your phone and take lots of pictures before you start.
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