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Learn how to check and change your alternator - free video.
There are 14 videos in this series:
Having car problems? It could be your alternator! Learn how to diagnose an alternator problems with expert car maintenance tips in this free auto repair video.
Having battery or alternator problems? Learn how to disconnect a battery from the alternator with expert tips in this free car repair video clip.
Need to fix your alternator? Learn how to find the alternator in your car engine with expert tips in this free auto repair video clip.
Save money and fix your alternator by yourself. Learn how to remove the alternator from your car with expert tips in this free car repair video clip.
Working on your car repairs? Learn how to take apart a car intake with expert auto maintenance tips in this free car repair video.
Working on a car repair? Learn how to remove a car throttle linkage system with expert auto maintenance tips in this free car repair video.
Save money and fix your car by yourself. Learn how to remove a radiator hose with expert car maintenance tips in this free auto repair video.
Need to fix your alternator? Learn how to unplug alternator electrical connectors with expert auto maintenance tips in this free car repair video.
The serpentine belt needs to be removed in order to remove the alternator. Learn how to remove a serpentine belt with expert car maintenance tips in this free auto repair video.
The alternator bolt must be removed when removing the alternator in your car. Learn how to remove an alternator bolt with expert car maintenance tips in this free auto repair video.
Removing an alternator from your car can be done at home. Learn how to remove the alternator in your car and tips for buying a new alternator in this free car repair video.
Once you have bought a new alternator for your car, learn how to install the alternator and alternator bolt in this free car repair video.
Be safe when connecting the electrical connectors to the alternator in your car. Learn how to safely install the electrical connectors to the alternator in this free car repair clip.
Get all alternator parts back in the right place. Learn how to reassemble the alternator and the related parts in this free car repair video.
Your car is a complex machine made up of interconnected parts. One of these parts, the alternator, ensures that your battery remains charged; while the engine is running in your car the serpentine belt is continuously supplying energy to the alternator which then energizes the battery. When the alternator breaks your car will run on battery power for a very short period of time and then it will not start and work properly again until power is restored to your battery and the alternator is fixed. Changing an alternator requires many different disassembly steps and can be a daunting task even with a manual to guide you. However, there is another option: you can watch for free online as of one of our experts demonstrates how to change the alternator in a car.
In this free online video series learn how to change the alternator on your car from certified mechanic Nathan McCullough. Watch these videos and learn alternator diagnosis as well as how to disconnect the battery on your car; and how to locate the alternator; how to remove the alternator by disassembling the intake, removing the throttle linkage and radiator hose; learn how to unplug the vehicle electrical connectors from the alternator; how to remove the serpentine belt; and how to install the new alternator and alternator bolt.
Nathan McCoullough Nathan McCullough graduated from Nashville Auto-Diesel College with a Grade Point Average of 3.5 and received their craftsmanship award and honor seal. Nathan worked at varies automotive facilities including management for the last 8 years. He has many certifications including front end suspension, brakes, manual transmission, engine tune up, engine overhaul, heating ventilation and air conditioning, automotive electrical and many more. In his spare time Nathan enjoys working on cars that varies from fixing them to a major overhaul.dkdk
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