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In this video I have a look at a lady's 2009 Scion xA that she dropped off because the engine light was flashing and then all of a sudden the battery light came on too. Are the problems related? Well....kind of.
-Enjoy!
If an SMA Video has helped you out please consider giving using "Patreon" to help support us. The videos take real time to create and pull us away from real work that pays our bills. CLICK HERE: https://www.patreon.com/southmainauto
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Thank you for all the continuing support!
--Eric & Vanessa O.
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That was nice of the customer to leap for the entire alternator. She said the same for the decoupling pulley just like you did, “ain’t nobody got time for that”
What about the “Maintence required” light? No time for an oil change Eric?😅
With that many miles, the slip ring brushes were probably almost used up anyway,,, I think replacement was justified,,, 🙂
Eric, you're always addressing your comments to "you fellows" or "you guys." What ever happened with Miss Hannah and Miss Marie?
Lol switching the altinator pulley and sending it back 🤣 that would be some sly shit 🤣
I didn't know that existed. A clutched alternator. Hmm
You are a good man sir.
Shame Toyota stopped making Scions. They were good reliable cars for a younger generation
It all comes to what kind of money the costumer wants to pay and how long they want to keep the car. Personally I’d just change the pulley
mr O do you tighten the belt tension to that spec whenever you remove and install the belt or do you only do that when its a new belt. because when I work on that drive system i just mark the bolt with a paint marker then return it back to original spot… just curious of reasoning. only thing I could think of is the new belt isn't going to have as much stretch
Had a failed alternator on a Mazda tribute, client wanted a second hand one to replace it, so I asked my son to get it from his local pick a part, same sort of place as Wilberts.
He thought he wouldn't have to much trouble, not realising that it was between the firewall and the block just above the suspension and the car was on the ground, by the time he got it out the place had closed and everyone had gone, gates locked and guard dogs loose….oops.
good move new alternator with that mileage
Great video, your knowledgeable and efficient. Awsome that you worked late to get the vehicle back to them quickly.
Based on my own experience / observation around aircraft … where PREVENTION is the name of the game … perhaps everyone is better off when ALL 4 Coils are replaced when ONE FAILS. Esp. on an in-line 4 where it is only MINUTES to CHANGE all of them.
In my own case, I REPLACED (all 6) Coils (with OEM parts) on my Toyota / Lexus SUV … along with the "mandatory" (all 6) iridium plugs change-out … at the 120K service.
The dealers love to just ignore the coils and then come back and change each coil as it fails … one-at-a-time; $700 for each rear coil. And $400 for each front coil. Ditto the alternator at high mileage. BTW … I AGREE with the Lady … change that ANCIENT ALTERNATOR, too!
John in the NW
why do they have a key lanyard with anus written on it ? 🤣
Sods law.
You'd have changed the decoupler pulley and the car would be back for an alternator a short time later.
Long term you've probably saved the lady money and fair play to her for making a wise decision 👏
Won't be long before your cricket shows up, to keep you company while working late. He'll serenade you for a couple hours before you go home.
Hiya Eric
You're a good man Mr O.
Nothing like a little lube, wiggling, and feeling. 😂
Nah, change the alternator as 'some guy' has poked something sharp into the rotating stuff😊 Nice of you to work late to look after your customers. Customer service is getting pretty thin on the ground these days.
I like the way you set to music what you are really thinking.
short and sweet…………very cool! no distractions either. miss those old videos you took things apart to find out why they failed but time is money.
246k on a yoda at 23 years and a problem again a year later. Sounds like a lemon law case for Duewe ,Cheatem and Howe. . Seriously, we should all be so fortunate. On the lady's side if you really need to rent a car, the going rate is over $100 a day. If cars are available, and they lie about that. . Will an aftermarket overrunning clutch match up and work? Eric has the part, the correct part to solve it in hand. Back to school time and sales to be at. good vid thanks.
Awesome job!!
Is it possible for a refreshment class video on how to delete your hard drive from your computer? 🙂
Proud of my Toyotas. 💪😎 So simple. The Nissan was miserable.
Parts cannon 🪖
Kinda makes me glad I jumped ship in the late eighties. It's no longer fun to work on vehicles. Just a PITA now .
Nicely done! An alternator swap is one of few jobs I've done, and it definitely felt like worming the alternator in/out of the engine bay was one of the toughest parts. Either that or getting my ratchet trapped between a bolt I was loosening and the wall of the e bay. I'll learn someday… hopefully! Thanks for the video.
Oy, Transverse engines and serpentine belts.. I miss the old days when everything was accessible and easy to change…Once I replaced the fan clutch on my Thunderbird 429, replaced the radiator and serviced the carburetor all in one day. Overheating with the a/c on, and sticking float problems solved. 1970 cars were so much easier. Vacuum lines were a weekend job.
A lightly torqued nut gets a Snugga Dugga !….
Your the best.. Period! 😉
Your patience is most commendable !
Sprag clutch
Can you please open the alternator and show us what is the problem… just for knowledge
If it makes you feel any better Eric, it’s late at night and I’m working also😂Thanks for working over and making a video.👍🏻
These are the peak earning months for us tradesmen. Good to see you cranking those jobs out, and thanks for sharing while you do. My remodeling business has me working long days this summer.
I own a number of DeWalt cordless tools, I wonder what Eric's experience has been with the DeWalt ratchet?
I would not check for sure alternator internal movement, awesome
Usually when the bolt goes in they gasp if they don’t pull out back out cut your losses and go home 😂 I’m sorry I couldn’t help it great video as always
Ahhh, at that mileage replacing the alt is the better option. She's doing hwy miles in that thing and it's due. Of course I would've done all 4 coils at the time, but that's just me.
My 2006 kia Sportage 2.0 CRDI gen2 had a new LUC dual mass flywheel fitted (at my request) when the car had a new clutch at 70 k miles 5 yrs ago
16 months an 5 k miles later the DMF fell apart Kia were not interested so local indi removed and replaced LUC said it was more than likely due to a misfire but no warranty Been ok since