Alternator replacement: ($30 / $350 / $650)
In this video I helped a buddy replace the alternator in his 2002 C70. I’m sure this process is the same for several Volvo’s between 1999 – 2004.
Alternator replacement, Volvo C70, S70, V70, etc. – VOTD
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we have a Volvo c70 (2001) that does not want to start. Tries to…but doesn't fire. Could this be an alternator issue?
good video mate,my alternator needs replacing on my C70, this was very helpful.
You kick ass
Hey Robert, Another excellent video! So far everything I have ever had to do to this S70 you have had a video for! Keep up the good work. You are a tremendous help to those of us who cant afford Volvo dealer prices!
One point though, is there ever any reason to disconnect Both battery cables? The negative should be sufficient, should it not?
Bravo, my friend! A Man among Men! Thank you for this video. We need more like you. Well done.
perfect Robert ! Thanks for all money You save to our family 🙂
thank you for taking the time, thinking about others, and sharing
Hey Robert, what do you think about my alternor. I have this 2000 V70mk1 petrol and i have tested the charging voltage and it is 13.7v when car is idling without lights or anything. In revs without anything it is same max 13.7v. When i but lights on and example window and mirror heaters, charging voltage may drop to 13.1-13.4v even when im driving. I have noticed that it wont charge battery to full and thats why i begin to measuring the alternator. Battery is new and is not the problem. Do you think alternator is bad? I have changed the regulator and it didnt rise voltages. Sry for my bad english.
Excellent video. I have a '99 V70 XC. Car charges at 13.5 volts, not enough to keep charged for around town, plus there is a 12 volt short to ground draw when off. After pulling every fuse on the car, I narrowed it down to the alternator. I hate to spend the money but I love the car. Test came back voltage regulator is bad. Found no + to ground shorted wires.
Thank you for posting this video. Should I completely unbolt the AC Compressor and lower it to the ground to get enough clearance to get the alternator out? I have loosened the bottom AC Compressor bolts but don't seem to have enough room to rotate the alternator to get to the electrical connections. If I lower the compressor to the ground, do I need to worry about any of the hoses leading to/from it? (IE: Like when I had to remove the hoses from the power steering pump to get it out of the way) Are the hoses connected to the compressor flexible enough to move it without issue, or are they rigid pipes?
thank you for taking the time to make these videos on volvo they have helped me out more then a few times now. I have a 1999 volvo s70 2.4 n/a 5 speed it's my first volvo.
I found my noise…. the bearing in the alternator pulley is shot. Thanks for the video. It is the bolts shared with compressor that were baffling me. BTW I have a 2001 S40, so the engine bay looks different but luckily the PS pump, Alt and AC comp are the same… Thanks.