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Runinwithscisrs · 09-16-2016, 06:48 PM

Driving home from work today and the warning sign came on to check the battery and electrical charging system and the battery light came on. 2010 V6 LS. Stopped at Pep Boys to have them check it and the alternator has gone bad. I just replaced the battery last fall and hit 110k on it this summer. So they didnt have one in stock and had order from Cali which wont be here till next week. Same luck at O'Reilly Auto. Autozone says they can have one here tomorrow so ordered and going to replace.

My question to everyone here is does anyone have a diagram and instructions on how to replace the alternator on a 2010 V6? I have done google searches and searched this forum and not coming up with much.

jrhagen · 09-16-2016, 06:57 PM

Remove the belt, unplug the wires, remove bolts. Reverse to install.

RichSS2006 · 09-16-2016, 07:54 PM

Here you go. Let me know if you need anything else.

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jrhagen · 09-16-2016, 08:13 PM

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Here you go. Let me know if you need anything else.

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Yea, just like I said.

RichSS2006 · 09-16-2016, 08:40 PM

You're right, but some need a little help with a picture too.

jrhagen · 09-16-2016, 08:42 PM

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You're right, but some need a little help with a picture too.

I actually read the articles.

Runinwithscisrs · 09-16-2016, 09:37 PM

This may sound weird but its on the bottom left side of the engine correct? Looking at it I wasn't sure I could get in there and do this from up top.

fhrex · 09-17-2016, 05:38 AM

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Originally Posted by jrhagen

I actually read the articles.

LMAO!

RichSS2006 · 09-17-2016, 07:56 AM

See #9 passenger side of engine, so right side of car.

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TommyTheCat · 09-17-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Runinwithscisrs

This may sound weird but its on the bottom left side of the engine correct? Looking at it I wasn't sure I could get in there and do this from up top.

Sounds like you should not be changing your alternator.

RichSS2006 · 09-17-2016, 02:22 PM

Think we should all encourage others to attempt fixing their own cars. At least that's what I thought this forum was about. I certainly didn't know everything the first time I opened my own hood. No one ever discouraged me. I bought the book grabbed some tools and went at it. As you know working on your own car can be very rewarding. So to the OP, go for it! Ask lots of questions if you're not sure. You can do it

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TommyTheCat · 09-17-2016, 03:28 PM

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Originally Posted by RichSS2006

Think we should all encourage others to attempt fixing their own cars. At least that's what I thought this forum was about. I certainly didn't know everything the first time I opened my own hood. No one ever discouraged me. I bought the book grabbed some tools and went at it. As you know working on your own car can be very rewarding. So to the OP, go for it! Ask lots of questions if you're not sure. You can do it

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Being nice and telling someone to work on their car when they're not even sure which part is which is a bad idea. Not gonna be funny when he doesn't disconnect the battery and shorts out his computer. I'd rather save him the hassle and tell him that since he obviously doesn't seem equipped enough to tackle the job that he should just leave it to the professionals.

Truth hurts, but you're better off safe than sorry. And you're WAY better off safe than -$1000 sorry

RichSS2006 · 09-17-2016, 09:11 PM

Ok...point taken, you win. Now what? And you knew everything from the beginning? Not trying to pick a fight. Just trying to help someone.

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redcoats1976 · 09-18-2016, 10:38 AM

ive worked on lots of cars built pre-2000,so i know the basics.i have a feeling the first few repairs on the newer camaro are going to come with a learning curve,i.e. bleeding antilock brakes.think i will be utilizing this forum before jumping right in...

09-16-2016, 06:48 PM	#1
Runinwithscisrs Drives: 2010 Black 1LS, 2013 Victory CC BK Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 19	How do I replace the V6 Alternator? Driving home from work today and the warning sign came on to check the battery and electrical charging system and the battery light came on. 2010 V6 LS. Stopped at Pep Boys to have them check it and the alternator has gone bad. I just replaced the battery last fall and hit 110k on it this summer. So they didnt have one in stock and had order from Cali which wont be here till next week. Same luck at O'Reilly Auto. Autozone says they can have one here tomorrow so ordered and going to replace. My question to everyone here is does anyone have a diagram and instructions on how to replace the alternator on a 2010 V6? I have done google searches and searched this forum and not coming up with much.

09-16-2016, 07:54 PM	#3
RichSS2006 Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 506 View My Garage	Here you go. Let me know if you need anything else. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ No longer stock, but oooh so much more fun!

09-16-2016, 08:40 PM	#5
RichSS2006 Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 506 View My Garage	You're right, but some need a little help with a picture too. __________________ No longer stock, but oooh so much more fun!

09-17-2016, 02:22 PM	#11
RichSS2006 Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 506 View My Garage	Think we should all encourage others to attempt fixing their own cars. At least that's what I thought this forum was about. I certainly didn't know everything the first time I opened my own hood. No one ever discouraged me. I bought the book grabbed some tools and went at it. As you know working on your own car can be very rewarding. So to the OP, go for it! Ask lots of questions if you're not sure. You can do it Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ No longer stock, but oooh so much more fun!

09-17-2016, 09:11 PM	#13
RichSS2006 Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 506 View My Garage	Ok...point taken, you win. Now what? And you knew everything from the beginning? Not trying to pick a fight. Just trying to help someone. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ No longer stock, but oooh so much more fun!

09-16-2016, 06:57 PM	#2
jrhagen Banned Drives: Camaro Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: USA Posts: 2,701	Remove the belt, unplug the wires, remove bolts. Reverse to install.

09-16-2016, 09:37 PM	#7
Runinwithscisrs Drives: 2010 Black 1LS, 2013 Victory CC BK Join Date: May 2010 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 19	This may sound weird but its on the bottom left side of the engine correct? Looking at it I wasn't sure I could get in there and do this from up top.

09-17-2016, 07:56 AM	#9
RichSS2006 Drives: 2010 2SSRS Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Carolina Posts: 506 View My Garage	See #9 passenger side of engine, so right side of car. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk __________________ No longer stock, but oooh so much more fun!

09-18-2016, 10:38 AM	#14
redcoats1976 Drives: LT W/2LT,blue metallic Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: central florida Posts: 4,915	ive worked on lots of cars built pre-2000,so i know the basics.i have a feeling the first few repairs on the newer camaro are going to come with a learning curve,i.e. bleeding antilock brakes.think i will be utilizing this forum before jumping right in...