alternator

Hi everyone, Background I have an AUDI A3 1.6 TDI 2010 (8PA), 126K mileage. Last year, it was overheating and so was driven without a thermostat for approx. 6 months until the cause was identified and fixed (it was the heater matrix which was replaced alongside the heater matrix connecting...

I'm thinking about getting the V belt and pulleys replaced as they've never been replaced and the car is 11 years old. I then got thinking it might be worth changing the alternator too as that's also the original. Looking on AutoDoc, I've found 2 versions of Bosch alternators for the CFGB...

Hi guys Been having real trouble with this one and its costing me a fortune... just wondering if anyone can shed some light or give me some pointers please! My car has been having electrical problems for the past 6 months now, myself and local mechanics cannot find a solution. The long and...

Been a while since I posted but the dreaded PRNDS had been flashing at me again, ******! Even after fitting a new selector and seeing only two years of use, it's broken again. Nothing wrong with the DSG gearbox, car still drove and shifted fine with VCDS throwing a P0820 selector x y position...

Anyone know what the alternator should be kicking out on an S3 8V? Mine wouldn't start yesterday, jumped it and drove a few miles and it just about started again, then drove about 10 miles and it wouldn't start again. Put a new battery in and obviously it now starts fine, for now... Put my...

Hi everyone, Please bear with me this is my first post on the forum and I do not know a lot about the ins and outs of cars. Here is my problem, a few months ago my car would randomly die with no warning - it wouldn't tell me my battery is low and to charge it. What would happen is randomly, I...

Hey peeps, I know I should be able to find this out myself (or at least I thought I should!) but I can not for the life of me find the OEM part number for an alternator belt for a 2010 A3 8p TDI CR 170. I need to order one tonight (ASAP) and can’t wait until Monday to make calls as I have my...

Hello People I have a 2012 A5 2.0tdi 105kw. My alternator bearing started grinding, i would like to rebuild it but i dont know the dimension of the bearings. The oem bearing is Bosch F 00M 599 401 but everywhere is out of stock and i can't find the dimensions to order an aftermarket one. Is...

Hey guys, I’ve been having a bit of trouble with the electrics in my Audi lately. On a long journey, the electrics will suddenly cut out. The engine will keep running but the instrument cluster, power steering, heaters, radio, windows etc stop working. AA fitted in a new battery and the issue...

Hi All A while ago battery light came up so i replaced battery. I have used OBD Eleven to code but charging was around 13.4v. I swapped original battery for Bosch 110ah/920a. No one could sort low charging our and my garage suggested new alternator. Bran new part fitted and problem still the...