The alternator was dead (as expected), and was replaced with a used one that I sourced locally from junkyard.
Pros: cheap replacement
Cons: used part
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Best Alternator for Volkswagen Golf
I'm using a MK2 Golf alternator. It has the correct mount width, and has the right frame to mate up with the nice rack and pinion style adjustment bracket also from the MK2 Golf.
Pros: correct mount width
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Hi all, after a long time, the problem solved by instaling a non refurbished Valeo alternator. Same one as the refurbished was.
Pros: problem solved
Cons: refurbished one failed
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Also, my 90A Bosch alternator is about the same size and weight as my old 65A Bosch alternator. Going to a 90A alternator is a great cheap mod.
Pros: great cheap mod
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I did this on my mk1, along with a 90A Bosch alternator (AL49X ?) and a variable voltage regulator to get 14V. Also, I replaced all the tail lights and side markers bulbs with LED bulbs (superbrightleds) . This greatly reduced the amps drawn from the alternator.
Pros: reduced amps drawn
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Part number: AL49X
Thanks for the help Waynep, ended up replacing the alternator itself and now its working like a charm!
Pros: working like a charm
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
Mileage: 138000 km
Bosch rebuilt alternators are like $175 online. Lots of people experienced low quality rebuilts. Have people had good luck with Bosch rebuilts?
Cons: low quality rebuilts
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
the car is a 1996 golf gl, 5 speed, with A/C (this is relevant to the alternator spec) Original problem, car not charging and replacement alternators were no good
Cons: car not charging
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
My mk3 golf is at the shop right now because I installed a replacement valeo alternator and it didnt seem like a perfect fit and shredded up the serpentine belt. I think the shop I got the replacement from gave me a bad fit.
Pros: replacement alternator installed
Cons: not a perfect fit, shredded belt
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
I have a 99.5 vr6 2.8 afp and missing a alternator ground i think I am getting 20 intermittent ground fault codes and the kid i bought the car from had a alternator put in.
Pros: alternator may be ungrounded
Cons: intermittent ground fault codes
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
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