Yesterday I replaced my 90A B brand alternator (thank you, previous 8 owners) with a Valeo 120 Amp unit. So far seems to be working fine with 14.15V to the battery at idle and with minimal or max power draw.
Pros: working fine, 14.15V to battery
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Id go with whatever fcpeuro recommends. Aka valeo, bosch (which are both oems)
Pros: OEM quality
I just did a standard exchange on mine (Valeo 120A), paid 300€ deposit included, so it's definitely a good deal.
Pros: good deal
Vehicle:
BMW
I bought a new Valeo alt cheap because this part was broke. After days os scouring the internet I found two sources, but the would NOT retail the part. They only supply rebuilders in bulk.
Cons: part not retailed
Only the NEW valeo or original BMW alternators last in these cars.
Pros: long lasting
Cons: none
Vehicle:
BMW
Both Valeo and Bosch are good brands. I’ve never owned a Mercedes, but both Valeo/Bosch are installed in various BMWs from the factory.
Pros: good brands, factory installed
Vehicle:
BMW
Alternator is my wild guess: Valeo alternators have long sucked, kinda like their starter motors.
Cons: alternators have long sucked
I had to buy a replacement remanufactured alternator (Valeo 120A one) and it was a straight replacement that solved the problem.
Pros: straight replacement, solved problem
The indy shop I used diagnosed it as a bad alternator; I am so lucky ( s a r c a s m ) to have the Valeo (mega $$$$$) unit, they swapped it out a week later.
Cons: Valeo unit mega $$$$$
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
The alternator was replaced, car died again two weeks later. The Valeo OEM was deemed defective. Back in the shop for a warranty change, still getting voltage fluctuations.
Cons: deemed defective, voltage fluctuations
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Golf
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