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Alternator OEM Audi or OEM KIA
I have a 2013 Soul !. Got it about 2 years ago. Very reliable, only had one issue and that was the alternator going out on me a few weeks ago. 182k miles on it. It doesn\u2019t consume oil at the same pace others mention. It does currently idle a little rough, but Not terribly.
Pros: very reliable
Cons: rough idle
Vehicle:
Kia Soul
Mileage: 182000 km
My 19 c8 3.0 had the same exact issue within 4 months of buying it last year. And the car died on me mid fwy in dtla. Take it in to ur nearby dealer theres an open recall on the alternator i believe.
Vehicle:
Audi A6
Might be a coincidence, but those lights all came on about a month before the Electical System: Malfunction light came on in my 2021 S6. They replaced my battery and alternator.
Vehicle:
Audi S6
The alternator on my 2019 Forte failed.
I bought a used one with 20k miles on it, an new idler and tensioner pulley for around $350. Installed it all myself.
Pros: bought used alternator
Cons: alternator failed
Vehicle:
Kia
Mileage: 32187 km
I had the alternator changed in one of my Phaetons. The overhead light was fluctuating when the engine was running. The problem was fixed when the tech replaced the alternator under warranty.
Pros: problem was fixed
Cons: overhead light fluctuating
Vehicle:
Volkswagen Phaeton
I took the alternator apart as well, but it's quite worn and a new one does not cost a fortune, so it's not worth it to refurb it.
Pros: new one affordable
Cons: quite worn
Vehicle:
Audi 80
Garage told me the next day I need a new alternator.
Vehicle:
Kia
I would suggest the genuine Kia one, or a professional grade like NAPA's top line or an AC-Delco. I would avoid anything that says "USA Industries" or "Duralast" on it, based on personal experience. In our shop we have had nearly 100% failure rates with those brands.
Pros: genuine Kia, AC-Delco, NAPA
Cons: USA Industries, Duralast
Vehicle:
Kia Optima
Part number: 3730038400RU
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