voltage meter sky rockets?
03-17-2014, 05:02 PM
#2
AudiWorld Super User
The voltage regulator on the alternator has failed. Replace the alternator.
I recommend to find a bosch re manufactured unit. I have tried parts store alternators and i dont know why but for german cars they are total garbage. Its a rare day one actually lasted more than a drive or two. My friend cheaped out on her a4 and got a Napa reman and it lasted a month stopped charging...the second one lasted a week. I put one in a beetle because it was noisy and needed it same day. Lasted 2 miles. Second one. Lasted idling 5 minutes. Third one lasted another mile or so, then i returned it and got a bosch. Get a bosch alternator lol.
I recommend to find a bosch re manufactured unit. I have tried parts store alternators and i dont know why but for german cars they are total garbage. Its a rare day one actually lasted more than a drive or two. My friend cheaped out on her a4 and got a Napa reman and it lasted a month stopped charging...the second one lasted a week. I put one in a beetle because it was noisy and needed it same day. Lasted 2 miles. Second one. Lasted idling 5 minutes. Third one lasted another mile or so, then i returned it and got a bosch. Get a bosch alternator lol.
Last edited by Prospeeder; 03-17-2014 at 05:05 PM.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Nigel (no more S4)
Rocky Mountain Discussion
17
02-10-2009 07:09 PM
