seimarche

been a long long time since posting. this 1.8T USP Avant MT6 has been uber reliable. but alas the alternator took a digger. wondering if i could get an idea of total replacement/install cost? i am getting ready for the pain.

Audi p/n - 06B903016AC
Valeo p/n - TG15C017

thanks in advance.

juttin

How many miles do you have? The 120 amp alternator in my b5 died around 260k miles. Installing removing alternator not very hard to do.

turbo510

Usually the only thing to go wrong with the alternator is the brushes. If you get your's out you can see if this is the case. Replacement brush/regulators are available.

seimarche

the car has just under 100K miles.

with regard to the brushes? i am not sure if that is the case? the noise sounds to me as if the spindle or bearings are cooked.

is there a sound that the alt would make if the brushes are bad?

turbo510

Bad bearings would be more unlikely but just as replaceable, and cheaper if you did that yourself. Otherwise call around at the larger autoparts stores, they might have a rebuilt which would have the new bearings and brushes.