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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: scarr89 on 21 July 2013, 22:46

Title: Alternator replacement
Post by: scarr89 on 21 July 2013, 22:46

Alternator defo packed up on the way back today, was driving with no lights or anything for quite a while  :lipsrsealed:

Dash flashing every warning sign possible at me - Which I'm hoping will disappear when the battery has charge!

Question is, how tough is it to replace one? I quite spanner savvy and have loads of tools...

Any tips or ideas?

TIA.

Title: Re: Alternator replacement
Post by: jamie16v on 23 July 2013, 23:05

it could just be the regulator that has packed in, can be had for about £25 and can be done with the alternator left in place, though it may be a little awkward.

Title: Re: Alternator replacement
Post by: scarr89 on 24 July 2013, 07:22

Quote from: jamie16v on 23 July 2013, 23:05

it could just be the regulator that has packed in, can be had for about £25 and can be done with the alternator left in place, though it may be a little awkward.

Bullet bitten. £200 ligther and a new alternator in place. I shouldn't have left parked it straight at the garage other wise I could have waited for the parts  :undecided: