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1.9 TDI Alternator problem

Started by Peter Burgess, September 15, 2018, 09:59:45 PM

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September 15, 2018, 09:59:45 PM
Today my car started making a screeching noise from the alternator & over the next 120 miles the battery charging lamp on the dash flashed on & off for a second or two, half a dozen times.
Is the cause likely to be the alternator clutch & if so, is it easy to replace? Is complete failure imminent?
Thanks,
Peter.
September 15, 2018, 11:16:09 PM #1
Sounds like a failed clutch pulley, they are easy to change if you have the tool. The tool allows you to undo the nut and prevent the shaft turning.
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September 18, 2018, 05:31:28 PM #2
Also check your junction box in front of battery... If melted it could be a poor connection.
September 20, 2018, 06:56:54 PM #3
Thank you guys, all sorted. I fitted a recon alternator as I needed the car in a hurry for taxying daughter to uni!
September 21, 2018, 03:44:07 AM #4
Hi Folks,new here but recently did the pulley renewal after a squeaking during low rpm steering
Thought it was the belt, then the tensioner, then after renewing both to no avail
discovered it has a overruning alternator pulley!
I had no idea
Slow learner me eh?
Anyroadup, bought the pulley and tools and she's running sweetly again.
I made a short before and after vid
https://vimeo.com/277821051
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