Alternator and Central locking system controller

[Larry C Leung]

Suggest you check the Audifans.com vendor list and look up Avi Meron. He
has replacement altenators with considerably higher output current. Nice
to have the backup power, he guarantees his work, AND he's a lister!

LL - NY

On Thu, 5 Apr 2001 21:49:57 -0500 "The Balakrishnans"
<balakrishnan at mediaone.net> writes:
>My 1990 200 (TQ) wagon needs a new alternator.  I see that Blau has 
>them for sale (Bosch) for about $ 175.  I have never bought anything 
>from Blau.  IS it a good price, and is V\Blau reliable in your 
>experience ?
>
>The central locking system has also gone completely dead.  I was told 
>by my mechanic that the control unit located under the rear seat needs 
>tro be replaced -- $ 400.  Boy.. these cars are expensive to maintain 
>!!  Can anyone guide me on where I might be able to get this part at a 
>lower cost ?
>
>I appreciate the help.