Alternator and Central locking system controller

[Avi Meron]

Some can be fixed with a new VR but there are a lot of other issues that
can't, here is a small sample:

* Bearing failure, due to the low mounting of the alt. the bearings are
subjected to a lot of abuse, water, snow, slush and a few other "choice "
ilks
* Diode failure, very difficult to fix with a new VR, not as common as VR
failure but does happen
* Low output of OEM alt. In other words not "enough Juice", a problem
recognized by Audi which has come up with several bulletins to correct the
problem, using high power lights exacerbate the problem.

Take care,

Avi

-----Original Message-----
From: quattro-admin at audifans.com [mailto:quattro-admin at audifans.com]On
Behalf Of mike
Sent: Saturday, April 07, 2001 4:45 AM
To: Beatty, Robert; 'The Balakrishnans'; Quattro (E-mail)
Subject: RE: Alternator and Central locking system controller

IME a lot of alternator faults can be fixed with a new
brush/reg pack....cheap and you can fit it without
taking the alt off the car
hth

--- "Beatty, Robert" <BeattyR at ummhc.org> wrote:
> You can find alternator rebuild shops that will do a
> complete rebuild for
> less than half of the cost of a new alt.  I had my
> done over the winter and
> they warrenty the work for a year.
>
> Rob
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: The Balakrishnans
> [mailto:balakrishnan at mediaone.net]
> Sent: Thursday, April 05, 2001 10:50 PM
> To: Quattro (E-mail)
> Subject: Alternator and Central locking system
> controller
>
>
> 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.
>
>


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