Alternator differences (Radek)

[Tihol Tiholov]

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> From: "Radek" <radek at uniserve.com>
> To: <quattro at audifans.com>
> Subject: Alternator differences
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> Obligatory Audi content:  5-cyl in my Eurovan.
> The alternator in my 93 EV is not charging, even though brushes are ok.  I
> have a spare alternator for my daughter's 04 Jetta - it's physically
> identical and fits the EV; however, there is a slight difference in the
> electrical connections.  The main charging wire connector is the same - a
> post with 13mm nut on it.  The small connector, though, is different:   a
> single blue wire on the EV, two black wires on the Jetta.  When I look at
> the broken EV alternator, there is a double connector on it as well, but
> only one wire goes to it.  On the Jetta, two wires go to the connector.
> Can I swap the alternators?  BTW, the Jetta alternator has letters L DFM
> next to the small double wire connector.
> Thanks.
>
> Radek
> electrically challenged
>

Before swapping alternators, you could check the diode couples in the '93
alt. I went to a shop and and had them changed - all's been well since. Huw
would probably give you all the details

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Tihol