[V8] Speaking of battery charging...

[Buchholz, Steven]

... I just went to the FLAPS that seems to have a clue about Audis and asked for an alternator ... they never asked me any further questions about it.  I got a pretty nice looking rebuilt unit that dropped right in.  If I were at home I could look at the box (I never returned the core).  

Steve B
San José, CA (USA)
> 
> Can anyone enlighten me on how to identify which alternator I have on my
> car?  My local repair shop shows two versions:  a 110-amp and a
> "something else".
> 
> My battery warning display and ABS light came on simultaneously
> yesterday; I was 30 miles from home and made it as far as possible, but
> in the end I had a buddy run me up a battery and jumper cables for a
> quick get-me-home fix.   New alternator is showing up as big $dukkets,
> so I'm looking at a new voltage regulator and brushes for this one.