[Frazer44]

Hi has anyone changed there alternator on a 2004 2.5 Touareg I see its at the back of the engine I'm thinking on doing it myself but just need a bit off guidance. I've been on looking an it really doesn't say much about it. Any help would be appreciate thanks

 

[Frazer44]

Hi has anyone changed there alternator on a 2004 2.5 Touareg I see its at the back of the engine I'm thinking on doing it myself but just need a bit off guidance. I've been on looking an it really doesn't say much about it. Any help would be appreciate thanks

 

[noobytoogy]

Why do you think you need a new alternator?

There is a rubber coupling and a clutch that connects the alternator to the engine that can go tits up.

These should be changed as a service item, along with the aircon coupling, every [I think] 80,000 miles/120,000 klicks although most dealers don't know this!

 

[Frazer44]

The car won't start it also won't hold the charge once jumped. There's a really loud rattle coming from the alternator as well the top pulley looks to be going around twisted.