Audi A4: Generator
Generator, Checking
Perform Generator Test
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is attached.
- Select the Diagnostic mode and
start the diagnostics.
- Select the tab Test Plan.
- Select Select Individual Tests
and choose the following sequence.
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 27 - Starter, voltage supply
- Electrical Components
- C - Generator, Checking
The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester continues with the generator
test from here on.
Overview - Generator, Bosch through MY 2000

1 - Bolts
2 - Cover
3 - Bolts
4 - Voltage Regulator
- Removing:
- Remove the bolts -1- and remove the
protective cap -2-.
- Remove the bolts -3- and remove the
voltage regulator.
- Carbon brushes wear limit: 5 mm
5 - Generator
Overview - Bosch Generator from 2001
Note
The generators were implemented as a running change.

1 - Generator
2 - Voltage Regulator
- Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Voltage Regulator, Bosch Generator from 2001, Removing and
Installing".
- Carbon brushes, checking. Refer to
→ Chapter "Carbon Brushes, Checking, All Bosch Generators from 2001"
3 - Bolt
4 - Cover
5 - Nut
6 - Nut
7 - Bolt
8 - Bolt
READ NEXT:
Removing
- Remove the generator. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Generator; Generator,
Removing and Installing.
- Remove the bolt -1- and the
nuts -3- and
-
Removing
- Remove the generator. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipment; Rep. Gr.27; Generator; Generator,
Removing and Installing.
- Press the cover on the rear side of the gene
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Generator Belt Socket -3310-
Inner hex socket 8 mm or TORX
T50
Removing
- Remove the generator if necessary. Refer to
→ Electrical Equipm
SEE MORE:
Identification data
Vehicle data label
Fig. 188 Vehicle identification label
The vehicle identification label > fig. 188 is located
in the luggage compartment under the cargo
floor cover.
The vehicle identification label information can
also be found in the Warranty & Maintenance
booklet.
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Visual Check
Components of the steering column must not show any
indications of damage.
Function Test
The steering column must turn without catching or difficulty
of movement.
The steering column must adjust easily from side to side and
vertically (this test is only possible when installed)