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:
General information
All pieces of luggage or objects must be securely
fastened in the luggage compartment. Note the
following to maintain good vehicle handling:
Distribute the load evenly in the luggage compartment.
Stow heavy luggage as far forward in the luggage
compartment as possible.
Use n
Special tools and workshop equipment required
Trim Removal Wedge -3409-
Removing
- Pry off the cover -1- for the
instrument panel side cover using the -3409- in the direction of
-arrow-.
- Release the remaining retainers, pull the instrument panel cover
out of the A-pillar gap cover a