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:
Applies to: vehicles with navigation system
Fig. 146 Alternative routes in the overview map
Opening alternative routes
Requirement: route guidance must be started
and the map must be displayed
Press on in the side menu
on the map fig. 143.
Current route
The distance to the destination and
Description
Your vehicle has a deluxe automatic climate control
system with three zones in which the temperature,
air distribution, and air supply can be
adjusted separately for the front left and right
sides, as well as the temperature in the rear.
The climate control system warms, cools, dehumi