Volkswagen Golf Quiz
Electrical System

Alternator – Specifications

In this manual: Electrical System
General Information — 9Engine — 14Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.1 and 1.3 l Engines — 15Engine Disassembly and Assembly, 1.6 and 1.8 L Engines — 13Diesel Engine Disassembly and Assembly — 16Fuel System — 1Carburetor Engine Fuel System — 19Fuel injection system — 17Diesel Engine Fuel System — 15Clutch — 12Transmission — 37Transmission — 8Front-wheel drive — 5Steering — 12Front Suspension — 9Rear Suspension — 4Brake System — 16Body — 26Electrical System — 42Wiring Diagrams — 24
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PROCEDURE

Type: Bosch or Motorola. Maximum output: 55, 65 or 90 A. Minimum brush length: 5 mm. Rotor winding resistance, Bosch alternator: – 55 A: 2.9 to 3.2 Ohm – 65 A: 2.8 to 3.1 Ohm – 90 A: 3.0 to 4.0 Ohm. Rotor winding resistance, Motorola alternator: – 55 A: 3.3 to 3.71 Ohm – 65 A: 3.9 to 4.1 Ohm

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