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  • 206tsi alternator fail

    Has anyone else had there alternator go at 100k . Auto electrician said it’s very rare and cost so far for replacement is $2500 nzd to replace

  • #2
    I’d say rare. I’m at 172,000 miles(275,000 km) on my 2017 Passat. Alternator still ok.

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    • #3
      I had an issue with the factory battery dying so I replaced with one from battery town. That also died, suspected alternator but just ended up getting one from VW New market with it being coded and worked fine. No issues except the steep price.
      Have you tried replacing battery?
      2018 B8 Black 206TSi Estate - Thule Roof Racks - Tow bar - Dechrome - REVO Stg1 ECU/TCU - R600 Intake - CTS turbo muffler delete - CTS inlet pipe - CTS 200 cell catted downpipe w/ OEM resonator delete
      2009 B6 Black 2.0TSi Estate
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      • #4
        My 2017 Wolfsburg is in the dealer today and has had the same diagnosis. I started noticing something getting noisy under the bonnet.

        Mine has 58,000Kms

        Luckily as it was registered in January 2019 it has the 5 year warranty.
        2023 MY22 Arteon R-Line Shooting Brake
        2016 MY17 Golf 92TSI Comfortline Wagon
        Previous - 2019 MY18 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition

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        • #5
          Originally posted by StefanVXR8 View Post
          My 2017 Wolfsburg is in the dealer today and has had the same diagnosis. I started noticing something getting noisy under the bonnet.

          Mine has 58,000Kms

          Luckily as it was registered in January 2019 it has the 5 year warranty.
          Let us know the outcome!!!
          MY18 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition + Panoramic Sunroof + some extra goodies... (Pure White)
          MY17 ŠKODA Superb 206TSI 4x4 + Sunroof + Tech Pack + Comfort Pack + some extra goodies... (Moon White)

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          • #6
            Originally posted by ope126 View Post
            Let us know the outcome!!!
            They replaced the alternator under warranty, diagnosed as having a failed clutch. The only thing I also asked them to look at under warranty was the chrome window trim on the rear side window above the fuel filler as it was discoloured. Not covered apparently, outside influences and they quoted $1,108 to fix!

            Stef
            2023 MY22 Arteon R-Line Shooting Brake
            2016 MY17 Golf 92TSI Comfortline Wagon
            Previous - 2019 MY18 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition

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            • #7
              Interesting... I have discolored (clouded) chrome window trim above the gas flap on my Arteon too... must be caused by fumes or something.
              2018 Arteon R-Line - Black, Sunroof, Dynaudio, 20" Wheels, RacingLine: Stage 2 ECU+DSG|380mm BBK|Intercooler+Hoses|Oil Cooler|R600 Intake|Adjustable Front Droplinks|Dogbone Insert|Subframe Brace+Alignment Kit|Propshaft Alignment Kit, Milltek: Zirotec Downpipe, Harding: Front+Rear Sway Bars|Rear Droplinks, Other: OSRAM Dynamic Indicators, EvcX Throttle Controller, 034 (RED) Coil Packs, Various Carbon Bits
              2022 Tiguan Allspace R-Line, Grey - Sunroof, Harmon Kardon

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              • #8
                The Chrome Window trim can be easily brought back to new with the following products; California Custom Aluminium Deoxidizer (Step 1) Aluminium Deoxidizer – California Custom Products and followed up with Autosol Anodised Aluminium Polish Anodised Aluminium Polish 75ml - Present on every window frame!
                MY18 VW Passat Alltrack Wolfsburg Edition + Panoramic Sunroof + some extra goodies... (Pure White)
                MY17 ŠKODA Superb 206TSI 4x4 + Sunroof + Tech Pack + Comfort Pack + some extra goodies... (Moon White)

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                • #9
                  Originally posted by ope126 View Post
                  The Chrome Window trim can be easily brought back to new with the following products; California Custom Aluminium Deoxidizer (Step 1) Aluminium Deoxidizer – California Custom Products and followed up with Autosol Anodised Aluminium Polish Anodised Aluminium Polish 75ml - Present on every window frame!

                  Thanks - these arrived today. Will see how it goes

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                  Couldn't get it to work. Did the deoxidizer then polish 3 times and it was still cloudy. Even broke out the Dremel polishing attachment to see if it'd help.

                  Every time I got a little shine (still not as good as original) it'd cloud back up at the first sign of moisture (even from breathing on it) and was worse than before.. I think the metal (aluminum?) just immediately oxidized.

                  I then went into experiment mode and tried a bunch of things with similar results... I even mixed some carnuba wax with the anodized aluminium polish to try keep it coated, but that was only slightly better.

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                  Last edited by nermal; 08-07-2023, 01:11 PM.
                  2018 Arteon R-Line - Black, Sunroof, Dynaudio, 20" Wheels, RacingLine: Stage 2 ECU+DSG|380mm BBK|Intercooler+Hoses|Oil Cooler|R600 Intake|Adjustable Front Droplinks|Dogbone Insert|Subframe Brace+Alignment Kit|Propshaft Alignment Kit, Milltek: Zirotec Downpipe, Harding: Front+Rear Sway Bars|Rear Droplinks, Other: OSRAM Dynamic Indicators, EvcX Throttle Controller, 034 (RED) Coil Packs, Various Carbon Bits
                  2022 Tiguan Allspace R-Line, Grey - Sunroof, Harmon Kardon

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                  • #10
                    Originally posted by godspd1 View Post
                    I had an issue with the factory battery dying so I replaced with one from battery town. That also died, suspected alternator but just ended up getting one from VW New market with it being coded and worked fine. No issues except the steep price.
                    Have you tried replacing battery?
                    Ended up getting the alternator replaced for 1800. Including regassing the aircon as it had to be drained to remove . It was toast so must have been faulty to go so soon or just bad luck . Ive had this car for almost two years and I love it but it does seem very brittle for lack of a better term .

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