Had gen light come on. Volts dropped to just aobut 12 volts. Managed to change alternator without taking bumber off. Put car back together started car everything back to normal. No gen light. Drove to work which is about 35 mils not issues. Went to lunch and gen light back on and volts back down to 12 volts! HELP!!!!!! aNY SUGGESTIONS

 

check the ground between the motor and frame. remove both ends. clean all the contact surfaces then put it back together.

Bid you have the old generator checked before changing it?

 

No did not have the old one checked but ended up breaking the connector on teh back so had to buy one anyway.

 

Well pulled the new gen out and had it tested(BAD). So the place I bought it from is going to have me a new one tomorrow. I should have known better. When i bought this one and took it out the box the parts store the shaft felt like it was binding a little. But I have to admit I can pull a gen out of a 2.8 in about 90 mins with without removing the front bumper.

 

Make sure you clean the ground wire connections when your under the car.

 

Thanks I will....

 

New gen is in. ALL is well again with the A6. Now time to tackle the cat replacement.

 

Try your local SPCA for a replacement cat or dog.