alternator

Hi just looking for some advice I have fitted a new alternator to my van the original one was a valeo I picked up a new one from the motor factors gave them the part number off the back of the alternator and they have matched it up for me but it seems like the one they have supplied me is a...

Is ok to leave the IBS cable disconnected from the battery negative? I have a voltage sensitive relay for charging my secondary battery and the mechanic told me with this cable off I'll have costant voltage (transporter T6 2015). Thanks

Hello everyone, On our 2015 T6, after having a new auxiliary drive belt tensioner fitted, we now notice a squealing/screeching belt sound when we have the steering wheel at full lock. Our garage reckons it has shown up a problem with the alternator pulley tensioner. Now saying that we can't...

Does anybody have a procedure for replacing the alternator on a VW T5,1. I have seen a video of pulling it out through the bottom but this is not really feasible. I have also seen a video with full bumper and radiator removal (Radiator in service positive) which looks a of work to replace an...

There is an option when buying a Beach Camper T6.1 of adding a battery and alternator with more capacity. Do you know what's is the new capacity and if the new battery capacity is for the motor battery or the leisure battery? The Beach Camper model does not have the option of adding an extra...

Has anyone successfully disabled the smart alternator to allow a simple battery isolator to charge a second battery?

Ok my question has a few parts to it and there seems to be many threads covering bits and pieces of what i want to know but not everything so here goes. 2016 bluemotion DSG OK so i have a 100ah AGM battery under the driver seat fed by a 105w solar panel on the roof running through a 20a MPPT...

Hi Guys, I have a dead Battery, and on investigation, it is a 68kWh battery. I Had a larger alternator installed from factory when the split charge and leisure battery was installed. And I had thought the main battery should have been larger from the offset? Any help @Dellmassive, I know your...

Hi all. I’m just in the process of converting my 2016 T28 Bluemotion. I am not wanting solar but am wanting to add a second battery but puzzled by which kit I need. Amazon sell a split charge relay kit (Durite 12v 140a) for only £90 but I am unsure of this will work. How am I able to find out...

Procedure for removal and refitting of alternator for TDi engines.

Went to wash the camper yesterday and it wouldn’t start. VWA arrived today with a replacement battery. After a few tests the VWA verdict was a faulty alternator. So off it went.

So it's been widely reported that VW are aware of an issue with certain year/vin number Transporters that are developing noisy tensioners. I noticed a while ago that mine was starting to sound a bit noisy on start up when cold, but the noise would slowly disappear as the engine warmed up. The...

Started the van this morning and there was a strange wining noise coming from where the engine lives. Thought to myself, no idea what that is and it's bloody cold outside so called VW assist. Nice man turned up an hour later, opened the big flat panel above the engine, checked for a dead cat...

Are all T6 vans equipped with smart alternators, or is it only those with Euro6 cat engines? I have a 2016 T6 Euro5 engine, (no adblue).

Sorry, its a long video, and it may not be the "official" or "correct" way to fit a leisure battery and CTEK DC-DC charger system to handle the euro6 smart alternator charging on the VW T6. That said, this is how we did it!! I hope its useful for those of you that are converting a van to a...

I made this video because it needed a video! Sorry for the long explanation of smart alternators... but some of us need to know that stuff!! Give it time, the install happens eventually! - It was hard work finding a place in the bulkhead and routing the cables as i had to pull apart the dash...

So, I'm about to embark on the long overdue electrical installation of my van. im sure im going to have many questions along the way but one for now is. I'm planning a more 'off the grid installation'. would I have to uprate my alternator if i were to fit 2 leisure batteries coming close to 300ah?

Hi My TSI Highline has a 180 amp (I think) alternator, but due to my planned audio upgrade I'm thinking it might be wise to increase it to a 250 amp one. How straightforward is this? Where can I get one etc? The standard alternator is already powering two 4 channel amps that give 970 RMS watts...

Just a quick question, does VW include an upgraded Alternator when you select the AUX battery as a factory option? Just curious, i would assume they would as it increases the load on the alternator. but not sure..

Hi Guys Ok i have a t5.1 12 plate and have always just ran 25mm2 to the front seat from a Duralit 140amp split charge to 1 or 2 banner batteries and all has been well in the world Now i've took the plunge and ordered a euro 6 Cherry red LWB van with lots of options for march 1 delivery So...