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Old 06-01-2013, 6:22pm   #1
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this was what was displayed on my 2002 VW Passat's DIC this afternoon accompanied by a battery light. Apparently what it means is that the alternator is near to death and needs to be replaced. The car had been experiencing a number of electrical related problems with the turn signals & the AC. But I believe that they are all due to the alternator.

If you find yourself in the same boat don't buy a remanufactured alternator. Often they are in the same state as the one you're going to replace. Instead go to Amazon.com & buy one new with no core charge. The new one should be here on Wednesday. I'll update y'all.

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Good info. Thanks

It actually said alternator workshop?
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Yes & the battery light lights up as well. I actually got it to the mechanic without it dying on the way. The only thing I forgot was that I had to replace the belt at the same time.
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