Volkswagen Golf / Golf GTI / Jetta. Manual — part 1083

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Voltage Regulator (VR),
removing and installing

- Remove screws -arrows- and

protection cover.

- Remove screws at voltage

regulator and remove voltage
regulator.

- Install in reverse order of removal.

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Generator (GEN) carbon
brushes, checking

Note:

Carbon brushes are integrated with
the Voltage Regulator (VR) and
cannot be replaced or serviced
separately. Where carbon brushes
malfunction or are worn beyond the
wear limit, replace complete Voltage
Regulator (VR).

Length of new carbon brushes - a- =

12mm

Wear limit = 5mm

Carbon brush tolerance to one
another = +1mm

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Generator (GEN) from 05.99

General information

Compact generators are installed beginning with

m.y. 2000. These units have new structures and
terminal assignments.

External characteristics of new compact

generators that differ from the previously used
generators, include:

modified Voltage Regulator (VR)

oval, radially sealed connector mount for the 2-

pin connector housing in place of the previous,
angular 2-pin plug connection

modified terminal assignments at connections

Wiring Diagrams

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Generator (GEN) B+ & D+
connections, securing

Special tools and auxiliary items
needed

CAUTION!

If the B+ or D+ terminal nut is not
torqued as specified, the
following may result:

Note:

Screw connection for the B+ wire at
compact generator is labeled B1+!

VAG 1331 Torque wrench (or

equivalent 5 - 50 Nm )

Battery will not be completely
charged

Vehicle electrical system
malfunctions

Danger of sparking

Damage to electronic
components and control
modules due to voltage spikes

The tightening torque for the B+ wire

-arrow- securing nut is 15 Nm.

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