9 Alternator
Caution
Disconnecting and connecting the battery as described in the
Workshop Manual ⇒ page 29 .
9.1 Fastening B+ wire to alternator
Caution
If the B+ wire is not secured with the prescribed torque the
following may occur:
♦ Battery not charge fully.
♦ Vehicle electrics/electronics fail completely (breakdown).
♦ Danger of fires from sparks.
♦ Damage to electronic components and control units due
to excessive voltage.
– The tightening torque for the securing nut of the B+ wire
-arrow- an be found in the following table “Tightening torques”
⇒ page 145 .
9.2 Checking ribbed belt (poly V-belt)
– Crank engine at vibration damper/belt pulley using a socket.
– Fit ribbed belt (poly V-belt).
♦ Sub-surface cracks (cracks, core ruptures, cross sectional
breaks)
♦ Layer separation (top layer, draw strands)
♦ chassis breakout
♦ Fraying of cord strands
♦ Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank brittleness
(glassy flanks), surface cracks)
♦ Traces of oil and grease
Caution
It is essential to renew poly V-belt if faults are found. This will
avoid possible break-downs or operating problems.
Jetta 2005 ➤ , Bora 2006 ➤
Electrical System - Edition 05.2005
98 Rep. Gr.27 - Starter, current supply, CC