♦ Flank wear (material wear, frayed flanks, flank brittleness -
glassy flanks-, surface cracks)
♦ Traces of oil and grease
Caution
If faults are found, it is essential for the poly V-belt to be re‐
newed. This will avoid possible breakdowns or operating prob‐
lems.
7.3 Checking alternator -C-
Special tools and workshop equipment required
♦ Vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS
5051B-
Procedure
– Connect vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -
VAS 5051B- .
In vehicle diagnosis, testing and information system -VAS
5051B- , select „Guided fault finding“.
– Using GoTo button, select „Functions/component“ and the fol‐
lowing menu options in succession:
♦ Body
♦ Electrical system
♦ 27 - Starter, current supply
♦ Electrical components
♦ C - alternator
Golf Variant 2007 ➤ , Golf Variant 2010 ➤ , Jetta 2005 ➤
Electrical system - Edition 07.2010
7. Alternator C 89