Owner reviews for alternator

We had a warranty and it paid to have the alternator and starter replaced and I only had to pay the $150 deductible.

Check alternator voltage should be above 14V at 1500 RPM. Bosch alternators are crap anymore, I bought a new WAI global alternator, it has strong output so far. Only time will tell if it holds up.

I installed a Bosch re-manufactured unit. Under $200. It has a 24 month warranty and roadside assistance included.

I got a brand new TYC-brand one from Amazon, still strong 5 years later. No complaints.

Aftermarket units from Bosch and other are about $300.

The most expensive one at Rock is a Bosch for $186.79+ core.

My alternator died in 32k kilometers.. (Audi Japan took care of it so not that bad). Otherwise the 3 lit twin turbo engine is amazing.

I love driving it on the highways, however small roads in Tokyo and small parkings are a bit challenging sometimes but the 4 wheel steering comes handy.

I have a 100A alt from a 900 series and it keeps me powered, but barely. And if I have the stereo loud + headlights and fogs and a/c, I get belt squeal.

I’ve been busting my butt all day trying to get the alternator out of my 2004 ford focus (mk1) for a few painful reasons

The refurbished Duralast alternator has worked fine for a few months but the last month I started to hear belt noise and assumed it was related to the alternator. The last couple of weeks I would smell a new unknown burnt smell that smoked like either rubber or electronics which has led me to wonder if the battery/alternator fuses have gone out.