Audi Q7: Generator, Checking
Perform Generator Test
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester is attached.
- Select the Diagnostic mode and
start the diagnostics.
- Select the tab Test Plan.
- Select Select Individual Tests
and choose the following sequence.
- Body
- Electrical Equipment
- 27 - Starter, voltage supply
- Electrical Components
- C - Generator, Checking
The Vehicle Diagnostic Tester continues with the generator
test from here on.
Overview - Generator, Bosch through MY 2000

1 - Bolts
2 - Cover
3 - Bolts
4 - Voltage Regulator
- Removing:
- Remove the bolts -1- and remove the
protective cap -2-.
- Remove the bolts -3- and remove the
voltage regulator.
- Carbon brushes wear limit: 5 mm
5 - Generator
READ NEXT:
Note
The generators were implemented as a running change.
1 - Generator
2 - Voltage Regulator
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Voltage Regulator, Bo
Note
The new generators are installed as a running change.
1 - Nut
65 Nm
2 - Ribbed Belt Pulley
3 - Generator
4 - Voltage Regulator
Removing and
1 - Generator
2 - Voltage Regulator
Removing:
Remove the nuts -5- and the cover
-4-.
Remove the bolt -6- and the nuts
-7- and remove the voltage regulator.
Carbon brus
SEE MORE:
1 - Roof End Strip
Insert in the D-pillar trim panels and press on it until it audibly
engages.
Stretch the rear lid seal lip
Removing and installing. Refer to
→ Chapter "Roof End Strip, Removing and Installing".
2 - Clip
Quantity: 2
Insert in the roof end stri
Starting to drive, stopping, and parking
Starting from a stop
Press and hold the brake pedal.
Start the engine.
Select "D" or "R".
Release the parking brake.
Release the brake pedal. The vehicle may roll.
Press the accelerator pedal to accelerate.
Securing the vehicle against rolling
Secure