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:
Latch Release Lever Release Cable, Removing and Installing
Removing
- Remove the latch release lever mounting bracket. Refer to
→ Chapter "Latch Release Lever Mounting Bracket, Removing and
Installing".
- Remove the vehicle electrical system control module bracket.
Refer to
→&n
Note
Certain functions on the A/C Compressor Regulator Valve
-N280- (for example, a stuck valve or a disruption in the coil)
can lead to a complaint regarding the A/C compressor (A/C system
doesn't cool, the evaporator ices over, etc.). If the cause is
with the A/C Compressor Regulator