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
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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
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Fig. 37 Center console: emergency flashers
The emergency flashers help to make other drivers
aware of your vehicle in dangerous situations.
Press the (1) button to
switch the emergency
flashers on or off.
When the emergency flashers are turned on, the
and
indicator lights will flash at th
Special tools and workshop equipment
required
Vehicle Diagnostic Tester
Torque Wrench 1331 5-50Nm -VAG1331-
Piston Resetting Tool -T10145-
Lithium Grease -G 052 150 A2-. Refer to the Parts Catalog.
Caution
This procedure contains mandatory replaceable parts.
Refer to component overv