OEM 120 Amp Alternator for 1998-2011 Audi & Volkswagen
Product Notes
This is a 120 amp alternator. Please verify that your vehicle is equipped with the 120 amp version before ordering. For the 2004-2005 Touareg 3.2L, please be aware that some vehicles were originally equipped with a 190 amp alternator; check your original part to ensure compatibility.
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Vehicle Fitment Guide
This part fits the following vehicles:
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Coupe | 2000 - 2006 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fits models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| Base | Convertible | 2001 - 2005 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fits models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| Sport | Convertible | 2005 - 2006 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fits models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| Sport | Coupe | 2005 - 2006 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fits models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| Classic Edition | Convertible | 2006 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fits models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| Classic Edition | Coupe | 2006 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fits models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| 2002, 2004 |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Base | Coupe | 2000 - 2006 | L4 1.8L Turbo | AWD | Manual |
| Base | Convertible | 2001 - 2006 | L4 1.8L Turbo | AWD | Manual |
| ALMS Edition | Coupe | 2002 | L4 1.8L Turbo | AWD | Manual |
| S Line | Convertible | 2003 - 2006 | L4 1.8L Turbo | AWD | Manual |
| S Line | Coupe | 2003 - 2006 | L4 1.8L Turbo | AWD | Manual |
| 2005 |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TDI | Hatchback | 1998 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| TDI | Hatchback | 1998, 2006 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Manual | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GL | Hatchback | 1999 - 2004 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS | Hatchback | 1999 - 2004 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| Sport | Hatchback | 2001 - 2002 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GL | Convertible | 2003 - 2004 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS | Convertible | 2003 - 2004 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GL | Convertible | 2004 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic Dual Clutch | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GL | Hatchback | 2004 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic Dual Clutch | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS | Convertible | 2004 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic Dual Clutch | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS | Hatchback | 2004 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic Dual Clutch | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS TDI | Hatchback | 2005 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Manual & Automatic Dual Clutch | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| TDI | Hatchback | 2006 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic Dual Clutch | For 1998 models, fits 1.9L turbo diesel from VIN 024256. For 1999-2009 models, fits vehicles requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 - 2005 |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL | Hatchback | 1999, 2002 - 2003 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year, engine, and VIN. For 1999 (VIN J), fits 1.9L diesel or 2.8L. For 2000-2003, fits specific 1.9L diesel or 2.8L models. For 2004-2005, fits broadly. For 2006-2009 (VIN J), includes City models. For 2010-2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| TDI | Hatchback | 1999 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year, engine, and VIN. For 1999 (VIN J), fits 1.9L diesel or 2.8L. For 2000-2003, fits specific 1.9L diesel or 2.8L models. For 2004-2005, fits broadly. For 2006-2009 (VIN J), includes City models. For 2010-2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| TDI | Hatchback | 1999, 2005 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fitment varies by year, engine, and VIN. For 1999 (VIN J), fits 1.9L diesel or 2.8L. For 2000-2003, fits specific 1.9L diesel or 2.8L models. For 2004-2005, fits broadly. For 2006-2009 (VIN J), includes City models. For 2010-2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GL | Hatchback | 2000 - 2003 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year, engine, and VIN. For 1999 (VIN J), fits 1.9L diesel or 2.8L. For 2000-2003, fits specific 1.9L diesel or 2.8L models. For 2004-2005, fits broadly. For 2006-2009 (VIN J), includes City models. For 2010-2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS | Hatchback | 2000 - 2003 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year, engine, and VIN. For 1999 (VIN J), fits 1.9L diesel or 2.8L. For 2000-2003, fits specific 1.9L diesel or 2.8L models. For 2004-2005, fits broadly. For 2006-2009 (VIN J), includes City models. For 2010-2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GL TDI | Hatchback | 2004 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year, engine, and VIN. For 1999 (VIN J), fits 1.9L diesel or 2.8L. For 2000-2003, fits specific 1.9L diesel or 2.8L models. For 2004-2005, fits broadly. For 2006-2009 (VIN J), includes City models. For 2010-2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS TDI | Hatchback | 2004, 2006 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year, engine, and VIN. For 1999 (VIN J), fits 1.9L diesel or 2.8L. For 2000-2003, fits specific 1.9L diesel or 2.8L models. For 2004-2005, fits broadly. For 2006-2009 (VIN J), includes City models. For 2010-2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| TDI | Hatchback | 2005 | L4 1.9L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic | Fitment varies by year, engine, and VIN. For 1999 (VIN J), fits 1.9L diesel or 2.8L. For 2000-2003, fits specific 1.9L diesel or 2.8L models. For 2004-2005, fits broadly. For 2006-2009 (VIN J), includes City models. For 2010-2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| 2008 - 2009 |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CL | Sedan | 1999 | L4 1.8L | FWD | Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS VR6 | Sedan | 1999 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLX VR6 | Sedan | 1999 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| VR6 Carat | Sedan | 1999 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS | Sedan | 2000 - 2005 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS Turbo | Sedan | 2000 - 2001 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS | Wagon | 2001 - 2005 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| Wolfsburg Edition | Sedan | 2001, 2003 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| Sportline | Sedan | 2002 - 2005 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GL | Sedan | 2003 - 2005 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GL | Wagon | 2003 - 2005 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| Wolfsburg Edition | Wagon | 2003 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Automatic & Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLI | Sedan | 2004 - 2005, 2009 - 2010 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLI 50 Aniversario | Sedan | 2004 | L4 1.8L Turbo | FWD | Manual | Fitment varies by year and VIN. For 1999 and 2007-2010, fits models with VIN M (8th digit), including City models. For 2011, fits City models (Canada only). All applications require a 120 amp alternator. |
| 2006 |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GL TDI | Sedan | 2004 - 2005 | L4 2.0L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic | Fits 2.0L diesel models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GL TDI | Wagon | 2004 - 2005 | L4 2.0L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic | Fits 2.0L diesel models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS TDI | Sedan | 2004 - 2005 | L4 2.0L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic | Fits 2.0L diesel models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| GLS TDI | Wagon | 2004 - 2005 | L4 2.0L DIESEL Turbo | FWD | Automatic | Fits 2.0L diesel models requiring a 120 amp alternator. |
| SubmodelSUB- MODEL |
Body Style | Years | Engine | Attributes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| V6 | SUV | 2004 - 2005 | V6 3.2L | AWD | Automatic | Fits 3.2L models. Hollander specifies a 120 amp alternator for this application, but some vehicles may have been equipped with a 190 amp alternator. Please verify your vehicle's requirements. |
| V6 Premium | SUV | 2004 - 2005 | V6 3.2L | AWD | Automatic | Fits 3.2L models. Hollander specifies a 120 amp alternator for this application, but some vehicles may have been equipped with a 190 amp alternator. Please verify your vehicle's requirements. |
| Base | SUV | 2005 | V6 3.2L | AWD | Automatic | Fits 3.2L models. Hollander specifies a 120 amp alternator for this application, but some vehicles may have been equipped with a 190 amp alternator. Please verify your vehicle's requirements. |
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We accept returns within 30 days of delivery for this part.
- Defective parts: We will replace the part or issue a refund at our discretion
- Electronic parts: Must be returned with the sealed inspection bag unopened. The clear bag allows full visual inspection before opening. Once opened, electronic parts can only be exchanged for a replacement if defective — no refunds
- Programming: "Needs to be programmed to my vehicle" is not a valid return reason. Many modules require dealer programming — we're happy to help connect you with resources if your dealer says it's not programmable
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Note: Warranty is for replacement, not refund. A part failing on day 80? We'll replace it. But the return window for refunds is 30 days.
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Miscellaneous Information
OEM Part Numbers:
Volkswagen: 021903025K, 021903025T, 028903028E, 028903029G, 028903029GX, 028903031, 028903031AX, 038903018B, 038903018BX, 038903018Q, 038903018QX, 038903018SX, 038903023E, 038903023S, 038903023SX, 038903024F, 038903024G
Fits Years: 1998 1999 2000 2001 2002 2003 2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011
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