Alternator/generator/regulator problems of the 2002 Volkswagen GTI

Two problems related to alternator/generator/regulator have been reported for the 2002 Volkswagen GTI. The most recently reported issues are listed below.

1 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 01/17/2003

Just had 20k mile service completed along with warranty replacement of broken window regulators. I've had the car back from service a week. Now, the cell light is on yet again, and acting like a coil pack failure which I had about 4 months ago. Ts.

2 Alternator/generator/regulator problem

Failure Date: 07/04/2002

Vehicle #1 failed 4 times in 6 weeks, dead batteries, alternators, would not start. . . . Vehicle replaced, same problem with vehicle # 2 8 days after purchase. . . . . . Vw will not admit to defects.


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