2009 q7 no alternator output. Hitachi 190amp

Asked by Detees42 Feb 24, 2019 at 05:53 PM about the 2009 Audi Q7 3.6 quattro Premium Plus AWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2009 Audi Q7 with a 3.6 liter engine. The
alternator is a Hitachi , 190 amp, and it is water
cooled. Can I replace it with a different brand 180
amp alternator and then cut off the water hoses, or
will that cause problems? There's a huge price
difference. I thought I was getting  a deal on this
car...oh well. I also can't find the exact rebuild oot
on line. Can anyone help, please?
JD

3 Answers

F_O_R answered 5 years ago

Audi probably cools the alternator due to high power demand which makes it run hot. You could do this but you may end up having a problem with the air cooled alternator. Couple the hoses together so that they can flow water.

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Detees42 answered 5 years ago

Thank you for the response. What about the amperage difference....190 to 180? Can that hurt anything or cause slower charging, etc?

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