"alternator Workshop" Error. Noisy At Idle?

[gregers]

could be but it might be the clutch on the a/c compressor working loose?

[A&Z]

phillpv - thanks for the info. and big thanks to littledaz for the guide on checking for this problem

 

I have just brought a Galaxy, 53 TDi 130 - this is my first post!

 

I too just had the same issue with the alternator workshop flash up on dashboard about 2 weeks ago on a 53 plate 1.9 TDi !!

 

I also have a lot of vibration on the tensioner and a squeel with steering on full lock.

 

 

"The pulley part numbers if that helps anyone are:- Ford Finis F1469755 / VW/Audi 022 903 119c"

 

Will this part fit my alternator or should I look for an alternator part number first.

 

"Had my mate use his own tool and he fitted new pulley approx 20 mins without removing alternator from car."

 

Will the Laser Tools 3307 mentioned in this tread enable me to change the pulley without removing the alternator - is this the best method?

 

 

Thanks in advance for any advice - p.s. can anyone recommend where to get a Workshop Manual

 

Adam

[phillpv]

Hi Adam.

Have checked with my mate and that pulley will fit pretty much all the alternators fitted to the Galaxy's.

The Laser tool will not let you change the pulley without removing from vehicle as the shaft is too long and hits the plastic shroud behind the headlight.

Good news for you that the Sealey tool (part number SX 400) boxed set will let you change it while fitted to vehicle.

 

Found this link for the tool but you will have to add the postage but still a good price for the boxed set.

http://www.pvrdirect.co.uk/productinfo.asp...CFQ-mQwodBW68tg

 

Hope this helps

[A&Z]

Thanks again, great info.

 

I found a new pulley (022 903 119c) for

[A&Z]

FIXED :)

 

Used Sealey Kit SX 400 suggested by Phillpv to fix in the car. Also changed belt and tensioner. Tensioner was

[dieselgal]

Wow! Such a lot of useful info here. I've got all the same noises, vibrations and excess tensioner movement and the alternator pulley's locked solid. Now it did used to freewheel before as I checked some of this out a few months ago when the 'alternator workshop' warning came up briefly. But the car had stood for a couple of weeks then it started to behave again so I forgot all about it until the steering vibration started this week.

 

So I might be interested in Adam's Sealy tool as I'm not far away, I'll PM you on this.

 

The alternator p/n is 028 903 030, Littledaz is there any chance you could check out the p/n for the pulley? Car has the ASZ engine.

 

 

Mick

Edited July 12, 2008 by dieselgal

[dieselgal]

All sorted now. I got the pulley from German & Swedish, it's not listed on their website but I gave them the VW part No 022 903 119c (from this forum and a VW one) and they found it. OEM part from INA,

[stourwalk]

Hi,

 

My wife's 03 Galaxy 1.9TDI has just started making the same sort of noise as described in this thread and despite being a bloke who is supposed to understand cars I've not the faintest clue about things engine related (now if it was a computer I'd be fine!)

 

I can understand the steps described (to a certain extent) - but could someone *please* post some pictures of what I'm looking for and how to test it (and if life were perfect step by step idiot instructions on how to refit it).

 

I'd hate to hand over a fortune to Fraud for something that I could do myself with a little bit of photo hand holding...

 

Please.....

 

Chris

[stourwalk]

Hi,

 

Having tried to get a quote for the Alternator Pulley - I got this response

 

----

 

Thankyou for your enquiry.

It was not until 17-01-2005 that the Pulley was serviced seperately from

the Alternator unfortunately.

Prior to this build date it was part of the Alternator.

If you require a quotation for the Aletrnator please forward to me the 7

digit VIN/Chassis number and i will quote accordingly.

----

 

Are they talking rubbish and should I go elsewhere? I was asking for 022 903 119C as mentioned by Littledaz earlier in the thread..

 

Chris

[NikpV]

for photo of pulley see here

 

thanks to taliska

[Taliska]

Does anyone know where about the part number is on the alternator? I can't see it while it is in place. How much of the car do I need to take to pieces to check?

 

Garage told me that Ford said that they couldn't do a pulley for my 'big' alternator - I'd just like to see if they're vaguely right.

 

Taliska

[richardsheil]

Hi,

 

Having tried to get a quote for the Alternator Pulley - I got this response

 

----

 

Thankyou for your enquiry.

It was not until 17-01-2005 that the Pulley was serviced seperately from

the Alternator unfortunately.

Prior to this build date it was part of the Alternator.

If you require a quotation for the Aletrnator please forward to me the 7

digit VIN/Chassis number and i will quote accordingly.

----

 

Are they talking rubbish and should I go elsewhere? I was asking for 022 903 119C as mentioned by Littledaz earlier in the thread..

 

Chris

 

Yes, pure rubbish. I got a new pulley for my 99 Tdi from my local motor factor and they lent me the tool

 

Main dealers etc is definitely not the way to go.

Always the local motor factor and the local garage that they recomment.

Edited November 14, 2008 by richardsheil

[Gabby]

Hi all,

 

Thank God for this forum!

 

You guys are fantastic!

 

You helped me a lot!

 

In case someone else is having this problem, see the famous part in the attachment!

 

 

Best Regards,

Gabby

 

P.S. excuse my poor English please!

Edited May 13, 2009 by Gabby

[johnford]

Many Thanks to this helpful info.

 

2000 1.9 TDI 109000 miles

 

Started making a terrible noise, always at the wrong time. Rang Fords and they could get one in at

[Big Geezer]

Hi,

 

I have a 2003 115 TDi.

 

I've been told by ford that a separate pulley is not available for my year, and it's

[Big Geezer]

I'm about to do littleDaz's test on the alternator to test for sure, but I like to be forwarned!

...and sure enough the alternator is frozen solid!

 

Looks like the main dealers I spoke to (Fraud and Volkswagoon) are trying to spin me for some cash!!! I'm ordering what I "hope" is the correct part from Euro Car Parts, not bad considering I was crying a little while back ;)

[gregers]

have just read this thread,very informative.

 

im wondering if i too am suffering from this,but within the post there are lots of peeps mentioning about the pulley bouncing?well mine imo doesnt seem to be bouncing as much as whats been reported???

does this mean its only just started?and will get worse?

how long have you got before it needs replacing??i know lenght of string etc. huh.gif just guestermate.

 

could anyone give me some through instructions on what and where and how its changed.as i aint got a clue!!! rolleyes.gif no news there then laugh.gif .

muchly thanx in advance.

gregers

[gregers]

well paid a visit to my local vw dealers,and got a very nice chap t come out and have a listen to the noise,and he reckons its the tensioner and not the alternator pully,because the pulley isnt bouncing but the tensioner is shaking a good en,his words,IT SHOULDNT be doing it as much as it is.

 

so i bought a new tensioner,

part no:vag 038903315ae

Edited December 9, 2009 by gregers

[gregers]

well ive bought the new pulley and belt from gsf,and have today recieved the sealey tool kit to do the job,so aslong as it isnt to bloody cold at the weekend guess what ill be doing.

 

oh and if anyone near me is suffering with the same probs,then they are more then welcome to borrow the tool off of me.

[Richard gal]

Had one fitted today, well i took the unit off and had the (genuine) pulley supplied and fitted for

[gregers]

did you have a new tensioner and belt fitted as well richard?

good price for doing the work,i had a price from a m8s m8 garage and was quoted around

[Richard gal]

did you have a new tensioner and belt fitted as well richard?

good price for doing the work,i had a price from a m8s m8 garage and was quoted around

[Sher]

When the "Alternator Workshop" flashed up 4 times in a couple of hours and after reading this topic (1.9TDi 115bhp 2002 Ghia with 104,000 miles) I had the pulley changed here in Spain. Rather expensive Total cost of 103

[gregers]

well i changed my tensioner/belt and pulley yeaterday,after have inital problems on how the spline tool works,sussed it out and worked out which bit went where,

compared to the new 1 the old tensioner was kernackerd,the pulley was siezed a good en and the belt was totally shagged,all cracked and starting to fray.

 

reckon if i had to do it again i would do it in less then half the ammount of time it did take me,but its all confidence.so all is quite now.

oh and 1 thing i would say is DONT DROP THE BLOODY SPLINE TOOL THROUGH THE ENGINE ONTO THE UNDERTRAY.

like what i did WHATA PRAT:o luckily for some apparent reason about 2 weeks ago i was in lidl and bought an extendable magnet,BOY was that handy,saved me having to take the undertray off.

Edited December 20, 2009 by gregers

[WelshWheeler]

I am not sure if you can obtain this pulley separately from Ford as my experience is with VW/Audi. What I can tell you is that I priced a pulley for mine at my dealership and it was