"tpow" <wd40@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> "maybenot" <isomon@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> "Wolfgang Pawlinetz" <w.pawlinetz@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> On Mon, 12 May 2008 14:00:10 GMT, "maybenot" <isomon@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> wrote:
>>>
>>>>Thanks for the input. Would you know if replacing the alternator
>>>>I
>>>>have to remove the front end or it can be done underneath?
>>>
>>> My repair manual says, you have to remove one of the belts and for
>>> that the Front end has to be moved into 'Service position'.
>>>
>>> No matter if it's the 4 or 6 cylinder engine, both for Petrol and
>>> Diesel (you didn't say what your engine is).
>>>
>>> I have no idea if there's a 'not by the book' method to change the
>>> Alternator from below.
>>>
>>> Regards
>>>
>>> Wolfgang
>>
>> Ah, that confirms my suspicion. Today, I actually look underneath
>> and it seems to be impossible to do the job from there. Arrrrgh,
>> this
>
> yes, if VAG do it.
>
> Not so much, a good 3rd party.
>> will be an expensive repair. Thanks Wolf!
>
Yes, I have it fixed by a third party shop now the problem is I get an
engine check light and the car is sputtering @[EMAIL PROTECTED]
rpm. The mechanic
told me since he disconnected the battery the onboard computer is not
sync and needs to be brought to a dealer to clear the throttle speed
memory. He have an instrument that shows the error code, it shows
P1545. However, he have no way of fixing the error as he is limited
to such tools and advice me to bring it to a dealer. Is there a way
to clear the code on my own?
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