Engine - Alternator Light On, V Belt Squeals When Wet

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Group: 13

Number: 92-02

Date: April 30, 1992


Subject:
Alternator Light On, V Belt Squeals During Wet Conditions

Model(s):
Supersedes Technical Bulletin 91-05 dated Oct. 31, 1991
Passat from 1990 m.y./Golf, Jetta from 1991 m.y.




Condition

The V belt hydroplanes and slips on the crankshaft and A/C compressor pulleys during wet road conditions.

Production

Splash shield installed over V belt as of;

10/90 VIN: 1G MW 222 312 Jetta (German Production only)

02/92 VIN: 1G NM 042 639 Jetta
(Mexican Production only)

02/92 VIN: 1G NM 045 597 Golf

03/91 VIN: 31 HE 242 960 Passat

Service

Golf, Jetta

For vehicles prior to VTN 1G LW 373 183 (German Production) or VIN 1G LM 010 678 (Mexican production) install splash shield B, Part No. 191 825 250 01C.

For vehicles after VIN 1G LW 373 183 (German Production) or VIN 1G LM 010 678 (Mexican production) refer to the following paragraph

German Production

For vehicles built before the above changes but after VIN 1G LW 373 183 install splash shield A, Part No. 191 825 250A 01C

Mexican Production

For vehicles built before the above changes but after VIN 1G LM 010 678 install splash shield A, Part No. 191 825 250A 01C





Passat

On vehicles produced prior to VIN 31 ME 242 960 Install splash shield C, Part No. 357 825 254


CAUTION

Part numbers are for reference only. Always check with your Parts Department for latest parts information.





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