Hi,

 

Does anybody know if my car should have a 90amp or a 120amp alternator fitted please, checking with motor factors etc they are listing 120 amp if the car has air con but i currently have a 90amp fitted but it came with the car so unsure if this was fitted in error by the previous owner.

 

My car is a 53 plate.

 

Dave.

Edited 3 November, 201510 yr by switchblad3

If you have a good relationship with your local Skoda dealer parts department you could ask them to get you the full 'car data' pdf for your VIN.  This would include the original alternator specification as one of the PR codes.

 

If you don't have such a relationship, you could get the same info for a few quid via erWin.

 

Do you put any particular stress on the charging system? (e.g. high-power audio system). If not, I'm sure either will be fine.

Well a 120 amp is available off the shelf and is a lot cheaper.

Easy decision then.

If you have the handbook or the build sticker is in the spare wheel well, look for the 8G build code. Full code listing here:- http://vag-codes.info/vag-option-codes - the pdf listing covers the Mk.1 Fabia.

8GA GEN Alternator 45A

8GB GEN Alternator 55A

8GC GEN Alternator 65A

8GD GEN Alternator 90A

8GE GEN Alternator 55A/28V

8GF GEN Alternator 180 A (14-42 V)

8GG GEN Alternator 110 A

8GH GEN Alternator 190 A

8GJ GEN Alternator 60 A

8GK GEN Alternator 100 A

8GL GEN Alternator 120 A

8GM GEN Alternator 70 A

8GN GEN Alternator 55A

8GP GEN Alternator 50 A

8GQ GEN Alternator 80 A

8GR GEN Alternator 150 A

8GS GEN Generator 75 A

8GT GEN Compact alternator 90 - 150A

8GU GEN Alternator 140 A

8GV GEN Alternator 180 A

8GW GEN Alternator 200 A

8GX GEN Generator 65A

8GY GEN Generator 45 A

8GZ GEN Without generator

Edited 3 November, 201510 yr by KeithCheetham