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HOMESERVICE MANUALSVOLKSWAGEN2009NEW BEETLE (1C1) L5-2.5L (BPS)REPAIR AND DIAGNOSISSTARTING AND CHARGINGCHARGING SYSTEMALTERNATORDESCRIPTION AND OPERATIONCARBON BRUSHES, CHECKING
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle (1C1) L5-2.5L (BPS)
Carbon Brushes, Checking
2009 Volkswagen New Beetle (1C1) L5-2.5L (BPS)SECTION Carbon Brushes, Checking
Generator C
• The Generator (C) is also known as a compact generator.
CAUTION!
Disconnect the Battery (A) before working on the electrical system. Refer to => [ Battery A, Disconnecting and Connecting ] Battery A, Disconnecting and Connecting.
Carbon Brushes, Checking
Vehicles Built through 04.1999
Carbon brush length, new dimension - a -: 12 mm
Wear limit: 5 mm
Tolerance of carbon brushes to each other: +1 mm
Vehicles Built from 05.1999
Carbon brush length, new dimension - a -: 12 mm
Wear limit: 5 mm
Tolerance of carbon brushes to each other: +1 mm
RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.