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Battery - Discharged, Alternater Over Loaded

87audi01

Number: Group:

87-06 27
December 22, 1987


Engine - Electrical
Applies To: 5000S AUTOMATIC 1984-1986


Subject: Battery - Discharged
Cause:

With all electrical consumers (lights, radio, defogger, wipers, heated seats, etc.) on and driving in stop-and-go traffic, battery may not stay fully charged.

Production Change:

Modified alternator ratio. Pulley (59 mm) and 11.2 x 825 belt used on all NF engines.

Service Solution:

Install kit, P/N 034 998 119. On vehicles before VIN 44 F 098287 check harmonic balancer. If OD of balancer is not 163 mm, install pulley, P/N 034 105 251 A.