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BBB Industries 13853 Alternator
Reliable Alternator for Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles
The BBB Industries REMAN ALTERNATOR 13853 is designed to provide consistent electrical charging performance for select Audi and Volkswagen models. Engineered to meet OE specifications, this alternator ensures dependable power delivery for your vehicle's electrical system.
- 120 Ampere output for stable electrical supply
- Clutch pulley included with 6-groove serpentine belt compatibility
- Internal fan cooling with air cooling method
- Compatible with Audi and Volkswagen models including Beetle, Golf, Jetta, R32, TT, and TT Quattro
- OE manufacturer Bosch design with internal voltage regulator
- Clockwise rotation and negative polarity for proper fitment
About the REMAN ALTERNATOR Product Line
The REMAN ALTERNATOR line by BBB Industries offers remanufactured alternators that meet original equipment standards. This product line focuses on restoring alternators to reliable working condition using quality components and testing procedures. The 13853 alternator benefits from this process, providing a cost-effective replacement option without compromising performance or durability.
Technical Details and Features
This alternator features a 120 ampere rating suitable for vehicles requiring moderate to high electrical output. It includes a clutch pulley with six grooves designed for serpentine belts, measuring 2-3/8 inches (61 mm) in diameter. The internal fan and air cooling method help maintain optimal operating temperatures. The alternator operates with clockwise rotation and negative polarity, matching the specifications of the original Bosch unit. Additionally, it has a plug clock position of 2 and an internal voltage regulator to maintain consistent voltage output.
Common Applications and Problem Resolution
- Replacement for failing or weak alternators in Audi Beetle and Volkswagen Golf models
- Restores charging system functionality in Volkswagen Jetta and R32 vehicles
- Addresses electrical issues such as battery drain or dimming lights in Audi TT and TT Quattro
- Solves pulley or belt slippage problems with included clutch pulley design
- Improves overall vehicle electrical system reliability
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure compatibility with your specific Audi or Volkswagen model before installation. The included clutch pulley and serpentine belt grooves require proper alignment during installation. Verify the plug clock position and polarity match your vehicle’s wiring harness. It is recommended to inspect the belt and tensioner for wear and replace if necessary to maintain optimal alternator performance.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
BBB Industries remanufactured alternators undergo rigorous testing to meet OE performance standards. The REMAN ALTERNATOR 13853 is built to provide reliable operation consistent with Bosch original equipment. Please refer to BBB Industries’ warranty policy for specific coverage details on this alternator model.
| Brand | BBB Industries |
| Part Number | 13853 |
| Position | REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| AC Tap | No |
| Amperage Rating | 120 |
| Brushless Design | No |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Decoupled Or Clutch Pulley | Yes |
| Fan Type | Internal |
| Number Of Pulley Grooves | 6 |
| OE Manufacturer | Bosch |
| One Wire Capable | No |
| Outside Pulley Diameter (in) | 2-3/8 |
| Outside Pulley Diameter (mm) | 61 |
| Plug Clock Position | 2 |
| Polarity | Negative |
| Pulley Belt Type | Serpentine |
| Pulley Included | Yes |
| Pulley Type | Clutch |
| Rotation Direction | Clockwise |
| Voltage (V) | 12 |
| Voltage Regulator Type | Internal |
This part fits 81 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2006 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2006 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2006 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | R32 | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Optimal performance is offered by this Alternator with a capacity of 120 Amps.; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Alternator fits models requiring 120 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.