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BBB Industries 23256 Alternator
Reliable Remanufactured Alternator for Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles
The BBB Industries REMAN ALTERNATOR 23256 is designed to restore charging system performance in select Audi and Volkswagen models. Engineered to meet OE specifications, this alternator ensures consistent 12-volt power delivery with a 140-amp rating, suitable for vehicles like the Audi A3, A4, and Volkswagen Passat.
- 140 Ampere output for stable electrical performance
- Clutch pulley included with 6-groove serpentine belt compatibility
- Internal fan cooling for efficient heat dissipation
- Air cooling method with clockwise rotation direction
- Negative polarity and internal voltage regulator for reliable operation
- OE manufacturer Valeo design for direct fit and function
- Plug clock position at 12 o'clock for proper electrical connection
About the REMAN ALTERNATOR Product Line
The REMAN ALTERNATOR line from BBB Industries offers remanufactured alternators that meet original equipment standards. This product line focuses on restoring alternator functionality with quality components, including internal voltage regulators and clutch pulleys, to ensure compatibility and durability. The 23256 alternator is part of this line, providing a cost-effective solution for maintaining the electrical system in Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.
Detailed Product Description
This alternator features a 140-amp amperage rating, delivering sufficient power for modern vehicle electrical demands. It includes a clutch pulley with six grooves designed for serpentine belts, measuring 2-1/4 inches (57 mm) in diameter. The internal fan and air cooling method help maintain optimal operating temperatures. The alternator rotates clockwise and has a negative polarity configuration. Its internal voltage regulator simplifies installation and ensures consistent voltage output. The plug clock position is set at 12 o'clock, matching OE specifications for proper wiring alignment.
Common Applications and Issues Addressed
- Restores charging system functionality in Audi A3, A4, and Volkswagen Passat models
- Resolves battery drain and electrical system failures
- Eliminates alternator noise caused by worn pulleys or bearings
- Fixes intermittent charging issues due to faulty voltage regulation
- Replaces damaged or worn alternators with OE-quality remanufactured parts
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the serpentine belt is properly aligned with the 6-groove clutch pulley during installation. Verify the plug clock position at 12 o'clock to match the vehicle’s wiring harness. Confirm negative polarity compatibility before installation. It is recommended to inspect the battery and related electrical components to prevent future charging issues. Professional installation is advised to maintain system integrity.
Quality Assurance and Warranty
BBB Industries’ REMAN ALTERNATOR 23256 is remanufactured to meet or exceed OE standards, including the use of quality components such as the internal voltage regulator and clutch pulley. This alternator is backed by BBB Industries’ standard warranty coverage, providing assurance of reliability and performance for Audi and Volkswagen vehicles.
| Brand | BBB Industries |
| Part Number | 23256 |
| Position | REMAN ALTERNATOR |
| AC Tap | No |
| Amperage Rating | 140 |
| Brushless Design | No |
| Cooling Method | Air |
| Decoupled Or Clutch Pulley | Yes |
| Fan Type | Internal |
| Number Of Pulley Grooves | 6 |
| OE Manufacturer | Valeo |
| One Wire Capable | No |
| Outside Pulley Diameter (in) | 2-1/4 |
| Outside Pulley Diameter (mm) | 57 |
| Plug Clock Position | 12 |
| 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 58 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2018 | Volkswagen | Tiguan Limited | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2017 | Volkswagen | CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Tiguan Limited | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2013 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2013 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2012 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2012 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2011 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2011 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2010 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2010 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Passat CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2009 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2009 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2009 | Audi | A4 | Cabriolet | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2009 | Audi | A4 Quattro | Cabriolet | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Passat CC | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Tiguan | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2008 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2008 | Audi | A4 | Cabriolet | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2008 | Audi | A4 Quattro | Cabriolet | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | ||
| 2007 | Audi | A4 | Cabriolet | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR | |
| 2007 | Audi | A4 Quattro | Cabriolet | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Valeo Unit; 140 Amps; REMAN ALTERNATOR |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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