Part #: 13853N

MPA Electrical 13853N Alternator

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Reliable Alternator for Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles

The MPA Electrical New 13853N alternator is designed to provide consistent electrical performance for select Audi and Volkswagen models. Engineered with Bosch components, this 12-volt alternator delivers 120 amps of power to support your vehicle's charging system needs.

  • 120 amps output for efficient electrical charging
  • Internal fan for optimized cooling
  • 6 groove serpentine clutch pulley for smooth belt operation
  • Internal voltage regulator for stable power delivery
  • Clockwise rotation compatible with specific engine configurations
  • 12 volts system voltage
  • Manufactured by Bosch for reliable performance

Detailed Alternator Features and Specifications

This MPA Electrical New alternator, part number 13853N, incorporates a 6 groove serpentine clutch pulley designed to reduce belt slippage and wear. The internal fan ensures adequate cooling during operation, maintaining optimal temperature for prolonged alternator life. Featuring an internal voltage regulator, this alternator maintains consistent voltage output to protect your vehicle's electrical components. The clockwise rotation matches the engine requirements of compatible Audi and Volkswagen models, including the A3, A4, Beetle, Golf, Golf City, Jetta, R32, Sharan, TT, and TT Quattro. Operating at 12 volts and delivering 120 amps, it supports the electrical demands of modern vehicles effectively.

MPA Electrical New Product Line Overview

The New product line from MPA Electrical focuses on delivering updated and reliable electrical components that meet OEM standards. This alternator is part of that line, ensuring compatibility and performance for European vehicles such as Audi and Volkswagen. The use of Bosch manufacturing technology within this product line highlights a commitment to quality and durability.

Common Applications and Problem Resolution

  • Replaces failing or underperforming alternators in Audi A3, A4, and Volkswagen Golf models
  • Resolves battery charging issues caused by worn or damaged alternator components
  • Eliminates electrical system malfunctions due to faulty voltage regulation
  • Addresses belt slippage problems with the serpentine clutch pulley design
  • Improves overall vehicle electrical reliability for models like the Jetta and TT Quattro

Installation Notes and Tips

Ensure the vehicle battery is disconnected before beginning installation to prevent electrical shorts. Verify the clockwise rotation matches the engine configuration of your Audi or Volkswagen model. Properly align the 6 groove serpentine clutch pulley with the belt system to avoid premature wear. It is recommended to inspect the belt and tensioner during installation and replace if necessary to maintain optimal alternator performance.

Quality Assurance and Warranty Information

This MPA Electrical New 13853N alternator is manufactured with Bosch components, adhering to strict quality control standards. While specific warranty details may vary, products in the New line typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Consult the product documentation or supplier for exact warranty terms.

BrandMPA Electrical
Part Number13853N
PositionNew
Amps120 Amps
Clock1:00
FanInternal
ManufacturerBosch
Pulley6 Groove Serpentine Clutch Pulley
RegulatorInternal
RotationClockwise
Volts12 Volts

This part fits 95 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
2008VolkswagenSharan1.8LL4N/ANew
2007VolkswagenGolf City2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2007VolkswagenSharan1.8LL4N/ANew
2006AudiTT1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2006AudiTT Quattro3.2LV6N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2006AudiTT Quattro1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2006VolkswagenBeetle1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2006VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2006VolkswagenGolf1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2006VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2006VolkswagenSharan1.8LL4N/ANew
2005AudiTT1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2005AudiTT Quattro3.2LV6N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2005AudiTT Quattro1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2005VolkswagenBeetle2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2005VolkswagenBeetle1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2005VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2005VolkswagenGolf1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2005VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2005VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2005VolkswagenJetta1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2005VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2005VolkswagenSharan1.8LL4N/ANew
2004AudiTT1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2004AudiTT Quattro3.2LV6N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2004AudiTT Quattro1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2004VolkswagenBeetle2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2004VolkswagenBeetle1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2004VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2004VolkswagenGolf1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2004VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2004VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/Aw/ Late Body Style, w/ 120 amp alt.; New
2004VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2004VolkswagenJetta1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2004VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2004VolkswagenR323.2LV6N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2004VolkswagenSharan1.8LL4N/ANew
2003AudiA31.8LL4N/ANew
2003AudiTT1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2003AudiTT Quattro1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2003VolkswagenBeetle2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2003VolkswagenBeetle1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2003VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2003VolkswagenGolf1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2003VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2003VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/Aw/ Late Body Style, w/ 120 amp alt.; New
2003VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2003VolkswagenJetta1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2003VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with a 120 amp alternator.; New
2003VolkswagenSharan1.8LL4N/ANew
2002AudiA31.8LL4N/ANew
2002AudiTT1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2002AudiTT Quattro1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2002VolkswagenBeetle2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2002VolkswagenBeetle1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2002VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2002VolkswagenGolf1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2002VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2002VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/Aw/ Late Body Style, w/ 120 amp alt.; New
2002VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2002VolkswagenJetta1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2002VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2002VolkswagenSharan1.8LL4N/ANew
2001AudiA31.8LL4N/ANew
2001AudiA41.8LL4N/ANew
2001AudiTT1.8LL4N/ANew
2001AudiTT Quattro1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2001VolkswagenBeetle2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2001VolkswagenBeetle1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2001VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2001VolkswagenGolf1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2001VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2001VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/Aw/ Late Body Style, w/ 120 amp alt.; New
2001VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2001VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2000AudiA41.8LL4N/ANew
2000AudiTT1.8LL4N/ANew
2000AudiTT Quattro1.8LL4N/Aw/ Bosch alt.; New
2000VolkswagenBeetle2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2000VolkswagenBeetle1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2000VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2000VolkswagenGolf1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2000VolkswagenGolf1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2000VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/Aw/ Late Body Style, w/ 120 amp alt.; New
2000VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
2000VolkswagenJetta1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
1999VolkswagenBeetle2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
1999VolkswagenBeetle1.9LL4N/Aw/ Bosch 120 amp alt., 1:30 clock; New
1999VolkswagenBeetle1.8LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
1999VolkswagenGolf2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
1999VolkswagenGolf1.9LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
1999VolkswagenJetta2.8LV6N/Aw/ Late Body Style, w/ 120 amp alt.; New
1999VolkswagenJetta2.0LL4N/ACompatible with vehicles equipped with Bosch 120 amp alternator.; New
1999VolkswagenJetta1.9LL4N/Aw/ 120 amp, Late Body Style; New
1998VolkswagenBeetle1.9LL4N/AFrom Chassis 1C-W-020000, w/ 120 amp alt.; New

* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.

This part directly replaces or is cross-referenced with the following part numbers:

0-124-515-0100-124-515-0220-124-515-1170-124-515-1210-124-515-1240-124-515-125028-903-028E028-903-030A038-903-018B038-903-018Q038-903-024F045-903-023A13853191343868903730898VW-10300-EAIA1163

Cross-reference numbers are provided for identification purposes only. Always confirm fitment before ordering.