MPA Electrical 14797 Alternator

Remanufactured Alternator for Volkswagen Applications

MPA Electrical Part Number 14797 is a remanufactured 12-volt alternator built for select Volkswagen charging system applications. It delivers 65 amps and uses an internal regulator, external fan, and a 1-groove V-belt pulley for the specified Bosch/Motorola setup.

Key Features

• 65 amp output for 12-volt charging systems
• Remanufactured alternator from MPA Electrical
• Internal regulator for simplified charging control
• External fan configuration
• 1-groove V-belt pulley
• Clock position: 8:30
• Clockwise rotation
• Manufacturer reference: Bosch/Motorola

Product Details

This MPA Electrical alternator, Part Number 14797, is specified for vehicles without air conditioning in select Volkswagen Cabriolet, Golf, Jetta, Quantum, and Rabbit Convertible applications. It is a remanufactured charging component intended to restore proper alternator output in systems that use a 12-volt electrical layout and the listed pulley, fan, and regulator configuration. This part cross-references Dorman - HELP 14797 for the same application.

Vehicle Fitment

• Fits 1985 Volkswagen Cabriolet, N/A; fits vehicles without air conditioning; remanufactured.
• Fits 1985 Volkswagen Golf, N/A; fits vehicles without air conditioning; remanufactured.
• Fits 1984-1985 Volkswagen Jetta, N/A; fits vehicles without air conditioning; remanufactured.
• Fits 1984-1985 Volkswagen Quantum, N/A; fits vehicles without air conditioning; remanufactured.
• Fits 1984 Volkswagen Rabbit Convertible, N/A; fits vehicles without air conditioning; remanufactured.

Common Issues This Alternator Can Address

• Low battery charging caused by a worn alternator
• Dim lights or unstable electrical output
• Charging warning light concerns related to alternator failure
• Voltage drop in 12-volt Volkswagen charging systems
• Noise or performance loss from a deteriorated alternator assembly

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the pulley style, regulator type, fan configuration, rotation, and clock position before installation. Confirm that the vehicle is equipped without air conditioning, since the listed fitment is specific to that configuration. Match the Bosch/Motorola application details and compare the original unit to Part Number 14797 before replacement.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical remanufactured components are rebuilt for charging-system replacement applications and are identified by the listed OE-style specifications for fitment verification. Part Number 14797 also cross-references Remy 14993 and Bosch-style interchange numbers for application matching.