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MPA Electrical 15541 Alternator
Reliable Alternator for Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles
The MPA Electrical Remanufactured Alternator 15541 is designed to provide consistent 12-volt electrical output for various Audi and Volkswagen models. Engineered with a 140-amp capacity, this alternator supports the charging and starting systems of your vehicle efficiently.
- 140 amps output for stable electrical performance
- Internal fan for effective cooling
- 6 groove serpentine clutch pulley for smooth belt operation
- Internal voltage regulator for precise voltage control
- Clockwise rotation with 1:00 clock position for proper fitment
- Compatible with 12-volt electrical systems
- Manufactured by Bosch, ensuring quality components
About the MPA Electrical Remanufactured Product Line
The Remanufactured line from MPA Electrical offers alternators that have been restored to meet original equipment specifications. This process includes thorough inspection, replacement of worn parts, and testing to ensure reliable performance. The 15541 alternator benefits from this remanufacturing process, providing a cost-effective alternative to new units while maintaining quality and durability.
Detailed Alternator Features and Specifications
This alternator features a 140-amp output suitable for vehicles requiring higher electrical loads. The internal fan design helps maintain optimal operating temperatures, reducing the risk of overheating. The 6 groove serpentine clutch pulley ensures compatibility with the vehicle’s belt system, promoting smooth power transfer. An internal voltage regulator maintains consistent 12-volt output, protecting your vehicle’s electrical components. The clockwise rotation and 1:00 clock position align with specific engine configurations found in Audi and Volkswagen models.
Compatible Vehicles and Common Applications
- Audi A3 and A3 Quattro
- Volkswagen Beetle, Bora, Eos
- Volkswagen Golf, Golf R, GTI
- Volkswagen Jetta, Passat
- Volkswagen TT and TTS Quattro, Vento
This alternator is designed to replace worn or failing units in these models, addressing issues such as battery drain, dimming lights, and starting difficulties.
Installation Notes and Tips
- Ensure battery is disconnected before installation to prevent electrical shorts
- Verify the 1:00 clock position and pulley type match your vehicle’s requirements
- Inspect serpentine belt condition and replace if worn
- Confirm clockwise rotation compatibility with your engine setup
- Use proper torque specifications when mounting the alternator
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
The MPA Electrical Remanufactured Alternator 15541 is built with Bosch components and undergoes rigorous testing to meet OEM standards. This alternator comes with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, providing confidence in its reliability and performance.
| Brand | MPA Electrical |
| Part Number | 15541 |
| Position | Remanufactured |
| Amps | 140 Amps |
| Clock | 1:00 |
| Fan | Internal |
| Manufacturer | Bosch |
| Pulley | 6 Groove Serpentine Clutch Pulley |
| Regulator | Internal |
| Rotation | Clockwise |
| Volts | 12 Volts |
This part fits 99 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Submodel | Liters | Cylinders | Fuel Type | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | To 12/12/2016, w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2016 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | |
| 2015 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | w/ 6S Clutch Pulley; Remanufactured | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2014 | Volkswagen | Vento | 1.6L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | |
| 2013 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2013 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | w/ 6S Clutch Pulley; Remanufactured | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch Alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Golf R | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2013 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2012 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2012 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | w/ 6S Clutch Pulley; Remanufactured | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Golf R | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2012 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2011 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2011 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | |
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2011 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2010 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2010 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | |
| 2010 | Audi | TTS Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Bora | 2.5L | L5 | N/A | w/ 6S Clutch Pulley; Remanufactured | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Bora | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2009 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2009 | Audi | TT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2009 | Audi | TTS Quattro | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Bora | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt., w/ 6S clutch pulley; Remanufactured | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | GAS | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | DIESEL | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Audi | TT | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Bora | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt., w/ 6S clutch pulley; Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Bora | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Eos | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ 140 amp Bosch alt., w/ 6S clutch pulley; Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Bora | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | GTI | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Passat | 3.6L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Passat | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2005 | Audi | A3 | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2005 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured | ||
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | w/ Bosch 140 amp alt.; Remanufactured | ||
| 2004 | Audi | A3 | Attraction | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2004 | Audi | A3 | Attraction Plus | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2004 | Audi | A3 | Ambiente | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Remanufactured | |
| 2004 | Audi | A3 Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Remanufactured |
* 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.