MPA Electrical 15980 Alternator

Remanufactured Bosch 120 Amp Alternator

This MPA Electrical remanufactured alternator is built for 12-volt charging systems and delivers 120 amps of output. It is a Bosch unit with an internal regulator, internal fan, clockwise rotation, and no pulley, making it a direct-spec replacement for select Volkswagen applications.

Part number 15980 is listed for 1998 Volkswagen Golf and 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat vehicles equipped with the Bosch 120 amp alternator setup. If you are searching for a remanufactured Volkswagen Golf alternator or a 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat charging system replacement, this unit matches the published application data.

Key Features

• Remanufactured alternator from MPA Electrical
• 120 amp output for 12-volt charging systems
• Bosch manufacturer specification
• Internal voltage regulator
• Internal cooling fan
• Clockwise rotation
• Without pulley
• Clock position: 8:30
• Part number 15980

Detailed Description

MPA Electrical 15980 is a remanufactured alternator engineered to match the published Bosch configuration used in select Volkswagen vehicles. The unit is specified at 120 amps and 12 volts, with an internal regulator and internal fan for integrated charging-system control. Its no-pulley design and clockwise rotation are important match points when replacing the original alternator in the correct application.

Fitment includes 1998 Volkswagen Golf and 1993-1997 Volkswagen Passat models listed with the Bosch 120 amp alternator option. This part cross-references BBB Industries 13622 for the same application. For buyers comparing Volkswagen Golf and Volkswagen Passat charging components, part number 15980 provides a remanufactured replacement built to the stated Bosch-style specifications.

Common Problems This Part Can Address

• Low charging output from a worn alternator
• Battery warning light caused by alternator failure
• Voltage instability in the charging system
• Noise or bearing wear from the original alternator
• Charging issues on Bosch 120 amp-equipped Volkswagen models

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the vehicle’s original alternator specification before installation, including amperage, pulley configuration, rotation, and regulator type. This unit is listed without a pulley, so the existing application setup must match that configuration. Confirm connector and mounting details against the removed part before final installation on the Volkswagen Golf or Volkswagen Passat.

Quality Assurance

MPA Electrical supplies this part as a remanufactured electrical component built to the published Bosch specification for the listed applications. The remanufacturing process is intended to restore the alternator to service-ready condition for the confirmed fitment range.