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Remy 12048 Alternator
Reliable Alternator for Audi and Volkswagen Vehicles
The Remy Premium Remanufactured Alternator 12048 is designed to restore charging system performance in select Audi and Volkswagen models. Engineered with an internal fan and voltage regulator, this 12-volt alternator delivers a 120-amp output to meet your vehicle's electrical demands.
- Amperage Rating: 120 amps for consistent power supply
- Internal fan type for efficient cooling
- Remanufactured to meet OE standards
- OE Manufacturer: Bosch for trusted quality
- Includes pulley for straightforward installation
- Clockwise rotation direction
- Internal voltage regulator for stable voltage output
About the Premium Remanufactured Product Line
The Premium Remanufactured line by Remy offers alternators that have been carefully rebuilt to meet original equipment specifications. This process includes thorough testing and replacement of worn components, ensuring reliable performance and durability. The 12048 alternator benefits from this quality-focused remanufacturing approach, providing a cost-effective alternative to new parts without compromising functionality.
Detailed Alternator Features and Specifications
This alternator operates at 12 volts with a 120-amp output, suitable for vehicles requiring a robust charging system. The internal fan design helps maintain optimal operating temperatures, reducing the risk of overheating during extended use. Featuring a clockwise rotation and an internal voltage regulator, it ensures consistent electrical output to support your vehicle's battery and electrical components. The included pulley simplifies installation, making it compatible with the specified Audi and Volkswagen models.
Compatible Vehicles and Common Applications
- Audi models including TT and TT Quattro
- Volkswagen Beetle, Golf, Golf City, Jetta, and R32
- Replaces alternators with Bosch OE specifications
- Addresses charging system failures and battery drain issues
- Suitable for vehicles experiencing dimming lights or electrical malfunctions
Installation Notes and Tips
Ensure the vehicle battery is disconnected before beginning installation. The included pulley matches OE specifications, but verify alignment and belt tension during installation. This alternator rotates clockwise, so confirm compatibility with your vehicle’s engine setup. Professional installation is recommended to maintain electrical system integrity.
Quality Assurance and Warranty Information
Remy’s Premium Remanufactured alternators undergo rigorous testing to meet or exceed OE performance standards. While specific warranty details may vary, these parts typically come with a limited warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Consult product documentation or your supplier for exact warranty terms.
| Brand | Remy |
| Part Number | 12048 |
| Position | Premium Remanufactured |
| Amperage Rating | 120 |
| Fan Type | Internal |
| New or Remanufactured | Remanufactured |
| OE Manufacturer | Bosch |
| Pulley Included | Yes |
| Rotation Direction | Clockwise |
| Voltage (V) | 12 |
| Voltage Regulator Type | Internal |
This part fits 81 vehicles. Search below:
| Year | Make | Model | Liters | Cylinders | Position | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2009 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2008 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2007 | Volkswagen | Golf City | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2006 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2006 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2006 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2006 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2005 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Audi | TT Quattro | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2004 | Volkswagen | R32 | 3.2L | V6 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2003 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2002 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2001 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Audi | TT | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Audi | TT Quattro | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 2000 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.8L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Beetle | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Bosch Unit; Opt; 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Golf | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 2.0L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
| 1999 | Volkswagen | Jetta | 1.9L | L4 | N/A | Fitment note: alternative option for 120 Amps; Premium Remanufactured |
* Always verify fitment with your vehicle's VIN if unsure. Submodel & trim restrictions may apply.
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