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Standard Ignition VR-179 Voltage Regulator

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Reliable Charging System Voltage Regulator for Select European and American Vehicles

The Standard Ignition VR-179 Charging System Voltage Regulator is engineered to maintain optimal voltage levels in your vehicle's charging system. Designed for compatibility with various Audi, BMW, Chrysler, Dodge, Pontiac, Porsche, and Volkswagen models, this regulator ensures consistent electrical performance and battery health.

  • Compatible with Audi 80, 80 Quattro, 90, 90 Quattro, 100, 100 Quattro, 200, 200 Quattro, and 4000 Quattro models
  • Fits BMW 600, 750iL, 850Ci, and 850i vehicles
  • Suitable for Porsche 911, 924, 928, 944, and 968 models
  • Works with Chrysler Aries, LeBaron, LeMans, and Optima
  • Compatible with Dodge Charger, Daytona, and V8 Quattro
  • Fits Pontiac Cabriolet, Quantum, and Rabbit Pickup
  • Also compatible with Volkswagen Corrado, Coupe, Coupe Quattro, Fox, Golf, Jetta, Lancer, Laser, Quattro, S4, and Vanagon

Product Overview and Technical Details

The VR-179 voltage regulator from Standard Ignition is a critical component in the alternator and charging system category. It controls the voltage output from the alternator to the battery and electrical system, preventing overcharging or undercharging. This part is designed to meet or exceed OEM specifications, ensuring reliable operation across a wide range of European and American vehicles. The regulator helps maintain stable electrical system voltage, which is essential for the longevity of your vehicle’s battery and electronic components.

Common Applications and Issues Addressed

  • Prevents battery overcharging and potential damage
  • Eliminates dim or flickering dashboard lights caused by voltage fluctuations
  • Resolves issues with inconsistent charging or battery drain
  • Helps avoid alternator failure due to voltage irregularities
  • Improves overall electrical system stability in compatible Audi, BMW, Porsche, and Volkswagen models

Installation Notes and Tips

Installation of the Standard Ignition VR-179 voltage regulator should be performed by a qualified technician familiar with the specific vehicle model. Before installation, verify compatibility with your vehicle’s make and model. Disconnect the battery to prevent electrical shorts, and follow the vehicle manufacturer’s service manual for removal and replacement procedures. Proper torque specifications and connector integrity are essential for optimal performance.

Quality Assurance and Warranty Information

Standard Ignition parts are manufactured to meet strict quality standards and undergo rigorous testing to ensure durability and performance. The VR-179 voltage regulator is backed by a limited warranty against defects in materials and workmanship. Refer to the product documentation for specific warranty terms and conditions.

BrandNational
Part NumberA-6
Cone Bore (Inch)1.2500
Cone Bore (MM)31.7500
Cone Length (Inch)0.6600
Cone Length (MM)16.7640
Cup Bore (Inch)2.3280
Cup Bore (MM)59.1310
Cup Length (Inch)0.4650
Cup Length (MM)11.8110
Cup Radius (Inch)0.0460
Cup Radius (MM)1.1680
Part DescriptionTaper Bearing Set
Standout (Inch)0.1600
Standout (MM)4.0640
Taper Bearing ConeLM67048
Taper Bearing CupLM67010
Width (Inch)0.6250
Width (mm)15.8750

This part fits 181 vehicles. Search below:

YearMakeModelLitersCylindersPositionNotes
1998Porsche911N/A
1997Porsche911N/A
1996Porsche911N/A
1995Porsche911N/A
1995Porsche928N/A
1995Porsche968N/A
1994AudiS42.2LL5N/A
1994AudiV8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
1994Porsche911N/A
1994Porsche928N/A
1994Porsche968N/A
1993AudiS42.2LL5N/A
1993AudiV8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
1993BMW750iLN/A140 Amp
1993BMW850CiN/A
1993PontiacLeMansN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1993Porsche911N/A
1993Porsche928N/A
1993Porsche968N/A
1992Audi80N/A
1992Audi80 QuattroN/A
1992AudiS42.2LL5N/A
1992AudiV8 Quattro4.2LV8N/A
1992BMW750iLN/A140 Amp
1992BMW850iN/A140 Amp
1992PontiacLeMansN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1992Porsche911N/A
1992Porsche968N/A
1991Audi1002.3LL5N/A
1991Audi100 Quattro2.3LL5N/A
1991Audi2002.2LL5N/A110 Amp
1991Audi200 Quattro2.2LL5N/A110 Amp
1991Audi80N/A
1991Audi80 QuattroN/A
1991Audi90N/A
1991Audi90 QuattroN/A
1991AudiCoupe QuattroN/A
1991AudiV8 Quattro3.6LV8N/A
1991BMW750iLN/A140 Amp
1991BMW850iN/A140 Amp
1991PontiacLeMansN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1991PontiacOptimaN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1991Porsche911N/A
1991Porsche944N/A
1991VolkswagenCabrioletN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1991VolkswagenCorradoN/A90 Amp
1991VolkswagenGolfN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1991VolkswagenJettaN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1991VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1990Audi1002.3LL5N/A
1990Audi100 Quattro2.3LL5N/A
1990Audi2002.2LL5N/A
1990Audi200 Quattro2.2LL5N/A
1990Audi80N/A
1990Audi80 QuattroN/A
1990Audi90N/A
1990Audi90 QuattroN/A
1990AudiCoupe QuattroN/A
1990AudiV8 Quattro3.6LV8N/A
1990BMW750iLN/A140 Amp
1990PontiacLeMansN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1990PontiacOptimaN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1990Porsche911N/A
1990Porsche944N/A
1990VolkswagenCabrioletN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1990VolkswagenCorradoN/A90 Amp
1990VolkswagenGolfN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1990VolkswagenJettaN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1990VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1989Audi1002.3LL5N/A
1989Audi100 Quattro2.3LL5N/A
1989Audi2002.2LL5N/A
1989Audi200 Quattro2.2LL5N/A
1989Audi80N/A
1989Audi80 QuattroN/A
1989Audi90N/A
1989Audi90 QuattroN/A
1989BMW750iLN/A140 Amp
1989PontiacLeMansN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1989PontiacOptimaN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1989Porsche928N/A
1989Porsche944N/A
1989VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1989VolkswagenFoxN/A
1989VolkswagenGolfN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1989VolkswagenJettaN/AExc. Alt. No. 175903023T, AA; Bosch
1989VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1988Audi5000 QuattroN/A
1988Audi80N/A
1988Audi80 QuattroN/A
1988Audi90N/A
1988Audi90 QuattroN/A
1988BMW750iLN/A140 Amp
1988PontiacLeMansN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1988PontiacOptimaN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1988Porsche924N/A
1988Porsche928N/A
1988Porsche944N/A
1988VolkswagenCabrioletN/A
1988VolkswagenFoxN/A
1988VolkswagenGolfN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1988VolkswagenJettaN/AExc. Alt. No. 175903023T, AA; Bosch
1988VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1988VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1987Audi4000N/A
1987Audi4000 QuattroN/A
1987Audi5000 QuattroN/A
1987AudiCoupeN/A
1987Porsche924N/A
1987Porsche928N/A
1987Porsche944N/A
1987VolkswagenCabrioletN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1987VolkswagenFoxN/A
1987VolkswagenGolfN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1987VolkswagenJettaN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1987VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1987VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1986Audi4000N/A
1986Audi4000 QuattroN/A
1986Audi5000 QuattroN/A
1986AudiCoupeN/A
1986AudiQuattro2.2LL5N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1986Porsche928N/A
1986Porsche944N/A
1986VolkswagenCabrioletN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1986VolkswagenGolfN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1986VolkswagenJettaN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1986VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1986VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1985Audi4000N/A
1985Audi4000 QuattroN/A
1985AudiCoupeN/A
1985AudiQuattro2.2LL5N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1985ChryslerDaytona2.2LL4N/A
1985ChryslerLaser2.2LL4N/A
1985ChryslerLeBaron2.2LL4N/A
1985Dodge6002.2LL4N/A
1985DodgeAries2.2LL4N/A100 Amp - Fits various alternators, verify specific details before purchasing.
1985DodgeCharger2.2LL4N/A
1985DodgeDaytona2.2LL4N/A
1985DodgeLancer2.2LL4N/A
1985Porsche928N/A
1985Porsche944N/A
1985VolkswagenCabrioletN/AExc. Alt. No. 175903023T, AA; Bosch
1985VolkswagenGolfN/A
1985VolkswagenJettaN/AExc. Alt. No. 175903023T, AA; Bosch
1985VolkswagenQuantumN/A
1985VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1984Audi40002.2LL5N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1984Audi40001.8LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1984Audi4000 Quattro2.2LL5N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1984AudiCoupeN/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1984AudiQuattro2.2LL5N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1984VolkswagenJettaN/AExc. Alt. No. 175903023T, AA; Bosch
1984VolkswagenQuantum1.6LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1984VolkswagenQuantum1.8LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1984VolkswagenQuantum2.2LL5N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1984VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1983Audi40002.2LL5N/AOE No. 035903023D,035903015L, M, N, P, Q, T; Bosch
1983Audi40001.6LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1983Audi40001.7LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1983AudiCoupeN/AOE No. 035903023D,035903015L, M, N, P, Q, T; Bosch
1983AudiQuattro2.2LL5N/AOE No. 035903015L, M, N, P, Q, T; Bosch
1983VolkswagenJettaN/AExc. Alt. No. 175903023T, AA; Bosch
1983VolkswagenQuantum2.2LL5N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1983VolkswagenQuantum1.6LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1983VolkswagenQuantum1.7LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1983VolkswagenRabbit PickupN/AExc. Alt. No. 175903023T, AA; Bosch
1983VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1982Audi40001.6LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1982Audi40001.7LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1982Audi40002.2LL5N/AOE No. 035903023D,035903015L, M, N, P, Q, T; Bosch
1982AudiCoupeN/AOE No. 035903023D,035903015L, M, N, P, Q, T; Bosch
1982VolkswagenJettaN/AExc. Alt. No. 175903023T, AA; Bosch
1982VolkswagenQuantum1.6LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1982VolkswagenQuantum1.7LL4N/AStarter Drive fitment note: Verify compatibility with your vehicle's make, model, and engine size prior to buying.
1982VolkswagenRabbit PickupN/AExc. Alt. No. 175903023T, AA; Bosch
1982VolkswagenVanagonN/A
1981Audi40002.2LL5N/AOE No. 035903015L, M, N, Q; Bosch
1981AudiCoupeN/AOE No. 035903015L, M, Q; Bosch
1981VolkswagenVanagonN/A

* 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:

00098158050019810805KZ009-311-219010-409-607010409607051-38420635 501 008102720A110551191140762911900.21413.011243-33-04712541277125472091271495136903142919161533916196861815891B4399211-405-625211-405-625A211-405-625C211-405-645C211405625A211405645C218230242106826341062681801031-21-1-468-89031-21-1-634-10631-21-2-634-1063142103R91320018328018374492538-0080938-0630838-9991838440-41B12391349940210-A010040210-A0600402239ES409610145719649335-10065200957352415852720-36200550762550772594873R916052333464-00048651819R91652075R91652081R91741340674506308-00457196-08-97028116-081AB-1238BA828086R918501-33-07588241118933738A-1200C8L0302990368-3100290368-3103690368-31036-8590368-3106790368-31067-000909-87-60-0009192129999.059.001.00999.059.006.00999.059.012.00999.059.018.00999.059.098.00A-6A153213ZA25169AA6AQX42845B5A-1201ABR6BT6SBTC280C065C15351C3HA-1200AC3HA-1200BC3XZ-1200AC3XZ-1200A1D5NN-1200AE0ZZ-7F431BE3TZ-1200AE55171

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