{"product_id":"alternator-for-volkswagen-rabbit-1975-1979-1-5l-1-6l","title":"Alternator for Volkswagen Rabbit (1975-1979) 1.5L 1.6L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Fit Bosch-Style Alternator for 1975-1979 Volkswagen Rabbit (Mk1)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The replacement alternator restores factory charging performance on the 1975-1979 Volkswagen Rabbit to eliminate electrical brownouts and maintain a constant 13.5V to 14.5V system output.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Volkswagen Rabbit Charging Limitations\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecades of engine bay thermal cycling degrade factory charging systems on the classic \u003cstrong\u003eMk1\u003c\/strong\u003e platform. Original internal components suffer from brush wear, hardened slip ring grooves, and diode pack degradation. In the vintage \u003cstrong\u003eEA827\u003c\/strong\u003e engine bay, excessive heat exposure causes the stock internal voltage regulator to drift, leading to erratic output, dimming sealed-beam headlamps, slow starter motor turnover, and battery draw at idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to exacting original equipment tolerances, this Bosch-style 12-volt alternator features precision-wound, heavy-gauge copper stator coils and a dynamic-balanced rotor to maximize electromagnetic efficiency. High-temperature sealed ball bearings eliminate mechanical drag and belt-load whining. Equipped with a fresh internal solid-state voltage regulator, it stabilizes DC output across the entire rev range. Every unit undergoes automated dyno bench testing to guarantee proper amperage delivery before leaving the facility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1x Remanufactured Bosch-Style 12V Alternator (Part # AL86X)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv style=\"overflow-x: auto; margin-bottom: 20px;\"\u003e\n  \u003ctable width=\"100%\" style=\"border-collapse: collapse; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0; font-size: 14px; min-width: 300px;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eFitment\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1975-1979 Volkswagen Rabbit\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eEngine \/ Chassis\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e1.5L \/ 1.6L \u003cstrong\u003eEA827\u003c\/strong\u003e \/ \u003cstrong\u003eMk1\u003c\/strong\u003e (Typ 17)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr style=\"background-color: #f9f9f9;\"\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eStock Output\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e48-71 hp \/ 56-83 lb-ft\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth style=\"padding:10px; text-align: left; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003eReplaces OEM Part #\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003ctd style=\"padding:10px; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e0120489582\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0120489746\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0120489747\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0120489260\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0120489261\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e0120489559\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCompatibility\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1975 Volkswagen Rabbit 1.5L Gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1976 Volkswagen Rabbit 1.6L Gas\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1977-1979 Volkswagen Rabbit 1.5L Diesel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u0026amp; Fitment Warnings\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eDoes this fit the Mk1 Rabbit?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct bolt-in fit for the 1975-1979 Volkswagen Rabbit equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eEA827\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5L and 1.6L engines using factory bracketry and wiring terminals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eShould I charge my battery before installing this alternator?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, ensure the battery is fully charged prior to installation; alternators are engineered to maintain a charge cycle, not recover a deeply discharged battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Volkswagen Precision Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMaintain your European classic with factory-matched charging hardware designed to protect sensitive ignition components and preserve the electrical reliability of your vintage Volkswagen.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67901293166840,"sku":"DS-ESHL08KI4","price":330.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/alternator-for-volkswagen-rabbit-1975-1979-1-5l-1-6l-1.jpg?v=1793334993","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/de\/products\/alternator-for-volkswagen-rabbit-1975-1979-1-5l-1-6l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}