{"product_id":"alternator-for-volkswagen-scirocco-1975-1976-1-5l-1-6l","title":"Alternator for Volkswagen Scirocco (1975-1976) 1.5L 1.6L","description":"\u003ch2 style=\"font-size: clamp(18px, 3vw, 21px); margin-bottom: 15px; line-height: 1.3;\"\u003eDirect-Fit Remanufactured Alternator for 1975-1976 Volkswagen Scirocco (Typ 53)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat it Does:\u003c\/strong\u003e The replacement Bosch-style alternator restores stable 12-volt charging output on the 1975-1976 Volkswagen Scirocco to eliminate accessory voltage drop and prevent battery discharge at idle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Stock Volkswagen Scirocco Charging System Failure\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFactory charging systems on the first-generation \u003cstrong\u003eTyp 53\u003c\/strong\u003e Scirocco suffer from aged internal components after decades of heat cycling. Worn carbon brushes, grooved slip rings, and degraded internal voltage regulators lead to severe charging drops below the critical 13.5V threshold. Under thermal stress, degraded diode rectifiers fail to convert AC to DC efficiently, causing headlight flickering, ignition misfires under load, and parasitic battery drain that leaves early water-cooled Volkswagens stranded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Engineering Solution\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis OE-spec remanufactured unit restores baseline electrical integrity using heavy-gauge copper stator windings, precision-balanced rotors, and premium sealed bearings designed to handle high-RPM belt loads. Equipped with a fresh internal solid-state voltage regulator, it delivers stable 13.5V to 14.5V output straight to the factory harness. Direct-fit housing architecture matches factory bracketry and pulley alignment, replacing worn units marked by OEM reference numbers \u003cstrong\u003e0120489582\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003e0120489746\u003c\/strong\u003e with zero core conversion required.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's Included\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1 Remanufactured Bosch-Style Alternator (Part Number: 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: solid font-size: min-width:\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;\"\u003e1975-1976 Volkswagen Scirocco\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;\"\u003eEA827 (1.5L \/ 1.6L) \/ Typ 53\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;\"\u003e70-76 hp \/ 81-83 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;\"\u003e0120489582, 0120489746, 0120489747, 0120489260, 0120489261, 0120489559, AL86X\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 Scirocco 1.5L L4 (EA827)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e1976 Volkswagen Scirocco 1.6L L4 (EA827)\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 Typ 53 Scirocco?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, this is a direct bolt-on fit for the 1975-1976 Volkswagen Scirocco \u003cstrong\u003eTyp 53\u003c\/strong\u003e equipped with the \u003cstrong\u003eEA827\u003c\/strong\u003e 1.5L or 1.6L inline-four engine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch4\u003eDo I need to charge my battery before installing this alternator?\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes, always fully charge the battery prior to installation, as pulling high amperage through a new alternator to charge a dead battery can overheat the internal diodes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Volkswagen Precision Caliber\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePreserving early water-cooled European classics requires strict adherence to OEM charging tolerances, ensuring factory relays, gauges, and ignition components receive consistent voltage without electrical interference.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VelocityMax","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67901296869624,"sku":"DS-E6814M4ZD","price":330.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/1290\/2648\/files\/alternator-for-volkswagen-scirocco-1975-1976-1-5l-1-6l-1.jpg?v=1793335047","url":"https:\/\/performancechiptuning.com\/products\/alternator-for-volkswagen-scirocco-1975-1976-1-5l-1-6l","provider":"Performance Chip Tuning","version":"1.0","type":"link"}