Hi, no we don’t get service mode pins, I used my jack to support the crash beam and slid out, have to unclip some A/C pipe mounting and some wiring loom bits to allow it move enough to get the alternator out. The vehicle is owned by hitachi leasing, so they paid for the alternator and the labour to them is free via us. As with all other breakdown repairs, to be honest I wouldn’t do this roadside due to time needed. I did repair while on shift so put a job in for it, was a Friday night when it failed, didn’t want to have to wait to get it booked in, done etc and have to borrow another patrols van! So jus cracked on!!that's awesome. . .
do you have the service mode slider pins as part of your RAC work kit?
did they pay you for fixing there van?
Hi and yes it came out the top! I can look to check engine code, 67 plate 150bhp 2.0 tdi
i must admit I didn’t know when I started what was involved, quickly realised stuff needed moving out the way, presumably the service pins hold the front end assy, where I just used my jack and and pry bar to hold the bonnet openOEM Procedure:
service position,
remove Polly belt,
disconnect & remove
T6 - Alternator Removal
Procedure for removal and refitting of alternator for TDi engines.www.t6forum.com
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I think I might have to replace my alternator, I have ordered some unofficial service pins from Amazon, do you think the job would have been easier if you had them?