2003 Volkswagen Passat charging

2003 VOLKSWAGEN PASSAT
120 MILES • 1.8L • 6 CYL • TURBO • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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LOOSEARROW45
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replaced alternator and battery still wont charge getting alternator workshop message
Mar 24, 2015 at 4:52 PM
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JACOBANDNICKOLAS
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Have you checked the fusible link between the alt and battery? It looks like a regular wire but functions as a fuse. If it is bad, the alt can't charge the battery. Also, check to make sure the alternator is getting power from the battery.
Mar 24, 2015 at 6:16 PM