# Passat Alternator **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** passat, lights, alternators\ **Created:** [June 28, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-alternator/32545 "2009-06-28T20:00:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 3\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![majorblank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/35a633/32.png) [@majorblank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majorblank)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2009, 8:00pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-alternator/32545/1 "2009-06-28T20:00:31Z")
Have an 02 Passat 4motion, 72k miles. new battery went dead, , jumped it and took it back to parts store. Battery was recharged, but alternator showed no output. Is there any other possible explanation short of replacing the alternator? (Upwards of $800?) There was no alt warning light on the dash even though it comes on when the ignition is turned on. ---
**Author:** ![Wha-Who](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/9f8e36/32.png) [@Wha-Who](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Wha-Who)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2009, 8:25pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-alternator/32545/2 "2009-06-28T20:25:56Z")
Electrical problems can be difficult to diagnose from a distance unless a person has an experience identical to yours. An alternator need not cost $800. You can get a new alternator for your Passat from [PartsPlaceInc.com](http://PartsPlaceInc.com) for $200. You will need to install it yourself or find some car crazy teenage kid to do it for you. If a failed alternator is not your problem, then you have a spare alternator for later and money left over for other attempts to repair the problem. ---
**Author:** ![majorblank](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/35a633/32.png) [@majorblank](https://community.cartalk.com/u/majorblank)\ **Post date:** [June 28, 2009, 9:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/passat-alternator/32545/3 "2009-06-28T21:59:53Z")
Thanks for the answer. I’ve checked out a Haynes manual on replacing it myself. The first line read, “Remove Front Bumper”. This sounds like a job for someone who knows what they’re doing. I’ve found a local shop who quoted me about half what a dealer would charge.