Alternator-Base Valeo 439675 fits 2008 BMW M3 4.0L-V8
VALEO 439618 alternator for the 2008-2012 Audi S5 V8 4.2L charges the battery and powers the electrical system while the engine runs. This VALEO alternator is a new part that replaces a worn or failed unit on that engine.
A battery warning light, dimming headlights or a battery that keeps going flat can mean this alternator is worn, though a tired battery or a slack drive belt can lie behind them. Find the cause before you replace the alternator.
It is an alternator replacement for the 2008-2012 Audi S5 V8 4.2L, with an application-specific design for a direct fit.
Fit and size
Build and materials
This listing holds one alternator, and the 2008-2012 Audi S5 V8 4.2L takes one.
Interchange: 079903015F · 478140 · 11424 · 15051 · 12951 · 079903015FX
This part cross-references / interchanges with the following part numbers:
Is the VALEO 439618 the right alternator for the 2008-2012 Audi S5 V8 4.2L?
Yes. VALEO 439618 is an alternator made for the 2008-2012 Audi S5 V8 4.2L, which takes one.
How many alternators come with this listing?
Just one. This listing is a single alternator, and the fitment calls for one per vehicle.
What is the pulley diameter on the VALEO 439618 alternator?
The VALEO 439618 pulley measures 77.7 mm across, which you can compare with the pulley on your old unit.
My battery keeps going flat; can a worn alternator be the reason?
It can be, since the alternator recharges the battery while you drive, and a battery light or dimming headlights can go with it. A shop can test charging output, which needs the engine running.
Is part number 079903015F the same as VALEO 439618?
Yes. 079903015F is one of the numbers this VALEO alternator replaces.
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