OEM Audi Q5 Alternators Online

The alternator is part of your Audi Q5 SUV's charging system, and responsible for proving the electricity that systems and accessories depend on. It does so in a straightforward way, by taking the mechanical energy that's produced by your engine and converting it into the electricity that recharges your battery and runs most systems and accessories.

Audi Q5 Alternators FAQ

How Does An Audi Q5 Alternator Work?

First, the crankshaft takes the vertical motion of the engine pistons and transforms it into rotary motion. That moves a drive belt that's attached to a pulley located on the rotor shaft. Inside the shaft, magnetic coils get agitated by the movement and create a magnetic field. The field is captured as AC power by a rectifier, and then turned into the DC power that fuels your SUV's many systems and parts.

How Do I Spot a Bad Alternator?

However, even the best alternator can begin to fail over time. That's not ideal, since if it dies you'll be using the reserves in your battery -- which will quickly drain due to the demand. Signs of alternator trouble include:

• Flickering or dimming headlights
• The sound system begins acting up
• The power windows stop working
• There's a whining noise coming from your engine
• Your battery repeatedly dies

Which Replacement Alternators Are Best For My audi Q5?

If you suspect alternator trouble, check your battery's charge level first. if it's low, give it a good charge. If it remains low after that charge, your alternator's likely beginning to go bad. Replace it as soon as possible, and be sure to use the right one for your SUV. That's one made by Audi, since they're the only alternators that are guaranteed to be compatible with your SUV. Find yours right here in our online auto parts inventory, in stock and priced significantly lower than the MSRP.