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Condition Value
expand_moreAlternator charging current
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP at 5000 RPM, 126 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP at 5000 RPM, 128 N⋅m at 3300 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.4 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.4 L 74 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6) 7090 A
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6) 7090 A
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6) 7090 A
1.6 16V with gasoline straight-4 1.6 L 103 HP engine (2000.2–2005.6) 7090 A
1.8 4motion with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1998.5–2005.6) 70120 A
1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 7090 A
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 70120 A
1.8 with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 123 HP engine (1997.8–2005.6) 70120 A
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 172 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (2000.10–2005.6) 70120 A
2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6) 70120 A
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5200 RPM, 170 N⋅m at 2400 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5) 70120 A
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP at 5400 RPM, 172 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5) 70120 A
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1998.7–2004.5) 70120 A
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (1998.7–2004.5) 70120 A
2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5) 70120 A
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline V6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) 70120 A
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6) 70120 A
2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP engine (1999.3–2005.6) 70120 A
All other modifications 90120 A
expand_moreAlternator manufacturer
Variant 1 Bosch
Variant 2 Valeo
expand_moreBattery capacity
expand_more1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
Variant 1 44 A⋅h
Variant 2 61 A⋅h
expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)
Variant 1 44 A⋅h
Variant 2 61 A⋅h
expand_more1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP at 4200 RPM, 133 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)
Variant 1 60 A⋅h
Variant 2 72 A⋅h
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)
Variant 1 60 A⋅h
Variant 2 72 A⋅h
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)
Variant 1 60 A⋅h
Variant 2 72 A⋅h
expand_more2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)
Variant 1 44 A⋅h
Variant 2 60 A⋅h
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)
Variant 1 44 A⋅h
Variant 2 60 A⋅h
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
Variant 1 61 A⋅h
Variant 2 72 A⋅h
All other modifications 44 A⋅h
expand_moreBattery cold test current
expand_more1.8 T GTI with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 177 HP at 5500 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1950 RPM engine (2001.8–2005.6)
Variant 1 220 A
To DIN standard
Variant 2 330 A
To DIN standard
expand_more1.8 T with gasoline straight-4 1.8 L 148 HP at 5700 RPM, 210 N⋅m at 1750 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)
Variant 1 220 A
To DIN standard
Variant 2 330 A
To DIN standard
expand_more1.9 SDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 67 HP at 4200 RPM, 133 N⋅m at 2200 RPM engine (1997.8–2005.6)
Variant 1 280 A
To DIN standard
Variant 2 380 A
expand_more1.9 TDI 4motion with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 129 HP at 4000 RPM, 310 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (2000.11–2005.6)
Variant 1 280 A
To DIN standard
Variant 2 380 A
expand_more1.9 TDI with diesel straight-4 1.9 L 109 HP at 4150 RPM, 235 N⋅m at 1900 RPM engine (1997.8–2004.5)
Variant 1 280 A
To DIN standard
Variant 2 380 A
expand_more2.0 4motion with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP engine (2000.10–2005.6)
Variant 1 220 A
To DIN standard
Variant 2 280 A
To DIN standard
expand_more2.0 with gasoline straight-4 2.0 L 114 HP, 116 N⋅m at 5200 RPM engine (1998.7–2004.5)
Variant 1 220 A
To DIN standard
Variant 2 280 A
To DIN standard
expand_more2.8 V6 4motion with gasoline vr-6 2.8 L 201 HP at 6200 RPM, 270 N⋅m at 3200 RPM engine (1999.3–2005.6)
Variant 1 330 A
To DIN standard
Variant 2 380 A
To DIN standard
All other modifications 220 A
To DIN standard
Battery voltage 12 V
Starter power 2.41 hp

Specifications of electrical components installed in 2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback.

Please be noted that all capacities listed here are approximate. Check fluid levels when adding or refilling as recommended in your 2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback user's manual. Keep in mind that all information here is provided “as is” without any warranty of any kind.

Before doing any DIY service please check your insurance policy and Volkswagen warranty policy for your region. In some regions DIY service may invalidate your warranty.

Conquer your fears and never give up!

DIY car service is not as difficult as it looks like and it might save you thousands of dollars per year. It might be even fun and a good thing to do with your kids on a weekend to teach them how basic machinery works. It's really hard to screw something up and damage your car permanently if you use right tools, follow Volkswagen Golf Hatchback service manual and use right parts and fluids in prescribed amounts. Even modern cars stuffed with electronics can be serviced in your garage or even in your driveway. Changing engine oil, brake fluid, ATF, replacing brake pads, and etc. It's all may be done by yourself in a mater of a couple of hours.

Doing basic service for your 2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback you're not only saving money, but also also improving your technical skills and learning something new.

2004 Volkswagen Golf Hatchback generations

In 2004 Volkswagen offered 2 generations of the Golf Hatchback. Electrical system specifications may vary in different generations. Be sure that you are looking at the rigt modification.

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