Mike88

I’ve been checking the official Audi parts page for the updated alternator (4N0-903-028-P), I’ve noticed the price has gone from 1,300 two days ago to now 770$ in my area. Could this be an indication that parts are becoming more readily available?

ThomasWShea

check the listing carefully, that 770$ price is probably for a rebuilt alternator...i made that mistake on an earlier post.

ajmilan

Right. I think the rebuilt has an X at the end...

Mike88

this is for part 4N0903028P on the Audi parts official site. Check it out yourself, though price may differ based on your location.

ajmilan

Just checked as well. No X. Appears to be first-run part.

ThomasWShea

Interesting. I see it various audi dealer sites for a variety of prices. as low as 550$ up to 1300$. I wonder what is going on. And yes I know the refurb has the X, i just thought better check carefully, to see the fine print.

A while back, someone said a new part was out, but we never saw proof on any of the audi dealer part sites. maybe this is a case where they are dropping the price on this part? and a new one is in the pipe line? But who would want this alternator if it is part of the fatal issue?

Mike88

I thought the one ending with “P” is the new part dealers are trying to get a hold of…

ThomasWShea

Yes, that looks like the Q8 part. The SQ8 and RSQ8 part is different.

ThomasWShea

This is the post where I had stumbled upon the X part: https://www.audiworld.com/forums/aud.../#post25780853
It also has links to all 3 parts. It looks the the part price for the RSQ8 and Q8 have dropped...and most dealers will probably pickup that lower part price soon.

Mike88

I spoke to my SA today, he mentioned that he’s expecting a shipment of parts in a couple of weeks and is hoping it’s enough to fix most of the vehicles currently on the wait list (19 at the moment). He thinks we might be at the tail end of this fiasco. I’m not putting too much weight on what he said but seeing the alternator coincidently price drop today has my hopes up.