Bench Testing: Stator

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2001 Audi allroad, 2001 Audi S4, 2001 Audi A6, and 2001 Audi A4. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Set ohmmeter on lowest scale. Connect ohmmeter leads between stator leads. If resistance is not about .09-.10 ohm, stator windings are open or shorted. Replace stator.
Set ohmmeter on 1000x scale. Connect ohmmeter leads between stator core and stator lead. If continuity exists, stator is grounded. Replace stator.