6PK1700 / 6PK1698 6-Rib Auxiliary Drive Belt
Brand new aftermarket multi-rib auxiliary / serpentine drive belt for vehicles requiring the 03C 260 849 A VAG belt specification or an approved 6PK1698 / 6PK1700 equivalent. This is the external accessory-drive belt used to drive components such as the alternator and, on applicable vehicles, the air-conditioning compressor.
Key Specifications
- Belt family: 6PK1700
- Number of ribs: 6
- Nominal aftermarket length: 1700 mm
- OE-equivalent catalogue length: approximately 1698 mm
- Reference width: approximately 21.0-21.36 mm
- Type: Multi-V / Poly-V / serpentine / auxiliary drive belt
- Colour: Black
- Condition: Brand new aftermarket replacement
- SKU: 6PK1700
OE / OEM Reference Numbers
- VW / Audi / SEAT / Skoda / VAG: 03C 260 849 A / 03C260849A
- VW / VAG cross-reference: 030 145 933 AC / 030145933AC
- VW / VAG cross-reference: 030 145 933 AQ / 030145933AQ
Common Aftermarket Cross References
- Gates: 6PK1700
- Continental / ContiTech: 6PK1698
- Dayco: 6PK1698 / 6PK1700
- Bosch: 1 987 947 548
- FEBI Bilstein: 28968 / 178154
- INA: FB 6PK1698 / FB 6PK1700
- SKF: VKMV 6PK1698 / VKMV 6PK1700
- Meyle: 050 006 1698
- Blue Print: AD06R1700
- SNR: CA6PK1700
- Hutchinson: 1697 K 6 / 1700 K 6
Why 1698 mm and 1700 mm both appear: belt manufacturers use slightly different nominal naming conventions for this size. Major catalogues cross 03C260849A to both 6PK1698 and 6PK1700 products. Always match the OE number, rib count and vehicle specification rather than relying on the last two millimetres of the trade name alone.
Documented VAG Vehicle Compatibility
The following applications are supported by current OE / aftermarket catalogues for 03C260849A. Fitment can still vary by engine code, air-conditioning equipment and production date.
- Audi A1 / A1 Sportback (8X) – selected 1.4 TFSI 185PS applications, including CAVG / CTHG engines, typically with air conditioning.
- SEAT Alhambra (7N) – selected 1.4 TSI applications including CAVA / CNWB / CTHA.
- SEAT Ibiza IV / Ibiza SportCoupe / Ibiza ST (6J / 6P) – selected 1.4 TSI 150PS / 180PS applications including CAVF, CNUB, CTHF, CTJB, CAVE, CTHE and CTJC.
- Skoda Fabia II / Fabia II Combi (5J) – 1.4 TSI vRS / RS 180PS applications including CAVE / CTHE, around 2010-2014.
- VW Golf V / Golf VI / Golf Plus / Golf Variant – selected 1.4 TSI applications including BLG, BMY, CAVD, CTHD, CTKA and CNWA engine families.
- VW Jetta V / Jetta VI – selected 1.4 TSI applications using the same OE belt reference.
- VW Scirocco III – selected 1.4 TSI 160PS applications including CAVD / CTHD / CTKA / CNWA.
- VW Beetle / Beetle Cabriolet (5C) – selected 1.4 TSI 160PS applications including CAVD / CNWA / CTHD / CTKA.
- VW Touran (1T1 / 1T2 / 1T3) – selected 1.4 TSI and 1.4 TSI EcoFuel applications including CAVB, CAVC, CTHB, CTHC and CDGA.
- VW Sharan (7N) – selected 1.4 TSI applications including CAVA / CNWB / CTHA.
- VW Eos – selected 1.4 TSI applications including CAVD.
- VW Passat / Passat CC / CC – selected 1.4 TSI / EcoFuel applications where 03C260849A is specified.
- VW Tiguan – selected applications where the original belt reference is 03C260849A.
Important Fitment Checks
- Match the OE number 03C260849A whenever possible.
- Check the old belt is a 6-rib belt and approximately 1698-1700 mm long.
- Many VAG applications specify this belt specifically for vehicles fitted with air conditioning.
- Engine code, alternator / compressor layout and production date can change the required belt even within the same vehicle model.
- If unsure, check by VIN or compare the number printed on the existing belt before ordering.
Not a Timing Belt
This is an external auxiliary / serpentine drive belt. It is not the engine timing belt or timing chain.
Installation Advice
Inspect the belt tensioner, idler pulleys and driven pulleys before fitting. Replace any noisy, rough or damaged components at the same time. Route the belt exactly as specified by the vehicle manufacturer and ensure every rib is correctly seated in the pulley grooves before starting the engine.
Condition
Brand new aftermarket replacement part. OE and manufacturer numbers are supplied for identification and fitment comparison only.