Is the cluster for an AAZ or a TDI? The tach signal from the alternator is a much higher frequency than most tachometers expect. If it's a TDI tach rather than an AAZ tach it's probably expecting a signal from the crank speed sensor which sends 4 pulses per revolution. The alternator sends out probably 10 times that, which would lead to exactly the behaviour you are seeing.
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