Kia Sportage: Charging System / Alternator Description and operation

The Alternator has eight built-in diodes, each rectifying AC current to DC current.

Therefore, DC current appears at alternator "B" terminal.

In addition, the charging voltage of this alternator is regulated by the battery voltage detection system.

The alternator is regulated by the battery voltage detection system.

The main components of the alternator are the rotor, stator, rectifier, capacitor brushes, bearings and V-ribbed belt pulley.

The brush holder contains a built-in electronic voltage regulator.

Alternator Specifications

Specification Alternator Item Specification Rated voltage 13.5V , 140A Speed in use 1,500 - 18, ...

Alternator Schematic diagrams

Circuit Diagram    • COM signal - When controlling the voltage generated, the ECM ...

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