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.

1. Brush
2. Drive belt pulley
3. Rotor
4. Stator
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Specification
Alternator
Item
Specification
Rated voltage
13.5V , 140A
Speed in use
1,500 - 18, ...
Circuit Diagram
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COM signal - When controlling the voltage generated, the ECM
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Other information:
To remove the mechanical key, press and hold the release button (1) and remove
the mechanical key (2).
To reinstall the mechanical key, put the key into the hole and push it until
a click sound is heard.
With a smart key, you can lock or unlock a door (and Liftgate) and start the
engine.
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The LCD display modes can be changed by using the control buttons on the steering
wheel.
(1) : MODE button for change the
LCD MODES
(2) /
: MOVE scroll switch for select the items
(3) OK : SET/RESET button for set the items or reset the items ...