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:
Here are some important points if you decide to pull a trailer:
Consider using a sway control.You can ask a hitch dealer about sway control.
Do not do any towing with your vehicle during its first 1,200 miles (2,000
km) in order to allow the engine to properly break in. Failure to heed this ...
Description
TREAD Lamp
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Tire Under Inflation / Leak Warning.
1.
Turn on condition
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When tire pressure is below allowed threshold
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Wh ...