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:
Your vehicle is equipped with driver's and front passenger's pre-tensioner seat
belts (retractor pretensioner and EFD (Emergency Fastening Device)). The pre-tensioner
seat belts may be activated, when a frontal collision is severe enough, together
with the air bags.
When the vehicle ...
Replacement
1.
Using a clip remover, detach the clips, and remove the hood insulator
pad (A).
Be careful not to damage the hood and body.
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