Kia Sportage: Charging System / Alternator Specifications

Kia Sportage QL (2015-2025) Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Alternator Specifications

Specification

Alternator

Item	Specification
Rated voltage	13.5V , 140A
Speed in use	1,500 - 18,000rpm
Pin	3 (C, L, FR)
Pully Type	General pulley
Voltage regulator	IC Regulator built in type
Default regulated voltage (V) [COM terminal]	14.39 - 15.43 [-35°C (31°F)]
	14.15 - 14.95 [25°C (77°F)]
	13.23 - 14.49 [140°C (284°F)]
Regulator Setting Voltage (V) [COM terminal]	11.0 - 16.0 [5,000 rpm / min / 10A]

Troubleshooting

Troubleshooting • Be careful not to short-circuit the wiring by the body or other ...

Alternator Description and operation

Description The Alternator has eight built-in diodes, each rectifying AC current to DC current. Therefore, DC current appears at alternator "B" terminal. In additi ...

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