Kia Cadenza: Charging System / Alternator Description and Operation

Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2024 Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / 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 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 pully
3. Rotor
4. Stator
5. Rectifier

Repair procedures

On-vehicle Inpection • First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure for that DTC. (Refer to DT ...

Alternator Specifications

Specification ItemSpecificationRated voltage13.5V , 150ASpeed in use1,500 ~ 18,000rpmVoltage regulatorIC Regulator built in typeDefault regulated voltage (V) [COM terminal]14.0 ~ 15.5 (-35°C)14. ...

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