Kia Cadenza YG: 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

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

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

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    Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2021 Service Manual: Surround View Monitoring Switch Repair procedures

    Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the floor console upper cover. (Refer to Body - "Floor Console Assembly") 3. Disconnect the console upper cover connector (A). 4. Remove the cup holder assembly (A) after loosening the mounting screws.

    Kia Cadenza YG 2016-2021 Service Manual: Blind Spot Detection Unit Repair procedures

    Removal 1. Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal. 2. Remove the rear bumper. (Refer to Body - "Rear Bumper") 3. Remove the BSD unit (A) after loosening the mounting screws.     Take care not to separate the bracket from rear bumper when removing the BSD sensor.

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