The charging system includes a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire.
The Alternator has 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 ECM.
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. Dirve belt pulley
3. Rotor
4. Stator
5. Rectifier
Alternator Management System (AMS)
Alternator management system controls the charging voltage
set point in order to improve fuel economy, manage alternator load under
various operating conditions, keep the battery charged, and protect the
battery from over-charging. ECM controls generating voltage by duty
cycle (charging control, discharging control, normal control) based on
the battery conditions and vehicle operating conditions.
The system conducts discharging control when accelerating a
vehicle. Vehicle reduces an alternator load and consumes an electric
power form a battery.
The system conducts charging control when decelerating a vehicle. Vehicle increases an alternator load and charges a battery.
On-vehicle Inspection
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Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals.
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Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is g ...
Other Information:
Tilting the sunroof
Before opening or closing the sunroof, open the roller blind (refer to the following
page for instructions on how to use the roller blind).
To open the sunroof, push the sunroof control lever upw ...
LCD display warning
Key not in vehicle
If the smart key is not in the vehicle and if any door is opened or closed with
the ENGINE START/STOP button in the ACC, ON, or START position, the warning illuminates
on the L ...