Kia Soul: Alternator Description
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Alternator 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. Overrunning Alternator Decoupler (OAD) pully 3. Rotor 4. Stator 5. Rectifier |
On-vehicle Inpection
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First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform
troubleshooting in accord ...
Alternator Specification
Alternator
ltem
Specification
Nominal output
13.5V, 110A
Speed in use
1,000 ~ 18,000 rpm
Voltage regulator
IC Regulator bu ...
See also:
Owner maintenance schedule
When you stop for fuel:
Check the engine oil level.
Check the coolant level in the coolant reservoir.
Check the windshield washer fluid level.
Look for low or under-inflated tires. Check if ...
Prompt Feedback
This feature is used to change voice command feedback between Normal and Expert
modes.
Select [Prompt Feedback]
Set through
TUNE knob
On : This mode is for beginner users and provides d ...
Engine Oil Inspection
Engine Oil
1.
Check the engine oil quality.
Check the oil deterioration, entry of water, discoloring of thinning.
If the quality is visibly poor, replace the ...