Kia Carens: Charging System / Alternator Description and operation
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. OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler)
3. Rotor
4. Stator
5. Rectifier
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On-vehicle Inpection
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First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform tro ...
Specification
Alternator
Item
Specification
Rated voltage
13.5V, 110A
Speed in use
1,000 ~ 18, ...
Other information:
Interior general precautions
Prevent chemicals such as perfume, cosmetic oil, sun cream, hand cleaner, and
air freshener from contacting the interior parts because they may cause damage or
discoloration. If they do contact the interior parts, wipe them off immediately.
See the instructions that fo ...
With manual transaxle
To start the engine, depress the clutch pedal and brake pedal, then press the
engine start/stop button with the shift lever in the N (Neutral) position.
With automatic transaxle / Dual clutch transmission
To start the engine, depress the brake pedal and press the engine start ...