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.

Repair procedures

On-vehicle Inpection    • First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform tro ...

Alternator Specifications

Specification Alternator Item Specification Rated voltage 13.5V, 110A Speed in use 1,000 ~ 18, ...

Other information:

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Service Manual: Assist Handle Components and components location

Component Location 1. Assist handle ...

Kia Carens RP (2013-2018) Owners Manual: The LDWS may not warn you even if the vehicle leaves the lane, or may warn you even if the vehicle does not leave the lane when

The lane is not visible due to snow, rain, stain, a puddle or many other things. The brightness of the outside changes suddenly. Not turning on the headlight even at night or in the tunnel. Difficult to distinguish the color of the lane from the road. Driving on a steep grade or a curve. Li ...