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:
1. To install the cap, turn it clockwise until it “clicks”. This indicates that
the cap is securely tightened.
2. To close the lid, press the edge of the lid. Make sure it is securely closed.
✽ NOTICE
When refueling fully at an up hill, the fuel gauge may not point to the 1
(or F) position.
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1. Pull the release lever to unlatch the hood. The hood should pop open slightly.
WARNING
Open the hood after turning off the engine on a flat surface, shifting the
shift lever to the P(Park) position for automatic transaxle / dual clutch transmission
and to the 1(First) gear or R(Reverse) for ma ...