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:
Engine oil and filter
The engine oil and filter should be changed at the intervals specified in the
maintenance schedule. If the car is being driven in severe conditions, more frequent
oil and filter changes are required.
Drive belts
Inspect all drive belts for evidence of cuts, cracks, excessive ...
(1) Driver’s door power window switch
(2) Front passenger’s door power window switch
(3) Rear door (left) power window switch*
(4) Rear door (right) power window switch*
(5) Window opening and closing
(6) Automatic power window up*/down*
(7) Power window lock switch*
✽ NOTICE
In cold and wet ...