Kia Carens: Charging System / Alternator Specifications
Alternator
Item
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Specification
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Rated voltage
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13.5V, 110A
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Speed in use
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1,000 ~ 18,000 rpm
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Voltage regulator
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IC Regulator built-in type
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Regulator Setting Voltage
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External mode
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Refer to below graph
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Internal mode
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14.55 ± 0.3V
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Temperature Gradient
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External mode
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0 ± 3 mV / °C
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Internal mode
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-3.5 ± 2mV / °C
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※ Regulator Setting Voltage (External mode)
Description
The Alternator has eight built-in diodes, each rectifying AC current to DC current.
Therefore, DC current appears at alternator "B" terminal.
In additi ...
Components
1. OAD
(Overrunning Alternator Decoupler)
2. Front Bracket
3. Front Bearing
4. Stator
5. Rotor
6. Rear Bearing
7. Rear
Brack ...
Other information:
Never move the shift lever from P (Park) or N (Neutral) to any other position
with the accelerator pedal depressed.
Never move the shift lever into P (Park) when the vehicle is in motion.
Be sure the car is completely stopped before you attempt to shift into R
(Reverse) or D (Drive).
Never ...
Draining water from fuel filter
The fuel filter for diesel engine plays an important role of separating water
from fuel and accumulating the water in its bottom.
If water accumulates in the fuel filter, the warning light comes on when the
ignition switch is in the ON position.
If this warning lig ...