Kia Soul: Alternator Description
Kia Soul 2014-2019 PS Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Alternator Description
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. Overrunning Alternator Decoupler (OAD) pully 3. Rotor 4. Stator 5. Rectifier |
On-vehicle Inpection
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First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform
troubleshooting in accord ...
Alternator Specification
Alternator
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Specification
Nominal output
13.5V, 110A
Speed in use
1,000 ~ 18,000 rpm
Voltage regulator
IC Regulator bu ...
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Rheostat Inspection
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the crash pad lower panel.
(Refer to Body - "Crash Pad ...
Positive Crankcase Ventilation (PCV) Valve Inspection
1.
Insert a thin stick (A) into the PCV valve (B) from the threaded
side to check that the plunger movement.
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Heater Core Replacement
1.
Disconnect the negative (-) battery terminal.
2.
Remove the heater and blower assembly.
(Refer to Heater -"Heater Unit")
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