Kia Soul: Description
The charging system included a battery, an alternator with a built-in
regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire.
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.
Alternator Management System
Alternator management system controls the charging voltage set point in
order to improve fuel economy, manage alternator load under various operating
conditions, keep the battery charged, and protect the battery from over-charging.
ECM controls generating voltage by duty cycle (charging control, discharging
control, normal control) based on the battery conditions and vehicle operating
conditions.
The system conducts discharging control when accelerating a vehicle. Vehicle
reduces an alternator load and consumes an electric power form a battery.
The system conducts charging control when decelerating a vehicle. Vehicle
increases an alternator load and charges a battery.
Charging System
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On-vehicle Inpection
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First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform
troubleshooting in accord ...
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Cruise Control Switch Inspection
[Measuring Resistance]
1.
Disconnect the cruise control switch connector from the control
switch.
2.
Measure resistanc ...
Tire Pressure Monitoring System indicator
Low tire pressure indicator / TPMS malfunction indicator
The low tire pressure telltale comes on for 3 seconds after the ignition switch
is turned to the "ON" position.
The low tire pr ...
Antenna (if equipped)
Your vehicle uses a roof antenna to receive AM or/and FM broadcast signals. This
antenna is removable. To remove the roof antenna, turn it counterclockwise. To install
the roof antenna, turn i ...