Kia Forte: 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.

On-vehicle Inpection

   • First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting in accordan ...

Alternator Specification

Alternator [Non-ISG type] Item Specification Rated voltage 13.5V, 90A Speed in use 1,000 ~ 18,000 rpm Voltage regulator IC ...

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Removal
1. Turn ignition switch OFF and disconnect the negative (-) battery cable. 2. Disconnect the vacuum pump connector (A). ...

Variable Intake Solenoid (VIS) Valve Inspection
1. Turn the ignition switch OFF. 2. Disconnect the VIS valve connector. 3. Measure resistance between VIS valve ...

Front Cross Member
* These dimensions indicated in this figure are actual-measurement dimensions. [ Unit : mm (inch) ] ...