Kia Sportage: Description and Operation - Charging System - Engine Electrical System - Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair ManualKia Sportage: Description and Operation

Third generation SL (2010–2016) / Kia Sportage SL Service & Repair Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Description and Operation

Description
The charging system includes a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire.
The Alternator has 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 ECM.
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. Dirve belt pulley
3. Rotor
4. Stator
5. Rectifier
Alternator Management System (AMS)
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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Repair procedures
On-vehicle Inspection     • Check that the battery cables are connected to the correct terminals. • Disconnect the battery cables when the battery is g ...

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Driving on grades
Reduce speed and shift to a lower gear before you start down a long or steep downgrade. If you don’t shift down, you might have to use your brakes so much that they would get hot and no longer o ...

Specifications
Specifications ItemSpecificationMaster cylinderTypeTandemCylinder I.D.22.22mmPiston stroke45±1 mm (1.77±0.039 in)Fluid level switchProvidedBrake boosterType11" SingleBoosting ratio9:1Front Disc ...

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