Kia Rio: 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.

[AMS type (OAD)]

[AMS type (NON-OAD)]

[ISG type (NON-DAD)]

Alternator

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Specification

[AMS type (NON-OAD)] Item Specification Rated voltage 13.5V, 90A Speed in use 1,000 ~ 18,000 rpm Voltage regulator IC ...

See also:

Hazard Lamp Switch Removal
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Front Wiper Motor Component Location
1. Cap 2. Nut 3. Wiper arm & blade 4. Rivet 5. Cowl top cover 6. Bolt 7. Wiper motor & linkage assembly ...

Brake Switch Installation
1. Install is reverse of removal. ...