Hyundai Tucson: Charging System / Alternator Description and Operation

Hyundai Tucson (LM) 2010-2015 Service Manual / Engine Electrical System / Charging System / Alternator Description and Operation

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. OAD (Overrunning Alternator Decoupler) pulley
3. Rotor
4. Stator
5. Rectifier

Repair procedures

On-vehicle Inpection • First of all, check for DTCs. If a DTC is present, perform troubleshooting in accordance with the procedure for that DTC. (Refer to DTC guide) ...

Alternator Specifications

Specification Alternator ItemSpecificationRated voltage13.5V, 120ASpeed in use 1,000 ~ 18,000 rpmVoltage regulatorIC Regulator built-in typeRegulator Setting VoltageExternal mode Refer to below ...

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