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.

[AMS Type (OAD)] 

Fig 1: Locating Alternator Components (AMS Type (OAD))

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[AMS Type (NON-OAD)] 

Fig 2: Locating Alternator Components (AMS Type (NON-OAD))

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[ISG Type (NON-OAD)] 

Fig 3: Locating Alternator Components (ISG Type (NON-OAD))

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