Brief description: Description: Generator

The task of the generator is to supply power to all consumers when the engine has started, and to charge the battery. The generator is an AC generator with integral charge control.

The generator is driven by the engine via a poly-V belt from the crankshaft pulley. The engine control module determines when the generator should begin charging, which takes place when the control module receives a signal that the engine has started. If a charging fault occurs, the generator sends information on this to the engine control module. The engine control module sends the information, via the CIM to the MIU/SID which indicates that charging is not working. A diagnostic trouble code is generated in the engine control module.