Hi, the actual output voltage produced by the alternator will vary depending on temperature and load, but will typically be about 1-1/2 to 2 volts higher than battery voltage. At idle, most charging systems will produce 13.8 to 15.3 volts with no lights or accessories on. This can be measured by connecting the positive (+) and negative (-) test leads of a voltmeter to the battery posts while the engine is running.
Possible cause of the alternator not charging includes Slipping or broken alternator belt, Open diode, Open circuit in stator windings, Open charging circuit, Open field circuit, Worn brushes or slip ring and Defective voltage regulator..
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If you do not know anything about a subject, it is not wrong, but acting like you do and
quoteing a generic answer out of any Chilton manual is not right.
If you have no expertice in an area Please forward my request to someone
Who Knows about Kia Chargeing systems.
I need specic information about a 2002 Kia Rio chargeing system.
If this website can not provide it then it is a misrepresenting itself.
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If the alt checks out on a bench test @ Auto Zone and the belt is not slipping or broken what else do I need to check
Is the voltage reg not in the alt, if not where is it located?
I understand all of your answers, but they are very generic and could apply to any engine that
has a chargeing system. The reason I mentioned that the vehicle is a 2002 Kia Rio is that I have not
worked on a Kia.
Older vehicle had a seperate voltage regulater, new vehicles have it built in the alt .
Does the 2002 kia Rio have a seperate voltage regularor, if so Where?
I assumed that it did since the people @ Auto Zone said it was OK.
So if the alt has a voltage reg built in and it is OK, it does not have a broken belt what else would cause it not to put out the proper voltage and where would I need to look and check to find my
problem.
With all due respect.
If you are not familar with a 2002 Kia Rio please forward my request to someone who is.
Sincerly
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