Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
Alternator Inspection
In this manual: Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual
6steps
~36min
2/5difficulty
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[Rotor]
- Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (C).

- Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or the rotor shaft (A).
- If the rotor fails the continuity check, replace the generator.
[Stator]
- Check for continuity between each pair of wires (A).

- Check that there is no continuity between each terminal and the main coil.
- If the coil fails the continuity check, replace the generator.
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