Kia Sorento XM 2011-2023 Repair Manual

Alternator Inspection

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6steps
~36min
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[Rotor]

  1. Check that there is continuity between the slip rings (C).
  2. Check that there is no continuity between the slip rings and the rotor (B) or the rotor shaft (A).
  3. If the rotor fails the continuity check, replace the generator.

[Stator]

  1. Check for continuity between each pair of wires (A).
  2. Check that there is no continuity between each terminal and the main coil.
  3. If the coil fails the continuity check, replace the generator.

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