Component Description

Charging System

Component Description

Generator

The generator is equipped with an internal voltage regulator and if equipped, a separately serviceable radial arm.

Battery Current Sensor

The battery current sensor is attached to the negative battery cable. It is supplied a 5-volt reference voltage and a ground from the BCM (Body Control Module). The battery current sensor is a Hall-effect sensor that supplies a PWM (Pulse Width Modulated) feedback signal to the BCM (Body Control Module).

Generator Current Sensor

The generator current sensor is attached to the generator B+ cable. It is supplied a 5-volt reference voltage and a ground from the PCM (Powertrain Control Module). The generator current sensor is a Hall-effect sensor that supplies a analog feedback signal to the PCM (Powertrain Control Module).

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) receives input signals from sensors and other components (switches, relays). Based on this information, the PCM (Powertrain Control Module) generates output signals to control various relays, solenoids and actuators.