Component Description

Charging System

Component Description

Generator

The generator is equipped with an electronic internal voltage regulator and a serviceable generator clutch pulley.

Battery Monitoring Sensor

The battery monitoring sensor is attached to the negative battery terminal and cable assembly, which provides a ground to the sensor. The battery monitoring sensor measures voltage, current and temperature of the battery and uses these inputs to calculate the battery condition, transmitting this information through the LIN (Local Interconnect Network) circuit to the BCM (Body Control Module). The battery monitoring sensor has a 2-pin connector providing battery voltage and LIN (Local Interconnect Network) connections. The battery monitoring sensor has to be recalibrated at regular intervals. This occurs during a rest period or when the battery closed-circuit current is less than 100mA. The rest period must last for at least 3 hours. The timeframe in which a recalibration must take place is 7 days. If the system has been unable to carry out a recalibration within this time then it is impossible to confirm the exact state of charge of the battery. Any devices left attached to the power socket that draw in excess of 100mA (or less depending on other battery loads) will prevent a battery monitoring sensor recalibration.

Powertrain Control Module (PCM)

The PCM (Powertrain Control Module) monitors and controls the charging system.

Generator Clutch

The generator clutch is serviced separately from the generator. The primary function is to separate the generator rotor inertia from the FEAD (Front End Accessory Drive) belt, lowering belt tension at high RPM (Revolutions Per Minute) and reducing NVH (Noise, Vibration, or Harshness).