Kia Sportage: Charging System
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Description
The charging system includes a battery, an alternator with a built-in regulator, and the charging indicator light and wire.
The Alternator has built-in diodes, each rectifying AC
Components and Components Location
Components
Pulley
Front bracket
Front bearing
Rotor
Rear bearing
Rear bracket
Though bolt
Regulator
assembly
Regulator bolt
Rear cov
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Repair procedures
Removal and Installation
NOTE
Disassembly of the thermostat would have an adverse effect, causing a
lowering of cooling efficiency. Do not
remove the thermostat, even if the engine tends to overheat.
1. Drain engine coolant so its level is below thermostat.
2. Disconnect
Description and Operation
Description
Torque converter control solenoid valve (T/CON_VFS) is attached to the valve body. This variable force solenoid valve directly controls the hydraulic pressure inside the torque converter.
Specifications
Specifications
Direct control VFS [T/CO