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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1. Prior to servicing the electrical system, be sure to turn off the ignition
switch and disconnect the battery ground
cable.
NOTE
In the course of MFI or ELC system diagnosis, when the battery cable is
removed, any diagnostic double
code retained by the computer will be cleared. There fore,
Component Location
Rear glass defogger relay
Rear glass defogger switch
Rear glass defogger
Rear Glass Defogger Printed Heater
Repair procedures
Inspection
CAUTION
Wrap tin foil around the end of the voltmeter test lead to prevent damaging the heater line. Ap