Stratus Sedan L4-2.4L VIN X (2003)
Voltage Regulator: Description and Operation
The Electronic Voltage Regulator (EVR) is not a separate component. It is actually a voltage regulating circuit located within the Powertrain Control
Module (PCM). The EVR is not serviced separately If replacement is necessary the PCM must be replaced.
The amount of DC current produced by the generator is controlled by EVR circuitry contained within the PCM. This circuitry is connected in series with
the generators second rotor field terminal and its ground.
Voltage is regulated by cycling the ground path to control the strength of the rotor magnetic field. The EVR circuitry monitors system line voltage (B+)
and calculated battery temperature or inlet air temperature sensor (refer to Battery Temperature Sensor or Inlet Air Temperature Sensor, if equipped, for
more information ). It then determines a target charging voltage. If sensed battery voltage is lower than the target voltage, the PCM grounds the field
winding until sensed battery voltage is at the target voltage. A circuit in the PCM cycles the ground side of the generator field at 250 times per second (
250 Hz), but has the capability to ground the field control wire 100% of the time (full field) to achieve the target voltage. If the charging rate cannot be
monitored (limp-in), a duty cycle of 25% is used by the PCM in order to have some generator output. Also refer to Charging System Operation for
additional information.
