Sorento V6-3.5L (2004)
2. Turn off the ignition switch.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Disconnect the generator output wire from the generator "B" terminal.
5. Connect a DC ammeter (0 to 150 A) in series between the "B" terminal and the disconnected output wire. Be sure to connect the (-) lead wire of
the ammeter to the disconnected output wire.
NOTE: Tighten each connection securely, as a heavy current will flow Do not rely on clips.
6. Connect a voltmeter (0 to 20 V) between the "B" terminal and ground. Connect the (+) lead wire to the generator "B" terminal and (-) lead wire to
a good ground.
7. Attach an engine tachometer and connect the battery ground cable.
8. Leave the engine hood open.
TEST
1. Check to see that the voltmeter reads as the same value as the battery voltage. If the voltmeter reads 0 V, and the open circuit in the wire between
the generator "B" terminal and battery (-) terminal, a blown fusible link or poor grounding is suspected.
2. Start the engine and turn on the headlights.
3. Set the headlights to high beam and the heater blower switch to HIGH, quickly increase the engine speed to 2,500 rpm and read the maximum
output current value indicated by the ammeter.
NOTE: After the engine starts up, the charging current quickly drops. Therefore, the above operation must be done quickly to read the maximum
current value correctly
RESULT
1. The ammeter reading must be higher than the limit value. If it is lower but the generator output wire is in good condition, remove the generator
from the vehicle and test it.
Limit value (120 A generator): 84 A mm.
NOTE:
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The nominal output current value is shown on the nameplate affixed to the generator body
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The output current value changes with the electrical load and the temperature of the generator itself. Therefore, the nominal output current may
not be obtained. If such is the case, keep the headlights on the cause discharge of the battery or use the lights of another vehicle to increase the
electrical load.
The nominal output current may not be obtained if the temperature of the generator itself or ambient temperature is too high.
In such a case, reduce the temperature before testing again.
2. Upon completion of the output current test, lower the engine speed to idle and turn off the ignition switch.
3. Disconnect the battery ground cable.
4. Remove the ammeter and voltmeter and the engine tachometer.
5. Connect the generator output wire to the generator "B" terminal.
6. Connect the battery ground cable.
REGULATED VOLTAGE TEST
