Description And Operation: Overview
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A single self-exciting generator is located at the front of the engine on the right side of the cylinder block. The generator is driven at approximately three times engine speed by the accessory drive belt.
In power mode 7 the generator produces an Alternating Current (AC), which is converted to a Direct Current (DC) internally. The output from the generator is controlled by the Generator Control Module (ALCM) which is located inside the generator. The output is then supplied to the battery positive cable through the Battery Junction Box (BJB).
The following variants of generator are fitted, depending of the available features:
- 150A - For vehicles without heated windshield and climate seats.
- 180A - For vehicles with climate seats without heated windshield.
- 230A - For vehicles with heated windshield.