Dodge Journey: Description, Operation
DESCRIPTION
The generator is belt-driven by the engine. It is serviced only as a complete assembly. If the generator fails for any reason, the entire assembly must be replaced. The generator produces DC voltage.
OPERATION
As the energized rotor begins to rotate within the generator, the spinning magnetic field induces a current into the windings of the stator coil.
The Y type stator winding connections deliver the induced AC current to positive and negative diodes for rectification. From the diodes, rectified DC current is delivered to the vehicles electrical system through the generator, battery, and ground terminals.
Noise emitting from the generator may be caused by:
- Worn, loose or defective bearings
- Loose or defective drive pulley
- Incorrect, worn, damaged or misadjusted drive belt
- Loose mounting bolts
- Misaligned drive pulley
- Defective stator or diode
- Damaged internal fins
Generator
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Removal
2.0L TURBO DIESEL
Fig. 2: Generator Cables
1. Remove engine cover.
2. Disconnect and isolate the negative battery cable.
3. Remove accessory drive belt.
4. Disconnect battery cable fro ...
See also:
Air cleaner
REMOVAL
Fig. 85: Air Filter Housing Clips
1. Disengage the air filter housing clips (1).
2. Slide the air filter housing cover (2) forward slightly to disengage tabs
from the bottom of the ai ...
Speaker
OPERATION
Two wires connected to each speaker, one feed circuit (+) and one return
circuit (-), allow the audio output signal electrical current to flow through
the voice coil. The wiring informa ...
Engine diagnosis
ENGINE DIAGNOSIS - INTRODUCTION
Engine diagnosis is helpful in determining the causes of malfunctions not
detected and remedied by routine
maintenance.
These malfunctions may be classified as e ...
