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:

    Removal
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    Sensor, speed, output
    DESCRIPTION Fig. 378: Identifying Output Speed Sensor - OUTPUT SPEED SENSOR The Output Speed Sensor (1) is a two-wire magnetic pickup device that generates an AC signal as rotation occurs ...

    Fluid, differential
    Standard Procedure STANDARD PROCEDURE - DIFFERENTIAL ASSEMBLY FLUID CHANGE Fig. 79: Differential Assembly Fluid Change The drain plug (2) for the differential assembly is located in the bottom of ...

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