Charging System - Ford 2002 Bantam Workshop Manual

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DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION

Charging System

Vehicles with 1.6L / 1.3L RoCam Engine shown, Vehicles with Diesel Engine similar
Item Description
1 Accessory drive belt
2 Charge warning indicator
3 Battery
4 Generator
The generator is mounted solidly towards the
front of the engine cylinder block and is driven by
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Charging System — General Information
the crankshaft pulley at approximately twice
engine speed through a drive belt. For additional
information, refer to Section 303-05.
When the engine is started, the generator begins
to generate alternating current (AC), which is
converted to direct current (DC) internally. The
DC current is controlled by the voltage regulator
and then supplied to the battery. When the
engine is not running and the ignition is switched
on, the generator will illuminate the charge
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