Installation - 2.0, 2.4, And 2.4L Turbo; Generator Description; Operation - Chrysler PT Cruiser Service & Repair Manual

8F - 26 CHARGING
BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR (Continued)
Fig. 4 LOCKING TABS
Fig. 5 BATTERY TEMPERATURE SENSOR

INSTALLATION - 2.0, 2.4, and 2.4L TURBO

(1) Install Battery Temperature Sensor into the
battery tray bottom (Fig. 4).
(2) Connect the electrical connector to the Battery
Temperature Sensor (Fig. 3).
(3) Set battery tray bottom into place (Fig. 2).
(4) Install battery.
(5) Install the air cleaner box (Fig. 1) align the
locator pins (Fig. 6) with the rubber grommets in the
bracket.
(6) Connect the negative battery cable.
Fig. 6 AIR CLEANER BOX LOCATOR PINS
GENERATOR
DESCRIPTION
The generator is belt-driven by the engine. It is
serviced only as a complete assembly. If the genera-
tor 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 cur-
rent into the windings of the stator coil.
The Y type stator winding connections deliver the
induced AC current to 3 positive and 3 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
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