Charging System: Notes
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Sable and 2005 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
The charging system is a negative ground system consisting of the following:
- generator
- internal voltage regulator
- charging system warning indicator
- battery
- circuitry and cables
- powertrain control module (PCM)
The generator is belt-driven by the engine accessory drive system. When the engine is started, the generator begins to generate alternating current (AC) which is internally converted to direct current (DC). This current is then supplied to the vehicle electrical system through the output (B+) terminal of the generator.