Component Description: Generator

The generator is driven by the FEAD drive belt. When the engine is started, the generator begins to generate AC voltage which is converted to DC voltage by the internal voltage regulator. The DC voltage is controlled by the voltage regulator and supplied to the battery. The PCM controls the voltage regulator set point, communicating with the generator internal voltage regulator over a dedicated LIN communication circuit. The generator is equipped with a non-serviceable generator clutch pulley.