How to Determine if the Generator is Broken?

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AustinRose
07/30/25 7:03am
Methods to determine if the generator is broken: 1. The charging indicator light on the dashboard will illuminate, and the battery power will deplete quickly; 2. The generator may produce abnormal noises or emit a burnt smell when running; 3. After starting the generator for a few minutes and then turning it off, touch the generator. If it is very hot, it may indicate a short circuit, requiring replacement. The car generator is the main power source of the vehicle, functioning to supply power to all electrical devices (except the starter) and charge the battery when the engine is running normally (above idle speed). Based on the three-phase stator winding of a standard AC generator, additional winding turns and lead-out terminals are added, along with an extra set of three-phase bridge rectifiers. At low speeds, the output is from the original and additional windings in series, while at higher speeds, only the original three-phase winding provides the output.
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