What Causes Low Generator Voltage?

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Aniyah
07/30/25 12:22am
The reasons for low generator voltage are: 1. Engine speed is too slow; 2. Voltage regulator is faulty; 3. Generator malfunction; 4. Partial rectifier diodes are broken down, with short circuits or grounding issues in the stator winding or excitation winding; 5. Poor contact due to insufficient brush contact area or inadequate pressure. The function of the generator is: When the engine is running normally, it supplies power to all electrical equipment except the starter, while also charging the battery. The generator is the main power source of the vehicle. The generator consists of: rotor, stator, rectifier, front and rear end covers, fan, and pulley components.
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