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This vehicle's charging system uses one of two different generators. Domestic vehicles utilize either the Delphi CS-144 (KG9) or the Valeo A13VI+ (K68) generator. Vehicles with rear air conditioning (C34) require the higher output Delphi CS-144 (140 A), while vehicles without rear air conditioning come equipped with the Valeo A13VI+ (105 A).

Delphi CS-144 (KG9)

The CS-144 generator uses the following components:

    • An internal, temperature compensated voltage regulator with built-in fault detection
    • A delta stator
    • A rectifier bridge
    • A rotor with slip rings and brushes
    • A conventional pulley
    • An external fan is used for cooling the internal components.

The voltage regulator incorporates a Load Response Control (LRC) to ramp-up to additional loads and reduce fluctuations in the output voltage. These generators use three wiring connections, in addition to the ground path through the generator bracket:

    • The output BAT terminal connection
    • The L terminal connection
    • The S terminal connection

The output BAT terminal connection is connected directly to B+ voltage and is hot at all times. It is through this terminal that the generator provides voltage and current to charge the battery and operate the vehicle electrical components. This connection is necessary at start-up because it provides initial field current from the battery to begin generator operation. The L terminal is connected to the charge indicator circuit which is grounded through the voltage regulator whenever the generator is stopped or the charging voltage is too high or too low. When the charge indicator circuit is grounded, the charge indicator in the instrument cluster will light when the ignition switch is in the RUN position. At start-up the ignition switch voltage in the charge indicator circuit at the L terminal causes the voltage regulator to turn the field current on. When the generator is operating normally, the ground from the charge indicator circuit is removed and the charge indicator should no longer be lighted. The S terminal is connected to the voltage sense circuit that is connected to another point in the B+ circuit for the desired voltage control, and is also hot at all times. If this circuit is disconnected for any reason, the generator reverts to internal voltage for control. High resistance in this circuit may cause the generator to produce an incorrect or erratic system voltage.

CS144 Generator


Object Number: 216572  Size: MF
(1)Generator Rotor Slip Ring End Frame Bearing
(2)Generator Through Bolt
(3)Generator Slip Ring End Frame
(4)Generator Battery Terminal Stud
(5)Generator Battery Terminal Sleeve
(6)Generator Rectifier Bridge
(7)Generator Rectifier Bridge Bolt
(8)Generator Rectifier Bridge Bolt (Insulated)
(9)Generator Battery Terminal Nut
(10)Generator Capacitor
(11)Generator Rectifier Bridge Bolt
(12)Generator Capacitor/Rectifier Bolt (Insulated)
(13)Generator Voltage Regulator
(14)Generator Voltage Regulator Attaching Bolt (Insulated)
(15)Generator Brush Spring
(16)Generator Brush Holder
(17)Dust Shield
(18)Generator Brush Holder Bolt
(19)Generator Voltage Regulator Connector Strap
(20)Generator Stator Lead Attaching Nut
(21)Generator Rotor
(22)Generator Stator
(23)Generator Rotor Drive End Bearing Inside Collar
(24)Generator Rotor Drive End Bearing Frame
(25)Generator Rotor Drive End Bearing Outside Collar
(26)Generator Fan
(27)Generator Rotor Drive End Fan Collar
(28)Generator Pulley
(29)Generator Rotor Shaft Drive End Washer
(30)Generator Rotor Shaft Drive End Nut

Valeo A13VI+ (K68)

The Valeo A13VI+ generator is rated for a maximum output of 105 amperes. The stator is a Y wound design and the integral Motorola regulator incorporates a Load Response Control (LRC) function that ramps-up loads. This feature provides a gradual loading of the charging system when large, transient electrical loads are encountered. Cooling for generator components is provided by a Dual Internal Fan (DIF) arrangement. A four-way Packard regulator connector provides interface for the lamp L and sense S terminals. The two other terminals are not used.


Object Number: 162723  Size: SF