Automotive Electrical and Electronic Systems Classroom Manual Fifth Edition Update by John F. Kershaw

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pressure and indicates regulated AC generator
voltage output or battery voltage. Indicator
lamps illuminate on the instrument panel of the
vehicle and indicate to the driver general charging
system operation status.
Wiring and other components in the charging
system may be damaged if the system fails or malfunctions
due to excessive current or heat, voltage
surges, and other uncontrolled factors. Fusible
links are used in these circuits to protect the circuit
form high current.
Common AC generators used by domestic manufacturers
include the Delco-Remy SI and CS series
used by OM; the Motorcraft IAR, rear-terminal, and
side-terminal models used by Ford; and the
DaimlerChrysler-built, Bosch, and Nippondenso
models used by DaimlerChrysler. Most European
imports use Bosch AC generators, while Asian
imports use alternators made by several manufacturers,
including Hitachi, Nippondenso, and
Mitsubishi.