S0802195K Page 14 Electrical System CHARGING SYSTEM When the starter switch (5) is turned to the "ON" position, an initial excited current flows to the field coil o he alternator (7) through the battery relay (2) and circuit breaker (4). When the engine is started from this condition the alternator (7) starts charging. The current flows from the "B+" terminal of alternator (7), to the circuit breaker (4), to the battery relay (2), and to the battery (1). The alternator also supplies electric current to other electrical components.
When the alternator (7) starts o operate, a current flows from the "R" terminal of alternator to the diode (8) and then to the battery relay 2) coil securing a path for the charging current to the battery (1). Thus, preventing the possibility of a high voltage build up and possible damage to the electrical system. AHS0080L Figure 5 CHARGING CIRCUIT Reference Reference Description Description Number Number 1 Battery 5 Starter Switch 2 Battery Relay 6 Fuse Box 3 Fusible Link 7 Alternator 4 Circuit Breaker 8 Diode Reference Number Description Reference Number Description 1 Battery 5 Starter Switch 2 Battery Relay 6 Fuse Box 3 Fusible Link 7 Alternator 4 Circuit Breaker 8 Diode