Ford Escape: Charging System - General Information / Description and Operation - Charging System - 1.5L EcoBoost (132kW/180PS) – I3 (Y1) - Overview
Overview
The generator is driven by the FEAD belt. When the engine is
started, the generator begins to generate AC voltage which is internally
converted to DC voltage. The DC voltage is controlled by the voltage
regulator and supplied to the battery. The PCM controls the voltage
regulator set point, communicating with the generator internal voltage
regulator over a LIN communication circuit.
This vehicle is equipped with load shed strategy. The BCM
monitors the battery state of charge and condition using the battery
monitoring sensor attached to the negative battery post and manages
battery charging.
Inspection and Verification
Verify the customer concern by operating the charging system.
Before diagnosing or repairing the charging system inspect the following items:
Check the battery for loose, damaged or corroded connections...
Other information:
Locating the Body Control Module Fuse Box
Accessing the Body Control Module Fuse Box
Identifying the Fuses in the Body Control Module Fuse Box
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System Operation
Universal Transmitter
The universal transmitter learns a hand-held transmitter radio
frequency code and stores the code in memory. It consists of 3 buttons
with an indicator lamp. Once the universal transmitter code is stored,
the universal transmitter emits the radio frequency of the hand-held
transmitter when the corresponding button is pressed. The universal
transmit..