The Hyundai Porter truck, which is popular in private business, gets a lot of mileage every year. In such a situation, numerous breakdowns of its units are quite natural. The generator on the porter “powers” all the systems of the truck, and also recharges the battery, while experiencing a large load, up to failure.
How can I tell if the generator is faulty?
The light on the instrument panel tells us about the lack of battery charge-there is a breakdown of the generator, the built-in voltage regulator, and the wiring may also close.
If you hear unpleasant generator noise coming from the engine compartment, check the unit’s mounting hardware and how tight the drive belt is. The mounting screws may well have been loosened by engine vibrations, and the belt may have been stretched by prolonged use.
At night, there is a noticeable fluctuation in the headlights when you press the gas pedal, a change in the engine speed-this indicates a problem in the generator.