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Alternator & Regulator - HITACHI: Description

NOTE: If vehicle is equipped with Mitsubishi alternator, see ALTERNATORS & REGULATORS - MITSUBISHI article.

Conventional 3-phase, self-rectifying Hitachi alternator contains 3 positive and 3 negative diodes that rectify current. See Figure. Regulator is inside alternator.