Reserve capacity is the amount of time in minutes it takes a fully charged battery, being
discharged at a constant rate of 25 amperes and a constant temperature of 27°C (80°F) to reach a
terminal voltage of 10.5 volts. Refer to Battery Usage for the reserve capacity rating of the
original equipment battery.
Cold Cranking Amperage
The cold cranking amperage is an indication of the ability of the battery to crank the engine at
cold temperatures. The cold cranking amperage rating is the minimum amperage the battery must
maintain for 30 seconds at -18°C (0°F) while maintaining at least 7.2 volts. Refer to Battery
Usage for the cold cranking amperage rating for this vehicle.
Auxiliary Battery
Auxiliary batteries are an available option on vehicles where many accessories can be utilized
such as TVs, radios, lights, computers, etc. The charging of these batteries is explained in
charging system description and operation. Also, the auxiliary battery is only for accessory use
and not part of the starting system.
CHARGING SYSTEM DESCRIPTION AND OPERATION
Generator
The AD-244 generator is non-repairable. They are electrically similar to earlier models. The
generator(s) feature the following major components:
The delta stator
The rectifier bridge
The rotor with slip rings and brushes
A conventional pulley
Dual internal fans
A voltage regulator
The pulley and the fan cool the slip ring and the frame.
The AD stands for Air-cooled Dual internal fan; the 2 is an electrical design designator; the 44
denotes the outside diameter of the stator laminations in millimeters, over 100 millimeters. The
generator is rated at 150 amperes.
The generator features permanently lubricated bearings. Service should only include the
tightening of mounting components. Otherwise, the generator is replaced as a complete unit.
2006 Hummer H3
2006 ENGINE Engine Electrical - H3