BBB Industries 13646 Alternator

Reman Alternator for Kia Sportage

BBB Industries REMAN ALTERNATOR 13646 is a 12-volt, 70-amp replacement alternator built for charging-system service on select Kia Sportage applications. It uses an internal voltage regulator, internal fan, and air cooling for a direct-fit electrical replacement with the correct pulley and plug orientation.

Key Features

• 70 amp output for stable charging performance
• 12V alternator with internal voltage regulator
• Air-cooled design with internal fan
• Conventional pulley included, 4-groove serpentine belt type
• Clockwise rotation with 12 o’clock plug clock position
• Negative polarity configuration
• OE manufacturer reference: Mando
• BBB Industries REMAN ALTERNATOR line for remanufactured charging components

Detailed Description

This BBB Industries alternator, part number 13646, is a remanufactured charging component for vehicles that use a Mando-style unit. It is specified with a 2-3/8 inch (60 mm) outside pulley diameter, conventional pulley type, and 4 pulley grooves to match serpentine belt setups. For fitment-based searches, this alternator is listed for 2001-2002 Kia Sportage and also for 1995-2000 Kia Sportage applications. This part cross-references OE-style numbers such as AB170035 and OK011-18-300B for the same application.

What It Helps Fix

• Battery warning light caused by low charging output
• Dim lights or electrical instability at idle
• Battery drain from a failing alternator
• Charging system noise related to worn internal components
• Starting issues tied to insufficient alternator output

Installation Notes and Tips

Verify the OE manufacturer match, plug clock position, pulley groove count, rotation direction, and voltage before installation. Confirm the vehicle uses a serpentine belt drive and a negative-polarity, internally regulated 12V charging system. For fitment searches, this alternator is listed for 2001-2002 Kia Sportage and 1995-2000 Kia Sportage, so compare the existing unit to the part number 13646 before replacement.

Quality Assurance

BBB Industries remanufactures charging components to OE-style specifications for direct replacement service. Part number 13646 is built as a remanufactured alternator for the listed Kia Sportage applications.