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If I have a dtc of P0622 does that mean that I have bad wiring

 

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If I have a dtc of P0622 does that mean that I have bad wiring going to my alternator and need to switch out the wiring harness. I recently replaced my alternator with a PA performance alternator. Do I need to switch out the wiring harness and how do I switch it out?

 

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Year : 2006
Make : Ford
Model: Mustang GT
Engine: 4.6L V8

Submitted: 1076 days and 11 hours ago.
Category: Ford
Value: $9
Status: CLOSED
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Expert:  Tim West replied1076 days and 10 hours ago.

Access the alternator, test the Red voltage supply wire, this should have battery voltage at all times.
Unplug the 3 pin connector, check pin 3, Orange and Light Blue wire, this should have battery voltage at all times from fuse 43 in the under hood fuse box.
Ensure battery cables are secured on power and ground side and there is no corrosion.
Leave the alternator unplugged, access the PCM located in the right front of the engine compartment, unplug the PCM connector.
Voltage drop test the following circuits between the PCM and the alternator, ensure also the following circuits are not shorted to each other.
Yellow and Light Blue wire, pin 13 at PCM, pin 2 at the alternator.
Yellow wire, Pin 5 at PCM, pin 1 at the alternator.
If all the circuits to the alternator pass, and the circuits between the PCM and the alternator are good, suspect alternator. If the concern is still present, suspect failed PCM.

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Expert:  Tim West replied1076 days and 10 hours ago.

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Customer replied1074 days and 8 hours ago.

Would corrosion on the battery terminal make dtc P0622 appear?

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Expert:  Tim West replied1074 days and 8 hours ago.

Yes, well kinda, Add an auxiliary ground from the alternator body to the battery and from the body to the battery to see if any change. Add auxiliary ground and leave it in place.

Customer replied1073 days and 6 hours ago.

If you do a voltage test on the alternatpr what should the DCV voltage read?

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Expert:  Tim West replied1072 days and 21 hours ago.

do you mean what should the output of the alternator?

Item Specification
Voltage 12 volts
Generator amps 80/135 amps (max) @ 1,800-6,000 generator rpm,approximately 500-2,000 engine rpm

Generator

Load at 2,000 rpm 80 amps
No Load at 2,000 rpm between 13.2 and 15.5 volt

 
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