2006 Ford Pickup
Mileage
122,400
Service Date
8/24/2021
Services Performed
- Confirm battery light is on. Performed battery, starting and charging test with hand-held device confirming charging is testing low at 12.3 volts while vehicle is running. Tested main battery wire to alternator confirming good connection. Monitored PCM control using scan tool; found control to be zero. Confirmed voltage supplied to connector for overload protector. Found PCM not providing control signal due to internal fault in alternator.
- During vehicle inspection found: Priority One. 1 alternator/belt. 2 brake flush. Priority Two. 1 oil drain plug gasket. 2 diagnosed oil seep. 3 license plate light. SEL- Code list: engine and transmission code p0622. see work order for charging system Oil Life %: no oil change sticker to reference to. Lights (Head, Brake, Turn): driver side license plate bulb is out recommend replacement of bulb and recheck. Engine Oil: engine oil drain plug has signs of leaking recommend to replace gasket. There is a small seep coming from passenger side, possible valve cover; recommend clean and add dye to confirm. Brake Fluid: brake fluid is contaminated recommend performing flush. Belts: engine, accessory, serpentine, V-drive belt does have some abnormal wear recommend to remove, replace and inspect pulleys. Battery Condition: battery testing good. see work order for charging system. Transfer case fluid: NA
- Removed serpentine belt & inspected pulleys. Found no abnormal wear at this time. Installed new alternator with new belt. Cleared codes and monitored data using scan tool confirming PCM attempting to duty cycle alternator on. Performed battery, starting and charging test confirming alternator is now functioning. Road tested vehicle 10 MI to verify repairs.
Paul M. gave our service a 5 star review on 8/24/2021
