P1246 - Alternator Load Input Failed

Possible causes•GEN-MON circuit short to GND.
GEN-MON circuit short to B+.
GEN-MON circuit open.
GEN-COM circuit short to GND.
GEN-COM circuit short to B+.
GEN-COM circuit open.
ILC circuit short to GND.
ILC circuit short to B+.
ILC circuit open.
Battery-sense circuit open.
Generator drive mechanism.
Damaged generator/regulator assembly.
Damaged PCM.

P1246 Description:
The PCM monitors generator load from the generator/regulator in the form of frequency. The frequency range is determined by the temperature of the voltage regulator, where 97% indicates full load, and below 6% indicates no load.

Verify the battery voltage is 14.5 volts.
Verify the generator/regulator has the correct part number.

I did find a TSB about this issue for the 2000-2001 but not on the 2002 model year it is possible you may actually have a 2001 but made mid year and classified as a 2002
Could you please provide me with the build date ( MO/YR) from the drivers door sticker.

Answered by evolve960 (expert)
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sorry i said 02 ford its 2000 ford

Response from autotech53
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There was, a TSB about replacing wire harnes's used on these vehicles , however no recall .. A PCM reflash probably wasnt neccesary, as it may actually be causing the issue ...

Answered by evolve960 (expert)
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if you have replaced this a few time where are the parts comming from ? if you can get part numbers throw them in the post here ... if there salvage that maybe the correct tree we need to bark up so to speak ..

Answered by evolve960 (expert)
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two junk yark, three auto zone and three adavance auto parts an one napa auto parts. these alternators only charge to 14.1 volts and assey on 13.65 volts only

Response from autotech53
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did u get my message yesterday

Response from autotech53
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sorry for the late reply , the original post was supposed to be 13.5 volts .. typo on my part .. has the PCM been looked into these are known for causing a no charge condition were it does not cycle the alt like it should

Answered by evolve960 (expert)
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if it is indeed charging the battery like it should .. then the issue is a wiring problem behind the dash somewhere causing the battery light to come on ..

Answered by evolve960 (expert)
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i took a 00 ford focus alternator , battery and pcm installed it in mine and it still dose not charge. i put all the parts back to this other ford focus and it charges 14.8 volts. i also put the three wires in back of alternator to pcm and still dose not charging.i have already spend 800 dollars and i dont know where to go next. i have been a auto tech for 30 years and i am stuck of what to do. please help////////

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