Ford Smart Charge HELP

[Based]

I have a 2016 Ford Fiesta ST. I have noticed that while driving, my battery voltage goes to 12.6 most of the time. When I turn the headlights on it jumps to 13.5. And when I really get on it (like redlining through gears) it will be finally at 14.5.

I have researched and this is due to a system called Smart Charge. Basically the alternator turns on and off to save fuel.

Does anyone have experience with bypassing this?

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[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

mine does it. It will eventually learn and stop doing it.

 

[Based]

mine does it. It will eventually learn and stop doing it.

I've had the car for a year and it does it.

I'm wondering if I can just unplug the connector that links the alternator to the PCM so it'l just be a normal alternator.

 

[LosIsATool 5,000+ posts]

It might throw codes or even over charge.