2012 QX56 Smart Alternator help, please

JJr

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Hello all,

My wife loves her 12 QX56, purchased 4 years ago w/58k now has 92k. We've had the non start issue for awhile. At one point I removed the plug in cable from the negative side and charging was great, I have to have it smogged yearly here in NV so I don't like the idea of unplugging the sensor cable because there has to be something else it does aside fron stopping the smart charger ( alternator temp sensor?).

Anyway , sorry for running on, can someone please tell me the number (picture/location) and color of the wire I can cut in the box so I can put couplers on for smogging purpose, the disconnected sensor doesn't throw a code on the dash when disconnected but it does leave it in the system, need to reconnect 1 week prior to smog date to reset.

Thank you everyone in advance.
 
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@AZ_G linked a video from YouTube that’ll work with your Z62.
 
Yes, look at post #146 in the thread primov8 linked. I followed the steps in the video and it's working great. Starts up strong every time now!
 
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