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Engine Code

P0563 - BATTERY SYSTEM HIGH

P0563 - Battery System High:






WHEN MONITORED
180 seconds after the engine is started.

SET CONDITION
The voltage supply at the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) is greater than 16.5 volts for at least 5 seconds.

POSSIBLE CAUSES
- Charging system
- Powertrain control module


DIAGNOSTIC TEST




1. CHECK FOR CURRENT DTC

Turn the ignition on.
With the DRB III(R), read PCM DTCs.

Q: Is this DTC present?

YES: For complete diagnosis of this DTC, refer to (P0561) BATTERY SYSTEM VOLTAGE. P0561

NO: Go To 2

2. INTERMITTENT WIRING AND CONNECTORS

The conditions necessary to set this DTC are not present at this time.
NOTE:
- Check connectors - Clean/repair as necessary. Poor pin to terminal connections can set DTCs. Using the wiring diagram/schematic as a guide, inspect the wiring and connectors specific to this DTC. Wiggle the wires while checking for shorts and open circuits.
- Check for any Technical Service Bulletins that may apply.

Q: Were there any problems found?

YES: Repair as necessary.
Perform POWERTRAIN VERIFICATION TEST - VER 2. Powertrain Verification Test - Ver 2

NO: The condition that caused this DTC to set is currently not present. Inspect the related wiring harness for a possible intermittent condition.