BodyB1513
CautionSeverity: Caution - get it checked when you can
Charging system voltage low
1What it means in plain English
The charging system voltage is lower than expected, so the battery may not be charging properly.
2Common causes
- Weak or failing battery
- Faulty alternator or voltage regulator
- Loose or corroded battery terminals
- Loose alternator belt
- Damaged charging circuit wiring
3Can I drive?
If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop: the car can stall when the battery runs flat. Avoid unnecessary electrical loads.
This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.
4Brand data 21
| Brand | Code | Description | System |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mercedes-Benz | B1513 | No description available | Body |
| BYD | B1513 | RL curtain ABG squib SHT. to BAT Brand | Body |
| Chery | B1513 | RL curtain ABG squib SHT. to BAT Brand | Body |
| Daewoo | B1513 | No description available | Body |
| DFFX | B1513 | RL curtain ABG squib SHT. to BAT Brand | Body |
| Geely | B1513 | RL curtain ABG squib SHT. to BAT Brand | Body |
| GM | B1513 | Charging system voltage low Brand | Body |
| Great Wall | B1513 | RL curtain ABG squib SHT. to BAT Brand | Body |
| Hafei | B1513 | RL curtain ABG squib SHT. to BAT Brand | Body |
| Holden | B1513 | Amplifier Overtemperature Brand | Body |
| Hyundai | B1513 | No description available | Body |
| Land Rover | B1513 | 5 ampere - battery side - output drive 1 Brand | Body |
| Mitsubishi | B1513 | RL curtain ABG squib SHT. to BAT Brand | Body |
| Opel | B1513 | Charging system voltage low Brand | Body |
| Peugeot | B1513 | No description available | Body |
| Proton | B1513 | RL curtain ABG squib SHT. to BAT Brand | Body |
| Saab | B1513 | Charging System Voltage Low Brand | Body |
| MG (SAIC) | B1513 | I-Call Key Fault Brand | Body |
| Sprinter | B1513 | No description available | Body |
| Suzuki | B1513 | Driver Side Temperature Control Actuator (Motor) and/or Its Circuit Malfunction Brand | Body |
| Volkswagen | B1513 | No description available | Body |
Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.
5Extended variant codes 3
These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1513 and may be reported by some scan tools.
6Related codes
Browse Bxxx codes or B151xx codes.