BodyB1514

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Charging system voltage high

20 brands affected · Description from GM data.

Safety: This code relates to the charging system. The battery may go flat and the car may stall.

1What it means in plain English

The charging system voltage is higher than expected, which usually points to a faulty voltage regulator.

2Common causes

Faulty alternator voltage regulator
Damaged alternator
Poor battery connections
Wiring fault in the charging circuit
Wrong battery fitted

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Avoid long drives. Overcharging can damage the battery and electronic modules; have the charging system checked promptly.

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 20

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	B1514	No description available	Body
Mercedes-Benz	B1514	No description available	Body
BYD	B1514	RL curtain ABG active circuit SH Brand	Body
Chery	B1514	Start signal failure Brand	Body
Daewoo	B1514	No description available	Body
DFFX	B1514	RL curtain ABG active circuit SH Brand	Body
Geely	B1514	RL curtain ABG active circuit SH Brand	Body
GM	B1514	Charging system voltage high Brand	Body
Great Wall	B1514	RL curtain ABG active circuit SH Brand	Body
Hafei	B1514	RL curtain ABG active circuit SH Brand	Body
Holden	B1514	Front Door Lock Actuator Circuit Brand	Body
Hyundai	B1514	No description available	Body
Land Rover	B1514	5 ampere - battery side - output drive 2 Brand	Body
Mitsubishi	B1514	RL curtain ABG active circuit SH Brand	Body
Opel	B1514	Charging system voltage high Brand	Body
Peugeot	B1514	No description available	Body
Proton	B1514	RL curtain ABG active circuit SH Brand	Body
Saab	B1514	Ladesystem Spannung hoch Brand	Body
Sprinter	B1514	No description available	Body
Suzuki	B1514	Air Flow Control Actuator (Motor) and/or Its Circuit Malfunction Brand	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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of B1514 and may be reported by some scan tools.

Brand	Code	Description	System
Hyundai	B151400	The SRSCM sets DTC if there is a short or short to ground in PSBBS harness Brand	Body
SsangYong	B151400	Passenger Buckle Switch Short or Short to Ground Brand	Body

6Related codes

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