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PowertrainP0562

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

System Voltage Low

44 brands affected · Generic SAE J2012 description.

Key terms: SAE J2012: the standard generic code list · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

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 system voltage is lower than expected, so the battery or charging system may be struggling to keep up.

2Common causes

  1. Weak or failing battery
  2. Faulty alternator or voltage regulator
  3. Loose or corroded battery terminals
  4. Loose alternator belt
  5. Damaged charging circuit wiring

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

If the battery light is on or the car is hard to start, drive straight to a workshop; the car can stall when the battery runs flat. Avoid using 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 44

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0562Solenoid K Of Pressure Control. Electric Failure BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
BMWP0562Voltage threshold undershot BrandPowertrain
BYDP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
ChryslerP0562RBM fault BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0562Battery system failure BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0562System voltage low BrandPowertrain
FiatP0562Battery voltage low BrandPowertrain
FordP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
GeelyP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
GMP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0562System Voltage Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
HyundaiP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
IsuzuP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
Land RoverP0562System voltage low - Below 5 volts BrandPowertrain
MahindraP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
MaseratiP0562Battery/System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
MitsubishiP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
NissanP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
OpelP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0562Battery system failure BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
PorscheP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
ProtonP0562System voltage low BrandPowertrain
SaabP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
SmartP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
SprinterP0562System Voltage Low SAEPowertrain
SubaruP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP0562System Voltage Low - Circuit Short to Ground or Open BrandPowertrain
SWM MotorP0562System voltage low BrandPowertrain
TataP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP0562System voltage: too low; Defective BrandPowertrain

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 22

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0562 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP056200System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP056200is set when battery voltage below 6V is detected for more than 5 sec. Check charging system.(charging circuit, alternator component) ECM senses battery voltage as monitoring the voltages in ECM connector terminal 1,3,5 which are transmitted from main relay BrandPowertrain
SmartP056200No description available Powertrain
SprinterP056200No description available Powertrain
SsangYongP056200Low TCU supply voltage(kl. 87) BrandPowertrain
VolvoP056200No description available Powertrain
VolkswagenP056200Address 80, DTC memory entry BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP056216System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
SmartP056216No description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP05621CSystem Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
SmartP05621CNo description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP056221System Voltage Low. Signal Amplitude < Minimum. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP056247The on-board power supply voltage is too low. There is a runtime error. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP056252No description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP05629AThe on-board power supply voltage is too low. Component or System Operating Conditions BrandPowertrain
SmartP05629ANo description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0562A2The on-board power supply voltage is too low. The system voltage is too low. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0562E0The on-board power supply voltage is too low. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0562FBDie Bordnetzspannung ist zu gering. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0562FBDie Bordnetzspannung ist zu gering. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0562FCDie Bordnetzspannung ist zu gering. BrandPowertrain
SprinterP0562FCDie Bordnetzspannung ist zu gering. BrandPowertrain

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