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PowertrainP063A

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Generator voltage detection circuit

22 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · 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 engine computer or one of its output circuits has a fault.

2Common causes

  1. Engine control module fault
  2. Power or ground connection problem
  3. Low battery or charging voltage
  4. Wiring short or open circuit
  5. Software or memory fault

3Can I drive?

Serious · drive with care

If the engine runs normally, drive carefully to a workshop for diagnosis. If it runs badly, stalls, or will not restart, have the car towed.

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 22

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP063ANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
BYDP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
CheryP063ADCLINK voltage value abnormal BrandPowertrain
DaewooP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFSP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
DFXKP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
EOBDP063ASpanningsmeetcircuit dynamo 'A' BrandPowertrain
GeelyP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
GMP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
Great WallP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
HafeiP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP063ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP063ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP063AGenerator voltage sense circuit BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP063ANo description available Powertrain
SaabP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP063AGenerator Voltage Sense Circuit - Signal Amplitude < Minimum BrandPowertrain
TataP063ANo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP063AGenerator voltage detection circuit 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.

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