PowertrainP063B

Serious

Severity: Serious - have it checked soon

Generator temperature too high

23 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 engine cooling or temperature. Overheating can damage the engine. 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

Engine control module fault
Power or ground connection problem
Low battery or charging voltage
Wiring short or open circuit
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 23

Brand	Code	Description	System
Ashok Leyland CV	P063B	Lighting Of The Engine Compartment Brand	Powertrain
BAIC Motor	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
BYD	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Chery	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Daewoo	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFFS	P063B	Generator temperature too high Brand	Powertrain
DFFX	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
DFXK	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
EOBD	P063B	Generatorspenningsfølerkrets 'A' område/ytelse Brand	Powertrain
Geely	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
GM	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Great Wall	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Hafei	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Honda	P063B	No description available	Powertrain
Hyundai	P063B	No description available	Powertrain
Isuzu	P063B	No description available	Powertrain
Land Rover	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Peugeot	P063B	No description available	Powertrain
Proton	P063B	No description available	Powertrain
Saab	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
MG (SAIC)	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Suzuki	P063B	Generator Voltage Sense Circuit Range/Performance Brand	Powertrain
Toyota	P063B	Generator temperature too high Brand	Powertrain

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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