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PowertrainP1562

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

System voltage low alarm

30 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 or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

The electrical system may fail and the battery may go flat, risking a stall. If the battery or charging warning light is on, drive straight to a workshop.

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 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP1562Setpoint Of Metering Unit In Idle Mode Not Plausible BrandPowertrain
BAIC MotorP1562Manufacturer Controlled DTC BrandPowertrain
BYDP1562Engine room temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
CheryP1562Engine room temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
DaewooP1562Cruise Vacuum Solenoid BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP1562Brake negative pressure sensor 1 error BrandPowertrain
DFFSP1562System voltage low alarm BrandPowertrain
DFFXP1562Engine room temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
DFXKP1562Drivetrain status line short to high voltage BrandPowertrain
EOBDP1562Akusensor BrandPowertrain
GeelyP1562Engine room temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
GMP1562System voltage low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP1562Engine room temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
HafeiP1562Sensor supply voltage 1 BrandPowertrain
HoldenP1562No description available Powertrain
HondaP1562No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP1562No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP1562No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP1562PCM B+ Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
MahindraP1562No description available Powertrain
MitsubishiP1562Sensor supply voltage 1 BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP1562Brake negative pressure sensor 1 error BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP1562No description available Powertrain
PorscheP1562GRA Abschaltung: DME nicht auf GRA codiert BrandPowertrain
ProtonP1562Sensor supply voltage 1 BrandPowertrain
SaabP1562System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
SuzukiP156212V Battery Under Voltage Warning BrandPowertrain
TataP1562No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP1562System voltage low alarm BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP1562Quantity Adjuster (N146): Upper Limit Reached 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 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P1562 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP156217Detection of a high range fault on the high side BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP15622ACheck of delayed power up of low side has detected a fault BrandPowertrain

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