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PowertrainP2503

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Charging system voltage is low

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 CVP2503No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP2503No description available Powertrain
BYDP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP2503Battery voltage too low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
DFFSP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
DFFXP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP2503Ladesystemspenning lav BrandPowertrain
GeelyP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
GMP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP2503System Voltage BrandPowertrain
HyundaiP2503No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP2503No description available Powertrain
MaseratiP2503Charging System Output Low BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP2503IG SW circuit BrandPowertrain
OpelP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP2503No description available Powertrain
ProtonP2503IG SW circuit BrandPowertrain
SaabP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
SmartP2503No description available Powertrain
SprinterP2503No description available Powertrain
SubaruP2503Alternator circuit low BrandPowertrain
TataP2503Charging System Voltage Low BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP2503Charging system voltage is low BrandPowertrain
VolkswagenP2503SAE: Charging System Voltage: Low 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P2503 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP250300Faulty recognition of currently selected gear BrandPowertrain

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