DTC 562

UnclassifiedElectrical

What This Code Means

MIL: ON for active fault; Adaptive learn is disabled; System Voltage Low

Possible Causes

  • Battery voltage at ECM is less than 18.0 volts for longer than 5 seconds (with key on and engine speed greater than 1000 RPM)
  • ECM detects system voltage less than 18.00 volts while the alternator should be charging
  • Fault is Intermittent
  • Faulty Vba t power or ground circuit to ECM
  • Faulty battery
  • Faulty charging system
  • Faulty ECM

Suggested Actions

  1. 1Perform the On-Board (OBD) System Check
  2. 2Key ON, Engine On, System Mode = 'Running', Operate engine at Idle
  3. 3Check battery voltage in DST
  4. 4Using a DVM measure the voltage potential across battery (+) and (-)

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