DTC Troubleshooting

DTC Troubleshooting: P0562

DTC P0562:

Charging System Low Voltage

NOTE:

- Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information Initial Inspection and Diagnostic Overview.
- If any high current load accessories are installed, this DTC can be set.
- If DTC P16BB and/or P16BC is stored at the same time as DTC P0562, troubleshoot DTC P16BB and/or P16BC first, then recheck for DTC P0562.

1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

2. Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3. Start the engine.

4. Check under these conditions:

- A/C on
- Temperature control at maximum cool
- Blower fan at maximum speed
- Rear window defogger on
- Headlights on high beam

5. Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm (in P or N) for 1 minute.

6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0562 indicated?

YES -

Replace the alternator Removal and Replacement, then go to step 7.

NO -

Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the alternator and the under-hood fuse/relay box. Also check the battery performance Battery Test.�

7. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II), or press the engine start/stop button to select the ON mode.

8. Reset the PCM with the HDS.

9. Do the PCM idle learn procedure PCM Idle Learn Procedure.

10. Start the engine.

11. Check under these conditions:

- A/C on
- Temperature control at maximum cool
- Blower fan at maximum speed
- Rear window defogger on
- Headlights on high beam

12. Hold the engine speed at 2,000 rpm (in P or N) for 1 minute.

13. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0562 indicated?

YES -

Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the alternator and the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to step 1.

NO -

Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.�