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Advanced Diagnostics - DTC P0563: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Power Source Circuit Unexpected Voltage






General Description
If there is a short to ground in the harness between the powertrain control module (PCM) and PGM-FI main relay 1, PGM-FI main relay 1 stays ON even if the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0), and the PCM remains active. However, the engine is not running because power for the gauges, the ignition, and the fuel pump is turned OFF by the ignition switch. When the PCM operates for a set time after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0), it detects a malfunction and stores a DTC.

Monitor Execution, Sequence, Duration, DTC Type, OBD Status






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Malfunction Threshold
The PCM operates for at least 5 seconds after the ignition switch is turned to LOCK (0).

Diagnosis Details

Conditions for setting the DTC
When a malfunction is detected during the first drive cycle, a Pending DTC is stored in the PCM memory. If the malfunction returns in the next (second) drive cycle, a Confirmed DTC and the freeze data are stored in the PCM memory. The MIL does not come on.

Conditions for clearing the DTC
The Pending DTC, the Confirmed DTC, and the freeze data can be cleared with the scan tool Clear command or by disconnecting the battery.