Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0560
System Voltage Malfunction
A general fault in the system voltage seen by the ECU — value implausible, missing, or unstable but without crossing the specific thresholds of P0562 (low) or P0563 (high). Often appears intermittently with a marginal alternator or weak battery.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number5 / 60
Possible causes
- Charging system marginal (aged battery or alternator) high
- Corroded battery terminals or ground strap medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 80–600 €
- Estimated time: 0.3–2.5 h
- Component: battery
- Component: alternator
- Component: battery cables
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012