Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0562
System Voltage Low
Battery / charging system voltage seen by the ECU has dropped below the lower threshold (typically around 10.5 V). Modern ECUs are sensitive to under-voltage and may set this code briefly during cranking on a weak battery.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / number5 / 62
Possible causes
- Battery aged or weak high
- Alternator undercharging medium
- 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: alternator belt
- Component: battery cables
- MIL / check engine light
Sources
References
sae:J2012