DTC Troubleshooting: P0562
DTC P0562: Charging System Low Voltage
NOTE:
Before you troubleshoot, review the general troubleshooting information.
Check for a loose terminal on the alternator (+B terminal). If the alternator +B terminal was loose, DTC P0562 will be stored.

DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0562 Charging System Low Voltage
      

1.
DTC check:

DTC check
?1.
Turn the vehicle to the ON mode.

?2.
Clear the DTC with the HDS.


?3.
Start the engine, and let it idle without load (in P or N) for 1 minute.

?4.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P16BB Alternator B Terminal Circuit Low Voltage
     

Is DTC P16BB indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
     
NO
     
     
     
Go to step 2.
2.
Problem verification:

Problem verification
?1.
Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.
DTC Description
Confirmed DTC
Pending DTC
Freeze Frame
P0562 Charging System Low Voltage
      

Is DTC P0562 is indicated?

     
YES
     
     
     
The failure is duplicated. Repair or replace the alternator.?
     
NO
     
     
     
Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the +B terminal on the alternator and the under-hood fuse/relay box. If the freeze data/on-board snapshot of this DTC is recorded, try to reproduce the failure under the same conditions with the freeze data/on-board snapshot.?