DTC P0560 System Voltage. Buick Park Avenue 2000

For 1990-2009 cars only

Makes 🢒 Buick 🢒 2000 🢒 Park Avenue 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC P0560 System Voltage

Engine Controls Components
EBCM, Generator, Engine Oil Level Switch
OBD II Symbol Description Notice
Handling ESD Sensitive Parts Notice

Circuit Description

The PCM monitors system voltage on the PCM ignition feed circuit. If the system voltage is out of tolerance, DTC P0560 will be set. When the conditions that set DTC P0560 are present, operation of some vehicle systems and components may be affected.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The engine is running.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

•	System voltage monitored at the PCM ignition feed circuit is less than 9 volts or more than 16 volts.

•	Above conditions are present for more than 25 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The PCM stores conditions which were present when the DTC set as Failure Records only. This information will not be stored as Freeze Frame Records.

Conditions for Clearing the MIL/DTC

•	The DTC becomes history when the conditions for setting the DTC are no longer present.

•	The history DTC clears after 40 malfunction free warm-up cycles.

•	The PCM receives a clear code command from the scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

Check for the following conditions:

Important: Be sure to inspect PCM engine grounds for being secure and clean.

•	Poor connection at the PCM or the generator.

Inspect harness connectors for backed out terminals, improper mating, broken locks, improperly formed or damaged terminals, and poor terminal to wire connection.

•	Damaged harness.

Inspect the wiring harness for damage.

•	If the harness appears to be OK, observe the ignition 1 voltage display on the scan tool while moving connectors and wiring related to the PCM, dash harness, and engine harness. A change in the display will indicate the location of the malfunction.

Important:: Charging with a battery charger while starting the engine can cause DTC P0560 to be set.

If DTC P0560 cannot be duplicated, reviewing the Failure Records vehicle mileage since the diagnostic test last failed may help determine how often the condition that caused the DTC to be set occurs. This may assist in diagnosing the condition. For complete information and additional diagnostics for the vehicle charging system, refer to Diagnostic Starting Point .

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

This vehicle is equipped with a PCM which utilizes an Electrically Erasable Programmable Read Only Memory (EEPROM). When the PCM is being replaced, the new PCM must be programmed.

DTC P0560 - System Voltage

Step	Action	Values	Yes	No
1	Did you perform the Powertrain On-Board Diagnostic System Check ?	--	Go to Step 2	Go to Powertrain On Board Diagnostic (OBD) System Check
2	Is DTC P1635 also set?	--	Go to DTC P1635 5 Volt Reference Circuit	Go to Step 3
3	Start and run engine above 1000 RPM. Observe ignition 1 on the scan tool. Is ignition 1 voltage between the specified values?	10 V-16 V	Go to Step 4	Go to Step 5
4	Review and record the scan tool Failure Records data. Clear the DTC P0560 and operate the vehicle to duplicate the Failure Records conditions. Using a scan tool, monitor specific DTC info for DTC P0560 until the DTC P0560 test runs. Does the scan tool indicate DTC failed this ignition?	--	Go to Step 5	Go to Diagnostic Aids
5	Install a DMM between the battery terminals. Monitor the DMM while running the engine above 1000 RPM. Does DMM show battery voltage between the specified values?	10 V-16 V	Go to Step 6	Go to Step 7
6	Load the electrical system by turning ON the headlamps and the HVAC high blower. Monitor the DMM while running the engine above 2000 RPM. Does the DMM show battery voltage between the specified values?	10 V-16 V	Go to Step 8	Go to Step 7
7	Turn OFF the ignition. Disconnect the generator electrical connector. Connect a DMM to measure voltage between the generator control circuit at the generator harness connector and ground. Start Engine. Command the Gen. Long Term ON using the scan tool. Does the DMM display voltage near the specified value with the Gen. Long Term. commanded ON?	5V	Go to Step 12	Go to Step 10
8	Compare the ignition 1 voltage displayed on the scan tool with the actual battery voltage read with the DMM. Does the scan tool ignition 1 value closely match the actual value read with the DMM?	--	Go to Diagnostic Aids	Go to Step 9
9	Check the PCM ignition feed circuit for a poor connection between the ignition and the PCM. Refer to Testing for Continuity , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Repairing Connector Terminals and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. If a problem is found, replace loose terminals. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 13
10	Check the generator control circuit for an open or a short to ground between the PCM and the generator. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 11
11	Check the generator control circuit for a poor terminal connection at the PCM. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Testing for Continuity , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Repairing Connector Terminals , Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 14	Go to Step 13
12	Check the generator control circuit for a poor terminal connection at the generator. If a problem is found, repair as necessary. Refer to Testing for Continuity , Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections , Repairing Connector Terminals , Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems. Was a problem found?	--	Go to Step 14	Go to Diagnostic Starting Point
13	Important:: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement/Programming . Is action complete?	--	Go to Step 14	--
14	Start and run the engine above 1000 RPM. Observe ignition 1 on the scan tool. Is ignition 1 voltage between the specified values?	10 V-16 V	System OK	Go to Step 5