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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2003 🢒 Cavalier 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC P0563

Circuit Description

The powertrain control module (PCM) checks the system voltage to make sure that the voltage stays within the proper range. Damage to components, and incorrect input can occur when the voltage is out of range. The PCM monitors the system voltage over an extended length of time. If the PCM detects an excessively high system voltage, DTC P0563 will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC
    • The vehicle speed is above 8 km/h (5 mph).
    • The system voltage is between 9.5 and 18 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The PCM detects a system voltage above 16 volts for less than 1 second.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The PCM will command a message to be displayed.
    • The PCM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
    • The PCM will store conditions which were present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The PCM will command the message OFF after one trip in which the diagnostic test has been run and passed.
    • The history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.
    • The DTC can be cleared by using the scan tool Clear DTC Information function.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Engine Controls Schematics in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61)

1

Did you perform the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

2
  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With a scan tool, observe the Ignition 1 Signal parameter in the PCM data list .

Does the scan tool indicate that the Ignition 1 Signal parameter is less than the specified range?

16.0 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Measure the voltage at the battery terminals and compare it with the Ignition 1 Signal parameter in the PCM data list

Are the battery voltage and PCM Ignition 1 readings different by more than the value specified?

0.5 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Charging System Test

4

Important: The replacement PCM must be programmed.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls - 2.2L (L61).

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 5

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5
  1. Review and record the scan tool Fail Records data.
  2. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTC.
  3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
  4. Using the scan tool, observe the Specific DTC Information for DTC P0563 until the test runs.

Does the scan tool indicate that DTC P0563 failed this ignition?

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Go to Step 2

System OK