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Makes 🢒 Chevrolet 🢒 2006 🢒 Chevy C Cab/Chassis HD (GMT 400) 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC P0563

Circuit Description

The 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 engine run time is more than 20 seconds.
    • Engine running above 1,200 RPM.
    • Vehicle speed above 8 km/h (5 mph).

Conditions for Setting the DTC
    • The PCM senses the system voltage is above 19 volts.
    • All of the conditions are present for 5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The PCM stores DTC P0563 in the PCM memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The PCM will record the operating conditions at the time the diagnostic fails. The PCM stores this information in Failure Records.
    • The PCM disables most outputs.
    • The transmission defaults to a predetermined gear.
    • The torque converter clutch (TCC) operation is inhibited.
    • The instrument panel cluster (IPC) displays a message.
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The Conditions for Setting the DTC are no longer present.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 malfunction free ignition cycles.
    • The powertrain control module (PCM) receives the clear code command from the scan tool.

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

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. Turn OFF all the accessories.
  2. Measure the battery voltage at the battery.
  3. Operate the engine speed above 2,000 RPM.

Is the battery voltage less than the specified value?

19 V

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 3

3

Replace the generator. Refer to Generator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 5

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4

Important: The replacement PCM must be programmed. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Programming in Engine Controls 8.1L.

Replace the PCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Module Replacement in Engine Controls 8.1L.

Is the action complete?

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Go to Step 5

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5
  1. Review and record the scan tool Fail Records data.
  2. Clear any DTCs.
  3. Operate the vehicle within the Fail Records conditions as noted.
  4. Using a scan tool, monitor the Specific DTC info for this DTC.

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

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Go to Step 2

System OK