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For 1990-2009 cars only
Makes 🢒 Saturn 🢒 2007 🢒 AURA 🢒 DTC 🢒 DTC P0563

Diagnostic Instructions
    •  Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    •  Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0563 : System Voltage High

Circuit/System Description

The engine control module (ECM) monitors the system voltage to ensure that the voltage stays within the proper range. Damage to components, and incorrect data may occur when the voltage is out of range.

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

Conditions for Setting the DTC

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

Action Taken When the DTC Sets
    • The ECM will command the charge indicator and or warning message to be illuminated on the instrument panel cluster (IPC) and the driver information center (DIC), if equipped.
    • The ECM will not illuminate the malfunction indicator lamp (MIL).
    • The ECM will store conditions, which were present when the DTC set as Fail Records data only.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC
    • The ECM 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.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Engine Electrical Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions

Diagnostic Aids
    • A possible cause of this DTC could be overcharging with a battery charger or jump starting.
    • A high voltage value in multiple modules indicates a concern in the charging system.

Circuit/System Verification
  1. If the DTC is history, refer to Charging System Test .
  2. Start the engine, record the voltage at the battery terminals. Observe the Ignition 1 Signal parameter in the ECM data list. Voltages should not differ by more than 1 volt.
    3. ⇒If more than 1 volt, replace the ECM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for ECM replacement, setup, and programming