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213A21

213A21 - P0562

Information saved in
DME

Fault code
213A21 - P0562

Fault text
System voltage: voltage too low

Fault description
The diagnostic function monitors the battery voltage relative
to a lower limit.

Condition for fault identification
Test condition:
The fault code is logged in the ECU fault memory when the
electrical system voltage is higher than 2.54 V but lower
than 9.99 V.
Potential problem source(s):
- Plug or wiring harness on alternator defective
- Plug or wiring harness on DME defective
- Alternator defect
- Defective DME
Terminal condition: none
Voltage condition:
- Onboard electrical system voltage between 2.54 V and
9.99 V
Temperature condition:
- None
Time condition:
- 3 min. after engine start
Other conditions:
- Engine ON

Condition for fault memory entry
This fault is logged in the control module's fault memory
immediately.

Action in service
- Check alternator and power manager
- Check plug and wiring harness at alternator
- Check plug and wiring harness at DME
- Replace alternator
- Replace DME

Fault effect and breakdown warning
Breakdown notice:
None
Possible apparent symptoms:
None

Driver information
Warning light:
- ECE emissions warning lamp: off
- ECE electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none
- US emissions warning lamp: off
- US electronic engine power reduction: off
- CC message: none

Service instruction
None