P0563high severityPowertrain
System Voltage High
on 2013 Audi A6 3.0L Supercharged V6 · AWD
What this code means
The system voltage is above the acceptable threshold.
Symptoms
- Check Engine Light
- Bulbs burning out frequently
- Battery swelling
- Electrical component damage
Common causes
- Faulty voltage regulator
- Faulty alternator
- Bad battery sense wire
- PCM-controlled charging issue
Diagnostic steps
- Test voltage at battery (should not exceed 15V)
- Test alternator regulator
- Check battery sense wire
- Test charging system
Repair notes
Overcharging can damage battery and electronics. Replace alternator/regulator. Urgent repair.
Other Powertrain codes on this vehicle
P0001
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
P0001
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
P0002
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0002
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
P0003
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
P0003
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
P0004
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
P0004
Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
P0010
Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1