P0563
System Voltage High
2007-2012 Nissan Altima 2.5L I4
High SeverityPowertrainGeneric (SAE)
Description
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.
Related Codes
Other Powertrain Codes
- P0001Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit/Open
- P0002Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Range/Performance
- P0003Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit Low
- P0004Fuel Volume Regulator Control Circuit High
- P0010Intake Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0011Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0012Intake Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
- P0013Exhaust Camshaft Position Actuator Circuit/Open Bank 1
- P0014Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Advanced Bank 1
- P0015Exhaust Camshaft Position Timing Over-Retarded Bank 1
P0563 on Other Vehicles
Nissan 200SX
1995-1998 1.6L I4 GA16DE
Nissan 200SX SE-R
1995-1998 2.0L I4 SR20DE
Nissan 240SX
1995-1998 2.4L I4 KA24DE
Nissan 300ZX
1990-1996 3.0L V6 VG30DE
Nissan 300ZX Twin Turbo
1990-1996 3.0L Twin-Turbo V6 VG30DETT
Nissan 350Z
2003-2006 3.5L V6 VQ35DE
Nissan 350Z
2007-2009 3.5L V6 VQ35HR
Nissan 370Z
2009-2020 3.7L V6 VQ37VHR
Common Questions
What does code P0563 mean on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
P0563 stands for "System Voltage High". The system voltage is above the acceptable threshold.
What are the symptoms of P0563 on a Nissan Altima?
Common symptoms of P0563 include: Check Engine Light, Bulbs burning out frequently, Battery swelling, Electrical component damage.
What causes P0563 on a 2007-2012 Nissan Altima?
Common causes of P0563 include: Faulty voltage regulator, Faulty alternator, Bad battery sense wire, PCM-controlled charging issue.