DTC Troubleshooting: P0563 (34)

DTC P0563:  ECM Power Source Circuit Unexpected Voltage


NOTE: Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information.

1.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

2.Clear the DTC with the HDS.

3.Turn the ignition switch OFF.

4.Wait 10 seconds.

5.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

6.Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Is DTC P0563 indicated?


YES - Go to 7.


NO - Intermittent failure, system is OK at this time. Check for poor connections or loose terminals at the under-hood fuse/relay box and the ECM.n


7.Turn the ignition switch OFF.

8.Remove the battery.

9.Disconnect ECM connector A (44P).

10.Connect a battery.

11.Measure voltage between ECM connector terminal A6 and body ground.

 

Is there battery voltage?


YES - Go to 15.


NO - Go to 12.


12.Disconnect a battery.

13.Disconnect the under-hood fuse/relay box 20P (white) connector.

14.Check for continuity between ECM connector terminal A6 and body ground.

 

Is there continuity?


YES - Repair short in the wire between the ECM (A6) and the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to 20.


NO - Go to 19.


15.Disconnect a battery.

16.Disconnect the under-hood fuse/relay box 20P (white) connector.

17.Connect a battery.

18.Measure voltage between ECM connector terminal A8 and body ground.

 

Is there battery voltage?


YES - Repair short to power in the wire between the ECM (A8) and the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to 20.


NO - Go to 19.


19.Test PGM-FI main relay 1.

Is PGM-FI main relay 1 OK?


YES - Go to 27.


NO - Replace the under-hood fuse/relay box, then go to 20.


20.Reconnect all connectors and a battery.

21.Turn the ignition switch ON (II).

22.Reset the ECM with the HDS.

23.Do the ECM idle learn procedure.

24.Turn the ignition switch OFF.

25.Wait 10 seconds.

26.Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?


YES - If DTC P0563 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the under-hood fuse/relay box and the ECM, then go to step 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.


NO - Troubleshooting is complete.n

27.Update the ECM if it does not have the latest software, or substitute a known-good ECM.

28.Do the ECM idle learn procedure.

29.Check for Temporary DTCs or DTCs with the HDS.

Are any Temporary DTCs or DTCs indicated?


YES - If DTC P0563 is indicated, check for poor connections or loose terminals at the under-hood fuse/relay box and the ECM, then go to 1. If any other Temporary DTCs or DTCs are indicated, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.


NO - If the ECM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the ECM was substituted, replace the original ECM.n