Possible causes

– Low battery charge
– Battery defective
– Loose or missing alternator drive belt
– Faulty alternator
– Open or short system voltage circuit

Tech notes

Start by recharging or replacing the battery.

When is the code detected?

The P0560 code is detected when there is an open in ECM back-up power source circuit

Symptoms

– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)
– Slow engine start
– Low battery power

P0560 Description

The battery supplies electricity to the Engine Control Module (ECM) even when the ignition switch is OFF. This electricity allows the ECM to store data such as Detected Trouble Code (DTC) history, freeze frame data, fuel trim values and other data. If the battery voltage falls below a minimum level, the ECM will conclude that there is a fault in the power supply circuit. The next time the engine starts, the ECM will turn on the Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) and a DTC will be set.

P0560 Information for specific makes

P0560 BMW
P0560 HYUNDAI
P0560 JEEP
P0560 KIA
P0560 LEXUS
P0560 SAAB
P0560 TOYOTA
P0560 VOLKSWAGEN
P0560 JAGUAR
P0560 INFINITI
P0560 NISSAN
P0560 HONDA
P0560 ACURA
P0560 AUDI
P0560 CHRYSLER
P0560 DODGE