Description
OBD-II Trouble Code Description for P0561 Saab
System Voltage Unstable
What does this mean?
OBD2 Code P0561 Saab definition:
The battery supplies electricity to the ECM even when the ignition switch is OFF. This electricity allows the ECM to store data such as 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 MIL and a DTC will be set.
Symptoms
Possible sumptoms of OBD code P0561 Saab
– Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light) – Slow engine start – Low battery power
Causes
Possible causes of OBD code P0561 Saab
– Loose or missing alternator drive belt – Faulty alternator – Battery defective – Open or short system voltage circuit The Error code is generally activated on detection of the following conditions: The P0561 Saab code is detected when there is an open in ECM back-up power source circuit
Possible Solutions
The OBD2 Code Information Be Applicable For Saab:
2012 Saab 9-5,2012 Saab 9-4X,2011 Saab PhoeniX Concept,2010 Saab 9-5 Sedan,2010 Saab 9-3,2010 Saab 9-3X,2008 Saab Turbo X,2008 Saab 9-X,2008 Saab 9-7X,2008 Saab 9-4X,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2008 Saab 9-3,2006 Saab 9-7X,2006 Saab 9-5,2006 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-5,2005 Saab 9-3,2005 Saab 9-2,2003 Saab 95,2003 Saab 93
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