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P0560 Battery voltage is wrong

By: Diagno editorial team · Updated: 2026-10-15

P0560 means: Battery voltage is wrong. Battery voltage is too low. Drive gently and have the car checked soon. The repair usually costs about €30–500 in Estonia. The most common cause: battery is weak or old. Other possible causes: alternator isn't charging, alternator belt is loose.

Is it safe to drive?Get it checked soonDrive gently and have the car checked soon.

Typical repair cost€30–500parts and labour in Estonia

What it means

Battery voltage is too low. The alternator isn't charging enough or the battery is weak. The voltage fluctuates or is out of range. Often the battery, alternator or a poor connection is to blame.

What could be wrong

1Battery is weak or old
2Alternator isn't charging
3Alternator belt is loose
4Poor earth or corroded battery terminal

What you can check yourself

Measure the battery voltage. Engine off: about 12.6 V. Engine running: 13.8–14.7 V. Make sure the terminals are clean and tight. You can check the simple things yourself, but the repair is best done in a workshop.

How we fix it

We load-test the battery
We measure alternator output
We replace the battery or alternator, or fix the earth

Standard SAE description: System Voltage Malfunction

Check the fuse · If a light, the horn, wipers, a socket or the fuel pump is dead, a blown fuse may be the cause.Fuse boxes by car →

Want a definite answer?

Bring the car to our workshop in Estonia for diagnostics. We read the fault codes, test the sensors and tell you what is wrong. Repair price depends on the work involved, generally €45 per hour.

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Questions

What does fault code P0560 mean?

Battery voltage is wrong. Battery voltage is too low. The alternator isn't charging enough or the battery is weak. The voltage fluctuates or is out of range. Often the battery, alternator or a poor connection is to blame.

Can I drive with code P0560?

Drive gently and have the car checked soon.

How much does it cost to fix P0560?

Roughly €30–500 in Estonia. The price depends on exactly what has failed and on the car.

How is P0560 fixed?

We load-test the battery. We measure alternator output. We replace the battery or alternator, or fix the earth.

Based on AI combined with our hands-on workshop experience and knowledge. This information is general and prices are approximate (Estonian workshop rates). The same code can mean different things on different cars. Only an inspection of the car gives a definite answer.