P0562: P0562 Diagnostic Guide

What this code means

P0562 may mean the vehicle is seeing system voltage lower than expected.

What the vehicle may do

The vehicle may show warning lights.
The vehicle may crank slowly or may not start.
Electrical or module behavior can be intermittent.
Transmission-related behavior may feel unstable when system voltage is low.

Possible fault areas

Possible battery condition concern.
Possible charging system concern.
Possible power or ground connection concern.
Possible wiring or connector concern.
Possible module feed concern.

Diagnostic path

Opening context for P0562

P0562 is a low system voltage type fault. On this F-150, that may show up as warning lights, slow cranking, a no-start, intermittent electrical behavior, or module and transmission complaints that come and go. Broadly, the possible fault areas can include battery condition, charging system operation, power and ground connections, wiring, connectors, and module feed issues.

Diagnostic path limitation

For this specific P0562 episode, there is no supported low-voltage diagnostic path to walk through. There are no monitor gates, setting conditions, circuit checks, test values, decision branches, or repair verification steps for the code here. So don’t treat the park lock pawl solenoid removal and installation work as a diagnosis for P0562, and don’t jump to a repair conclusion from it alone.

Park lock pawl solenoid removal sequence

If you are already doing the park lock pawl solenoid service, start by removing the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter. Then slide the plastic lock to the unlock position, press the plastic tab, and disconnect the electrical connector. After that, remove the bolts and take out the park lock pawl solenoid.

Park lock pawl solenoid installation sequence

On installation, set the park lock pawl solenoid back in place and install the bolts. The bolt spec is Torque: 12 Nm. Then connect the internal wiring harness electrical connector, slide the plastic lock back to the locked position, and install the transmission fluid pan, gasket and filter.

Takeaway and CTA

The takeaway is simple: P0562 needs a low-voltage diagnostic routine before any repair call is made. The solenoid service steps may be useful only when that job is actually being performed; they do not prove the cause of P0562. Without supported test steps and verification for the code, pause, recheck the earlier diagnostic path, and avoid guessing. For more diagnostic training, visit stepdiagnostics.com.