P2502
Charging System Voltage
What it means
P2502 means Charging System Voltage.
Check these first
- Weak or failing battery
- Worn alternator belt or slipping drive
- Failed alternator or voltage regulator
- Corroded battery terminals or ground straps
What to do next
- Measure battery voltage at rest and while cranking
- Check charging voltage at idle and at 2000 rpm
- Inspect the alternator belt and tensioner
- Clean and tighten the battery terminals and grounds
- Test the alternator output under load
- Clear the code and retest
Look up another code
Enter a full code or a symptom. Press / to search. How to read a code
Type a code above, or start from a symptom or a common code.
Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.