DESCRIPTION
For a description of the inverter, (Click here).
If the motor inverter overheats, has a circuit malfunction, or has an internal short, the inverter transmits this information to the MG ECU via the motor inverter fail signal line.
If an abnormal amount of current flows through the motor inverter, the MG ECU detects it and sends a signal to inform the hybrid vehicle control ECU of the malfunction.
The term "drive motor A" refers to MG2.
| DTC No. | INF Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0A78 | 128 | Abnormal motor current value detection (System malfunction) |
|
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
Before inspecting the high-voltage system or disconnecting the low voltage connector of the inverter with converter assembly, take safety precautions such as wearing insulated gloves and removing the service plug grip to prevent electrical shocks. After removing the service plug grip, put it in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are working on the high-voltage system.
After disconnecting the service plug grip, wait for at least 10 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals. After waiting for 10 minutes, check the voltage at the terminals in the inspection point in the inverter with converter assembly. The voltage should be 0 V before beginning work.
Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.
PROCEDURE
CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HV)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
Check if DTCs are output.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HV)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
Check if DTCs are output.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
| DTC No. | Relevant Diagnosis |
|---|---|
| P0A1A (all INF codes) *1 | Generator Control Module |
| P0A1B (all INF codes) *1 | Drive Motor "A" Control Module |
| P0A1D (all INF codes) *1 | Hybrid Powertrain Control Module |
| P0A3F-243 | Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit |
| P0A40-500 | Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance |
| P0A41-245 | Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Low |
| P0A4B-253 | Generator Position Sensor Circuit |
| P0A4C-513 | Generator Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance |
| P0A4D-255 | Generator Position Sensor Circuit Low |
| P0A60 (all INF codes) *1 | Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current |
| P0A63 (all INF codes) *1 | Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current |
| P0A72 (all INF codes) *1 | Generator Phase V Current |
| P0A75 (all INF codes) *1 | Generator Phase W Current |
| P0A78-266, 267, 279, 287, 306, 503, 504, 505, 506, 586, 806, 807, 808 | Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance |
| P0A7A-325, 344, 517, 518, 809, 810, 811 | Generator Inverter Performance |
| P0A90-509 | Drive Motor "A" Performance |
| P0A92-521 | Hybrid Generator Performance |
| P0A94-442, 547, 548, 549, 554, 555, 556, 585, 587, 589, 590 | DC / DC Converter Performance |
| P0ADB-227 | Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Control Circuit Low |
| P0ADC-226 | Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Control Circuit High |
| P0ADF-229 | Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Control Circuit Low |
| P0AE0-228 | Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Control Circuit High |
| P0C76-523 | Hybrid Battery System Discharge Time Too Long |
| P3004-803 | High Voltage Power Resource |
*1: If any INF codes are output for this DTC, refer to the corresponding diagnostic flowchart.
P0A78-128 may be set due to a malfunction which also causes DTCs in the preceding table to be set. In this case, first troubleshoot the output DTCs in the preceding table. Then, perform a test to attempt to reproduce the problems, and check that no DTCs are output.
CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR)
Remove the service plug grip (Click here).
After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the power switch on (READY) unless instructed by the repair manual because this may cause a malfunction.
Before disconnecting the connector, confirm that it is properly connected by checking that the locking claws are engaged and that the connector cannot be pulled out.
Check the connection of the low voltage connector of the inverter with converter assembly.
| OK |
|---|
| The connector is connected securely and there are no contact problems. |
When connecting the connector, insert it with the locking lever in the raised position. Rotate the lever downward and make sure that the connector is pulled into its socket. When the locking lever is in its fully closed position, a click will be heard as its locking claws engage. After the click is heard, pull up on the connector to confirm that it is properly connected.
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - GENERATOR RESOLVER)
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
Turn the power switch off.
Disconnect the low voltage connector from the inverter with converter assembly.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard voltage | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
| RHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Turning the power switch on (IG) with the low voltage connector of the inverter with converter assembly disconnected causes other DTCs to be stored. Clear the DTCs after performing this inspection.
CHECK GENERATOR RESOLVER
Turn the power switch off.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard resistance (Check for open) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | ||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| RHD | ||||||||||||
|
| Standard resistance (Check for short) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | ||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| RHD | ||||||||||||
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - MOTOR RESOLVER)
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Disconnect the low voltage connector from the inverter with converter assembly.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard voltage | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
| RHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
Turning the power switch on (IG) with the low voltage connector of the inverter with converter assembly disconnected causes other DTCs to be stored. Clear the DTCs after performing this inspection.
CHECK MOTOR RESOLVER
Turn the power switch off.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard resistance (Check for open) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | ||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| RHD | ||||||||||||
|
| Standard resistance (Check for short) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | ||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| RHD | ||||||||||||
|
CHECK INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (GENERATOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION)
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
Remove the inverter terminal cover from the inverter with converter assembly.
For LHD vehicles, use the following procedures (Click here).
For RHD vehicles, use the following procedures (Click here).
Lift the inverter terminal cover horizontally so that it does not tilt. Failure to do so may break the inverter cover guide pins.
Check that the bolts for the generator cable are tightened to the specified torque, the generator cable is connected securely, and there are no contact problems.
| Specified Condition |
|---|
| T=8.0 N*m {82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf} |
Make sure that the tightening torque of the bolts is between 6.4 and 9.6 N*m (65 and 98 kgf*cm, 57 and 85 in.*lbf).
Check for arc marks at the bolts for the generator cable.
| Result | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|||||||||||||||
CHECK INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (MOTOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION)
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
Check that the bolts for the motor cable are tightened to the specified torque, the motor cable is connected securely, and there are no contact problems.
| Specified Condition |
|---|
| T=8.0 N*m {82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf} |
Make sure that the tightening torque of the bolts is between 6.4 and 9.6 N*m (65 and 98 kgf*cm, 57 and 85 in.*lbf).
Check for arc marks at the bolts for the motor cable.
| Result | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|||||||||||||||
CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (MG1)
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
Disconnect the generator cable and motor cable from the inverter with converter assembly.
For the removal and installation procedures related to the generator cable and motor cable, (Click herefor LHD,Click herefor RHD).
Check MG1 for an interphase short using a milliohmmeter.
Using a milliohmmeter, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
If the MG1 temperature is high, the resistance will vary greatly from the specification. Therefore, measure the resistance at least 8 hours after the vehicle is stopped.
| Standard resistance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | ||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| RHD | ||||||||||||
|
To correct the variation of the measured resistance due to temperature, use the following formula to calculate the resistance at 20°C (68° F).
R20 = Rt / {1 + 0.00393 X (T - 20)}
The calculation is based on the following:
R20: Resistance at 20°C (68° F) (mΩ)
Rt: Measured resistance (mΩ)
T: Temperature when the resistance is measured (° C)
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Be sure to set the megohmmeter to 500 V when performing this test. Using a setting higher than 500 V can result in damage to the component being inspected.
| Standard resistance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (MG2)
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
Disconnect the generator cable and motor cable from the inverter with converter assembly.
For the removal and installation procedures related to the generator cable and motor cable, (Click herefor LHD,Click herefor RHD).
Check MG2 for an interphase short using a milliohmmeter.
Using a milliohmmeter, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
If the MG2 temperature is high, the resistance will vary greatly from the specification. Therefore, measure the resistance at least 8 hours after the vehicle is stopped.
| Standard resistance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | ||||||||||||
|
||||||||||||
| RHD | ||||||||||||
|
To correct the variation of the measured resistance due to temperature, use the following formula to calculate the resistance at 20°C (68° F).
R20 = Rt / {1 + 0.00393 X (T - 20)}
The calculation is based on the following:
R20: Resistance at 20°C (68° F) (mΩ)
Rt: Measured resistance (mΩ)
T: Temperature when the resistance is measured (° C)
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Be sure to set the megohmmeter to 500 V when performing this test. Using a setting higher than 500 V can result in damage to the component being inspected.
| Standard resistance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (GENERATOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR)
Check the connection condition of the generator resolver connector and the contact pressure of each terminal. Check the terminals for deformation, and check the connector for water ingress and foreign matter.
| OK |
|---|
| The connector is connected securely and there are no contact problems. |
If the terminals connect poorly, are damaged, or contain water or foreign matter, repair or replace the wire harness or connector.
CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (MOTOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR)
Check the connection condition of the motor resolver connector and the contact pressure of each terminal. Check the terminals for deformation, and check the connector for water ingress and foreign matter.
| OK |
|---|
| The connector is connected securely and there are no contact problems. |
If the terminals connect poorly, are damaged, or contain water or foreign matter, repair or replace the wire harness or connector.
| Result | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (GENERATOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR)
Check the connection condition of the generator resolver connector and the contact pressure of each terminal. Check the terminals for deformation, and check the connector for water ingress and foreign matter.
| OK |
|---|
| The connector is connected securely and there are no contact problems. |
If the terminals connect poorly, are damaged, or contain water or foreign matter, repair or replace the wire harness or connector.
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (MG ECU) - GENERATOR RESOLVER)
Disconnect the generator resolver connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard resistance (Check for open) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
| RHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Standard resistance (Check for short) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
| RHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
The generator resolver is not available separately. If it requires replacement, replace the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly.
CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (MOTOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR)
Check the connection condition of the motor resolver connector and the contact pressure of each terminal. Check the terminals for deformation, and check the connector for water ingress and foreign matter .
| OK |
|---|
| The connector is connected securely and there are no contact problems. |
If the terminals connect poorly, are damaged, or contain water or foreign matter, repair or replace the wire harness or connector.
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (MG ECU) - MOTOR RESOLVER)
Disconnect the motor resolver connector.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard resistance (Check for open) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
| RHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
| Standard resistance (Check for short) | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
|||||||||||||||||||||
| RHD | |||||||||||||||||||||
|
The motor resolver is not available separately. If it requires replacement, replace the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly.
CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (GENERATOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION)
Remove the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly (Click here).
Check that the bolts for the generator cable are tightened to the specified torque, the generator cable is connected securely, and there are no contact problems.
| Specified Condition |
|---|
| T=8.0 N*m {82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf} |
Make sure that the tightening torque of the bolts is between 6.4 and 9.6 N*m (65 and 98 kgf*cm, 57 and 85 in.*lbf).
Check for arc marks at the bolts for the generator cable.
| Result | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|||||||||||||||
CHECK GENERATOR CABLE
Remove the generator cable from the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly (Click here).
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Be sure to set the megohmmeter to 500 V when performing this test. Using a setting higher than 500 V can result in damage to the component being inspected.
| Standard resistance | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard resistance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLY (MOTOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION)
Remove the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly (Click here).
Check that the bolts for the motor cable are tightened to the specified torque, the motor cable is connected securely, and there are no contact problems.
| Specified Condition |
|---|
| T=8.0 N*m {82 kgf*cm, 71 in.*lbf} |
Make sure that the tightening torque of the bolts is between 6.4 and 9.6 N*m (65 and 98 kgf*cm, 57 and 85 in.*lbf).
Check for arc marks at the bolts for the motor cable.
| Result | |||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
|||||||||||||||
CHECK MOTOR CABLE
Remove the motor cable from the hybrid vehicle transmission assembly. (Click here)
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Be sure to set the megohmmeter to 500 V when performing this test. Using a setting higher than 500 V can result in damage to the component being inspected.
| Standard resistance | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard resistance | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
GO TO DTC CHARTClick here
CONNECT SECURELY
CONNECT SECURELY
REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSMISSION ASSEMBLYClick here
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLYClick here
REPLACE GENERATOR CABLEClick here
REPLACE MOTOR CABLEClick here
REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS
GO TO OUTPUT DTCClick here
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLYClick here