HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0A90-251

DTC Code DTC Name
P0A90-251 Drive Motor "A" Performance

DESCRIPTION

When three-phase alternating current flows through the three-phase windings of the stator coil, a rotating magnetic field is generated in motor. The system controls the rotation of the magnetic field in accordance with the rotating position and speed of the rotor. As a result, the permanent magnets provided in the rotor are pulled in the direction of rotation, generating torque. The generated torque is almost proportional to the amount of current. The system controls motor speed by regulating the frequency of the alternating current. Furthermore, the system properly controls the rotating magnetic field and the angle of the rotor magnets in order to generate high torque in an efficient manner, even at high speeds.

Tech Tips

The term "drive motor A" indicates MG2.

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DTC No. INF Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0A90 251 Motor magnetic force deterioration or same phase short circuit

  • Hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly

  • Motor cable

  • Inverter with converter assembly

  • Wire harness or connector

  • Power management control ECU

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The MG ECU monitors MG2. If the MG ECU detects a reduction in the magnetic force of MG2 or an inphase short, it interprets this as an MG2 failure. The power management control ECU (HV CPU) will illuminate the MIL and set a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

Related DTCs P0A90 (INF 251): Magnetic force deterioration / same phase short circuit
Required sensors / components MG2, inverter, motor resolver
Frequency of operation Continuous
Duration TMC's intellectual property
MIL operation 1 driving cycle
Sequence of operation None

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not present TMC's intellectual property
Other conditions belong to TMC's intellectual property -

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

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COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

Power management control ECU DTC P0A90 (INF 251) is not detected

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

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  1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

  2. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.

  3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).

  4. Turn the power switch off.

  5. Turn the power switch on (READY) and turn the Techstream on.

  6. Drive the vehicle at a constant speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) for 10 seconds or more. [A]

  7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.

  8. Check that permanent DTCs are cleared.

  9. If the permanent DTCs are not cleared, perform the universal trip, and then check for permanent DTCs again.

    Tech Tips


    • If a permanent DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.

    • If no permanent DTC is output, the system is normal.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CAUTION:


  • Before inspecting the high-voltage system, 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 removing 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 Click here.

    Tech Tips

    Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.

Note

After turning the power switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work Click here.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL)


    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.

    4. Check if DTCs are output.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Only P0A90-251 is output or P0A90-251 and DTCs other than the ones in the table below are also output. A
      Any of the following DTCs are also output. B
      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
      P0A51-174 Drive Motor "A" Current Sensor Circuit
      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
      P0A78-202, 266, 267, 282, 306, 586 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance
      P0A7A-344 Generator Inverter Performance
      P0A90-509 Drive Motor "A" Performance
      P0A92-521 Hybrid Generator Performance
      P0A93-346 Inverter Cooling System Performance
      P0A94-585, 587, 589, 590 DC / DC Converter Performance
      P0AA6 (all INF codes)*1 Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault
      P0C76-523 Hybrid Battery System Discharge Time Too Long
      P3004-132 High Voltage Power Resource

      Tech Tips


      • *1: If any INF codes are output for this DTC, refer to the corresponding diagnostic procedure.

      • P0A90-251 may be output due to a malfunction which causes the DTCs in the table above to be output. In this case, first troubleshoot the output DTCs in the table above. Then, perform a reproduction test to check that no DTCs are output.

    5. Turn the power switch off.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) Click here

    A

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL)


    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.

    4. Check if DTCs are output.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Any of the following DTCs are also output. A
      Only P0A90-251 is output or P0A90-251 and DTCs other than the ones in the table below are also output. B
      DTC No. Relevant Diagnosis
      P0A90-251 Drive Motor "A" Performance

      Tech Tips

      When the DTCs listed in the table above are also output, there may be a short between the HSDN (MG shut down signal) circuit and power circuit.

    5. Turn the power switch off.


    B

    SIMULATION TEST Click here

    A

  3. CHECK POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU


    1. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    2. A01HVV8E04
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component with harness connected

      (Power Management Control ECU)

      Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A39-31 (HSDN) - I3-6 (E1) Power switch on (IG) Below 4.5 V

    3. Turn the power switch off.


    NG

    Click here

    OK

  4. SIMULATION TEST


    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (READY).

    3. Test-drive the vehicle at a speed of 40 km/h (25 mph) for approximately 1 minute.

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.

    5. Check if DTCs are output.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      P0A90-251 is output or no DTC is output. A
      P0A78-306 or P0A90-509 is output. B

    6. Turn the power switch off.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) Click here

    A

  5. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR)

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.


    1. Check that the service plug grip is not installed.

      Note

      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.

    2. Check the connector connections and contact pressure of the low voltage connectors of the inverter with converter assembly Click here.

      Note

      Before disconnecting the connector, confirm that it is properly connected by checking that the locking claws are engaged and that the connector does not pull out.

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      OK
      The connectors are connected securely and there are no contact pressure problems.

      Tech Tips

      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.


    NG

    CONNECT SECURELY

    OK

  6. CHECK INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (MOTOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION)

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.


    1. Check that the service plug grip is not installed.

      Note

      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.

    2. A01HUQS

      Remove the upper inverter cover (motor cable side) from the inverter with converter assembly.

    3. A01HSDQ

      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)

      Note

      Make sure that the tightening torque of the bolt is between 6.4 and 9.6 N*m (65 and 98 kgf*cm, 57 and 85 in.*lbf).

    4. Disconnect the motor cable from the inverter with converter assembly.

    5. Check for arc marks at the terminals for the motor cable.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The terminals are connected securely and there are no contact problems. There are no arc marks. A
      The terminals are not connected securely and there is a contact problem. There are arc marks. B
      The terminals are not connected securely and there is a contact problem. There are no arc marks. C
      The terminals are connected securely and there are no contact problems. There are arc marks. B

    6. Connect the motor cable to the inverter with converter assembly.

    7. Install the upper inverter cover.


    B

    REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

    C

    CONNECT SECURELY

    A

  7. CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (MOTOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION)

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.


    1. Check that the service plug grip is not installed.

      Note

      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.

    2. A01HULB

      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=8.5 N*m (87 kgf*cm, 75 in.*lbf)

      Note

      Make sure that the tightening torque of the bolt is between 6.4 and 10.5 N*m (65 and 107 kgf*cm, 5 and 8 ft.*lbf).

    3. Disconnect the motor cable from the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.

    4. Check for arc marks at the terminals for the motor cable.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The terminals are connected securely and there are no contact problems. There are no arc marks. A
      The terminals are not connected securely and there is a contact problem. There are arc marks. B
      The terminals are not connected securely and there is a contact problem. There are no arc marks. C
      The terminals are connected securely and there are no contact problems. There are arc marks. B

    5. Connect the motor cable to the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.


    B

    REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS

    C

    CONNECT SECURELY

    A

  8. CHECK MOTOR CABLE

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.


    1. Check that the service plug grip is not installed.

      Note

      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.

    2. Remove the motor cable Click here.

    3. A01HUGQE01
      Text in Illustration
      *1 Shield ground
      *a

      Motor Cable

      (Inverter with Converter Assembly Side)
      *b

      Motor Cable

      (Hybrid Vehicle Transaxle Assembly Side)

      Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Note

      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
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      n1-1 (W) - Body ground and shield ground Power switch off 100 MΩ or higher
      n1-2 (V) - Body ground and shield ground Power switch off 100 MΩ or higher
      n1-3 (U) - Body ground and shield ground Power switch off 100 MΩ or higher

      Note

      Wrap the terminal of the motor cable with insulating tape to prevent them from coming into contact with body ground

    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      n1-1 (W) - n2-3 (W) Power switch off Below 1 Ω
      n1-2 (V) - n2-2 (V) Power switch off Below 1 Ω
      n1-3 (U) - n2-1 (U) Power switch off Below 1 Ω
      n1-1 (W) - n2-1 (U) Power switch off 100 MΩ or higher
      n1-2 (V) - n2-3 (W) Power switch off 100 MΩ or higher
      n1-3 (U) - n2-2 (V) Power switch off 100 MΩ or higher

    5. Install the motor cable.


    NG

    REPLACE MOTOR CABLE Click here

    OK

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Click here

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU - INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY)

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.


    1. Check that the service plug grip is not installed.

      Note

      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.

    2. Disconnect connector A14 from the inverter with converter assembly.

    3. Disconnect connector A39 from the power management control ECU.

    4. Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    5. Turn the power switch on (IG).

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      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Front view of wire harness connector

      (to Inverter with Converter Assembly)
      *b

      Rear view of wire harness connector

      (to Power Management Control ECU)

      Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A14-40 (HSDN) or A39-31 (HSDN) - Body ground Power switch on (IG) Below 1 V

      Note

      Turning the power switch on (IG) with the connector disconnected causes other DTCs to be stored. Clear the DTCs after performing this inspection.

    7. Turn the power switch off.

    8. Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    9. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A39-31 (HSDN) - A39-1 (IG2) Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher
      A39-31 (HSDN) - A39-2 (IG2D) Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher
      A39-31 (HSDN) - A39-5 (+B1) Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher
      A39-31 (HSDN) - A39-6 (MREL) Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher
      A14-40 (HSDN) - A14-30 (+B) Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher
      A14-40 (HSDN) - A14-31 (+B2) Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher

    10. Connect the inverter with converter assembly connector.

    11. Connect the power management control ECU connector.


    NG

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

    OK

  10. CHECK INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

    CAUTION:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.


    1. Check that the service plug grip is not installed.

      Note

      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.

    2. Disconnect connector A14 from the inverter with converter assembly.

    3. A01HUUOE04
      Text in Illustration
      *a

      Component without harness connected

      (Inverter with Converter Assembly)

      Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      A14-40 (HSDN) - A14-30 (+B) Power switch off 5 kΩ or higher
      A14-40 (HSDN) - A14-31 (+B2) Power switch off 5 kΩ or higher

    4. Connect the inverter with converter assembly connector.


    NG

    REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

    REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU Click here