| DTC Code | DTC Name |
|---|---|
| P0A78-505 | Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance |
| P0A78-806 | Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance |
DTC SUMMARY
MALFUNCTION DESCRIPTIONThese DTCs indicate that a large current flowed in the inverter for the motor. The cause of this malfunction may be one of the following:
Internal inverter malfunction:
Internal circuit malfunction in the inverter for the motor
Malfunction in ECU that controls the inverter
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 power management control ECU of the malfunction.
Tech Tips
The term "drive motor A" indicates motor (MG2).
| DTC No. | INF Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0A78 | 505 | Motor inverter fail signal detected (overcurrent due to MG ECU malfunction)* (1 trip detection logic) |
Inverter with converter assembly |
| 806 | Abnormal motor (MG2) current value detected (MG ECU malfunction)* (1 trip detection logic) |
*: The MG ECU, which is built into the inverter with converter assembly, is suspected to be the main cause of the malfunction.
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
P0A78 (INF 505):
If excessive amperage flows through the motor inverter due to an internal short, the motor inverter will transmit an inverter fail signal to the MG ECU. Upon receiving this signal, the power management control ECU will illuminate the MIL and set a DTC.
P0A78 (INF 806):
The MG ECU monitors the motor inverter electric current. If the current exceeds the threshold level for a specified period of time, the power management control ECU will illuminate the MIL and set a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Related DTCs | P0A78 (INF 505): MFIV detection (Over current malfunction) P0A78 (INF 806): Motor inverter abnormal current |
| Required sensors / components | Motor inverter |
| 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
| TMC's intellectual property | - |
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
| Power management control ECU | DTC P0A78 (INF 505/806) is not detected |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
Turn the power switch off and wait for 30 seconds or more.
Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
Turn the power switch on (READY).
With the shift lever in P, wait for 5 seconds. [A]
Tech Tips
Check that there are no abnormalities (abnormal sounds, coolant leaks, DTC output, etc).
Perform a road test according to the freeze frame data "Vehicle Spd" for approximately 10 minutes. [B]
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes. [C]
Read the current DTCs.
Tech Tips
If a current DTC is output, the system is malfunctioning.
If a current DTC is not output and want to confirm permanent DTC, perform the following procedure.
Check that permanent DTCs are cleared.
If the permanent DTCs are not cleared, perform a universal trip, and then check for permanent DTCs again.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
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 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.
Tech Tips
After the repair, clear the DTCs and perform the following procedure to check that DTCs are not output.
Turn the power switch on (READY) and wait for 5 seconds or more.
Perform a road test according to the freeze frame data and item "Vehicle Spd" for approximately 10 minutes.
PROCEDURE
CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL)
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
Check if DTCs are output.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Note
If P0A78-202 is output, troubleshoot it first. After completing the troubleshooting for P0A78-202, return to perform troubleshooting for this DTC.
Parts repaired or replaced during troubleshooting for P0A78-202 do not need to be re-inspected in this diagnosis procedure.
Turn the power switch off.
| B |
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GO TO DTC CHART (P0A78-202) Click here |
| A |
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CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL)
Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
Check if DTCs are output.
Tech Tips
If P0A78-202 was not output in step 1 of this diagnosis procedure, check Table 1 below.
If P0A78-202 was output in step 1 of this diagnosis procedure, repair that DTC first, then check Table 2 below.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Malfunction Content | Relevant DTC | |
|---|---|---|
| Microcomputer malfunction | P0A1A (all INF codes)*1 | Generator Control Module |
| P0A1B-168, 192, 193, 198, 661, 786, 794, 795, 796 | Drive Motor "A" Control Module | |
| P0A1D (all INF codes)*1 | Hybrid Powertrain Control Module | |
| Power source circuit malfunction | P0A1B-163, 164, 511, 512 | Drive Motor "A" Control Module |
| Sensor and actuator circuit malfunction | 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 | |
| System malfunction | P0A78-266, 267, 586 | Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance |
| P0A94-585, 587, 589, 590 | DC / DC Converter Performance | |
| P0C76-523 | Hybrid Battery System Discharge Time Too Long | |
| Malfunction Content | Relevant DTC | |
|---|---|---|
| Microcomputer malfunction | P0A1A (all INF codes)*1 | Generator Control Module |
| P0A1B-168, 192, 193, 198, 661, 786, 794, 795, 796 | Drive Motor "A" Control Module | |
| P0A1D (all INF codes)*1 | Hybrid Powertrain Control Module | |
| Power source circuit malfunction | P0A1B-163, 164, 511, 512 | Drive Motor "A" Control Module |
| Sensor and actuator circuit malfunction | 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 | |
| P0A60-294 | Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current | |
| P0A63-302 | Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current | |
| P0A72 (all INF codes)*1 | Generator Phase V Current | |
| P0A75 (all INF codes)*1 | Generator Phase W Current | |
| System malfunction | P0A78-266, 267, 586 | Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance |
| P0A94-585, 587, 589, 590 | DC / DC Converter Performance | |
| P0C76-523 | Hybrid Battery System Discharge Time Too Long | |
Tech Tips
*1: If any INF codes are output for this DTC, refer to the corresponding diagnostic procedure.
P0A78-505 or P0A78-806 may be output as a result of the malfunction indicated by the DTCs above.
The chart above is listed in inspection order of priority.
Check DTCs that are output at the same time by following the listed order. (The main cause of the malfunction can be determined without performing unnecessary inspections.)
Turn the power switch off.
| B |
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GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) Click here |
| A |
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REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Click here