HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0AA4-232

DTC Code DTC Name
P0AA4-232 Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed

DTC SUMMARY

MALFUNCTION DESCRIPTION

The power management control ECU detects a stuck closed malfunction of a system main relay on the HV battery negative side.

The cause of this malfunction may be one of the following:


  1. Inside of inverter voltage sensor (VH) circuit malfunction


    • Voltage sensor (VH) malfunction

    • Motor generator control ECU (MG ECU) malfunction

    • Communication (wire harness) malfunction

  2. High voltage system malfunction


    • Hybrid battery junction block assembly malfunction

DESCRIPTION

Refer to the description for DTC P0AE6-225 Click here.

DTC No. INF Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0AA4 232

System main relay stuck closed malfunction (HV battery negative (-) terminal side)

(1 trip detection logic)

  • Hybrid battery junction block assembly

  • Inverter with converter assembly
Related Data List
DTC No. Data List
P0AA4-232

  • Power Resource VB

  • VH-Voltage after Boosting

The following items can be helpful when performing repairs:

Data List


WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to the wiring diagram for the HV battery high-voltage line circuit Click here.

INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CAUTION:


  • When performing P0AA4-232 troubleshooting, use either a tool wrapped with vinyl insulation tape or a insulated tool. (It is extremely dangerous when a high-voltage charge passes through a non-insulated tool causing a short.)

  • 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


  • If P0AA4-232 is stored, the hybrid system cannot be turned on.

  • After the repair, clear the DTCs and perform the following procedure to check that DTCs are not output.


    1. Turn the power switch off and wait for 30 seconds or more.

    2. Turn the power switch on (READY) and wait for 30 seconds or more.

    3. Turn the power switch off and wait for 30 seconds or more.

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
      P0AA4-232 only is output, or DTCs except the ones in the tables below are also output. A
      Any of the following DTCs including pending DTCs in table 1 below are also output. B
      Any of the following DTCs in table 2 below are also output. C
      Table 1
      Malfunction Content Relevant DTC
      Microcomputer malfunction P0A1A-151, 155, 156, 200, 658, 659, 791, 792, 793 Generator Control Module
      P0A1B-163, 164, 168, 193, 511, 512, 661, 786, 794, 795, 796 Drive Motor "A" Control Module
      P0A1D-148 Hybrid Powertrain Control Module
      P324E-788 MG-ECU Power Relay Intermittent Circuit
      Power source circuit malfunction P2511-149 ECM/PCM Power Relay Sensor Circuit Intermittent
      Communication system malfunction U0110 (all INF codes)*1 Lost Communication with Drive Motor Control Module "A"
      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
      P0A78-266, 267, 586 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance
      P0A94-442 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
      P0AE6-225 Hybrid Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit Low
      P0AE7-224 Hybrid Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit High
      P0AFC-129 Hybrid Battery Pack Sensor Module
      P0C76-523 Hybrid Battery System Discharge Time Too Long
      System malfunction P3004-132 High Voltage Power Resource
      Table 2
      Malfunction Content Relevant DTC
      Microcomputer malfunction P0AFC-123 Hybrid Battery Pack Sensor Module
      Sensor and actuator circuit malfunction P0B3D-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "A" Circuit Low
      P0B42-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "B" Circuit Low
      P0B47-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "C" Circuit Low
      P0B4C-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "D" Circuit Low
      P0B51-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "E" Circuit Low
      P0B56-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "F" Circuit Low
      P0B5B-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "G" Circuit Low
      P0B60-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "H" Circuit Low
      P0B65-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "I" Circuit Low
      P0B6A-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "J" Circuit Low
      P0B6F-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "K" Circuit Low
      P0B74-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "L" Circuit Low
      P0B79-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "M" Circuit Low
      P0B7E-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "N" Circuit Low
      P0B83-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "O" Circuit Low
      P0B88-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "P" Circuit Low
      P0B8D-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "Q" Circuit Low
      P0B92-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor "R" Circuit Low
      P308A-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor All Circuits Low

      Tech Tips


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

      • P0AA4-232 may be output as a result of the malfunction indicated by the DTCs above.


        1. The chart above is listed in inspection order of priority.

        2. 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.)

    5. Turn the power switch off.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) Click here

    C

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM) Click here

    A

  2. CHECK FREEZE FRAME DATA (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. Read the freeze frame data of DTC P0AA4-232.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Batt Pack Current Val is 1.6 A or more. A
      Batt Pack Current Val is less than 1.6 A. B

    5. Turn the power switch off.


    B

    REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  3. CHECK HYBRID BATTERY JUNCTION BLOCK 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. Remove the No. 1 hybrid battery shield sub-assembly Click here.

    3. A01I450E01

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

      Standard Resistance
      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      Q3-1 (CEI) - q1-1 (-) Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher

      Tech Tips


      • If a system main relay is stuck closed, inspect the hybrid battery junction block assembly without removing it from the vehicle, in order to keep the relay closed.

      • If the result of reading the freeze frame data is A, the hybrid battery junction block assembly must be replaced. Measuring resistance can determine that this is either a present or past malfunction.

    4. Install the No. 1 hybrid battery shield sub-assembly.


    NG

    REPLACE HYBRID BATTERY JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY Click here

    OK

    REPLACE HYBRID BATTERY JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY Click here