DESCRIPTION
The cause of this malfunction may be the rear motor resolver.
Check the rear motor resolver internal resistance and connection condition from the inverter to the resolver.
| Area | Inspection | Step |
|---|---|---|
| Wire harness and connector between the inverter and rear motor resolver | Check for short circuit between wire harness and +B side. | 1 |
| Resolver, wire harness, connector | Check the resolver internal resistance (include wire harness), body ground resistance, and connector connection condition. | 2, 3 |
| Wire harness | Check for open or short circuit in wire harness. | 4 |
SYSTEM DESCRIPTION
A resolver is a sensor that is used to detect the position of the magnetic poles the rotor of a motor generator. Knowing the position of the poles is indispensable for ensuring precise control of the rear motor (MGR).
Each resolver contains a stator that has an excitation coil and 2 detection coils (S, C). The gap between the stator and rotor changes as the rotor turns because the rotor is oval shaped. An alternating current with a predetermined frequency flows through the excitation coil, and detection coils S and C output alternating currents in accordance with the sensor rotor position.
The inverter with converter assembly (MG ECU) detects the absolute position of the rotor according to the phases of detection coils S and C and the heights of their waveforms. Furthermore, the CPU calculates the amount of change in the position within a predetermined length of time, in order to use the resolver as a speed sensor. The MG ECU monitors signals output from the rear motor resolver and detects malfunctions.
WIRING DIAGRAM
CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
This step is referenced from the procedures for each DTC.
If the inspection results below are normal, perform the next procedure for the referenced DTC.
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.
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.
Tech Tips
If the problem symptom cannot be reproduced, performing a road test on a road on which the vehicle tends to vibrate will make it easier to reproduce the symptom.
If the resolver is malfunctioning, the vehicle may not drive smoothly.
PROCEDURE
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - REAR MOTOR RESOLVER)
CAUTION:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
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.
Disconnect the A58 inverter with converter assembly connector.
Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Inverter with Converter Assembly) |
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Note
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.
Turn the power switch off.
Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
Reconnect the A58 inverter with converter assembly connector.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
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REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
|
CHECK REAR MOTOR RESOLVER
CAUTION:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
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.
Disconnect the A58 inverter with converter assembly connector.
| *a | Front view of wire harness connector (to Inverter with Converter Assembly) |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance (Check for Open) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Standard Resistance (Check for Short) | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Connect the A58 inverter with converter assembly connector.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| OK |
|
REAR MOTOR RESOLVER CIRCUIT NORMAL (PERFORM NEXT STEP FOR REFERENCED DTC) |
| NG |
|
CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (REAR MOTOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR)
Check the connection condition of the rear 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. |
| - The terminals are not deformed and are connected securely. |
| - No water or foreign matter in the connector. |
| Result | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| B |
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CONNECT SECURELY |
| C |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| A |
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INSPECT REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (REAR MOTOR RESOLVER)
Disconnect the R3 rear motor resolver connector.
| *a | Component without harness connected (Rear Motor Resolver (Rear Traction Motor with Transaxle Assembly)) |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance (Check for Open) | ||||||||||||
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| Standard Resistance (Check for Short) | |||||||||||||||||||||
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Tech Tips
The rear motor resolver is not available as a supply part. If it requires replacement, replace the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
Reconnect the R3 rear motor resolver connector.
| Result | |||
|---|---|---|---|
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| OK |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| NG |
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REPLACE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Click here |