DESCRIPTION
The hybrid vehicle converter (DC/DC converter) converts the DC 288 V of the HV battery into DC 12 V in order to supply power to areas such as the vehicle's lighting, audio, and ECU systems. In addition, it charges the auxiliary battery. A transistor bridge circuit initially converts DC 288 V into alternating current, and a transformer lowers its voltage. Then, it is rectified and smoothed (into DC) and converted into DC 12 V. The hybrid vehicle converter controls the output voltage in order to keep a constant voltage at the terminals of the auxiliary battery.
The power management control ECU (HV CPU) uses the NODD signal line to transmit a stop command to the hybrid vehicle converter and receive signals indicating the normal or abnormal condition of the 12 V charging system. If the vehicle is being driven with an inoperative hybrid vehicle converter, the voltage of the auxiliary battery will drop, which will prevent the continued operation of the vehicle. Therefore, the power management control ECU (HV CPU) monitors the operation of the hybrid vehicle converter and alerts the driver if it detects a malfunction.
| DTC No. | INF Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0A08 | 264 | DC/DC converter malfunction |
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WIRING DIAGRAM
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 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.
Tech Tips
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).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
Check if DTCs are output.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| DTC No. | Relevant Diagnosis |
|---|---|
| P0A93-346 | Inverter Cooling System Performance |
| P0A94-547, 548, 549 | DC / DC Converter Performance |
| P0AA6-526, 613, 655 | Hybrid Battery Voltage System Isolation Fault |
| P0ADB-227 | Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Control Circuit Low |
| P0ADF-229 | Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Control Circuit Low |
| P0AE6-225 | Hybrid Battery Precharge Contactor Control Circuit Low |
| P0C73-776 | Motor Electronics Coolant Pump "A" Control Performance |
| P3004-131, 803 | Power Cable Malfunction |
| P314A-828 | Inverter Coolant Pump Speed Signal |
Turn the power switch off.
| B |
|
GO TO DTC CHART Click here |
| A |
|
CHECK FUSE (IGCT NO. 2)
Disconnect the cable from the negative auxiliary battery terminal.
Remove the IGCT No. 2 fuse from the engine room relay block No. 2.
| *1 | Engine Room Relay Block No. 2 |
| *2 | IGCT No. 2 Fuse |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Install the IGCT No. 2 fuse.
| NG |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - IGCT NO. 2 FUSE) Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK FUSE (DCDC-S)
| *1 | Fusible Link Block Assembly |
Remove the DCDC-S fuse from the fusible link block assembly.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Install the DCDC-S fuse.
| NG |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - DCDC-S FUSE) Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK FUSIBLE LINK BLOCK ASSEMBLY (MAIN, RR-B)
| *1 | Fusible Link Block Assembly |
Disconnect all the connectors from the fusible link block assembly.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | |||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Connect the fusible link block assembly connectors.
| NG |
|
REPLACE FUSIBLE LINK BLOCK ASSEMBLY (MAIN, RR-B) |
| OK |
|
CHECK FUSIBLE LINK BLOCK ASSEMBLY (DCDC, HV R/B NO. 1)
Check the fusible links (DCDC and HV R/B NO.1) in the engine room junction block assembly for improper installation and for open circuits.
| OK |
|---|
| The fusible links are installed securely. There are no open circuits. |
| NG |
|
REPLACE FUSIBLE LINK BLOCK ASSEMBLY (DCDC, HV R/B NO.1) |
| OK |
|
CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR)
Check the connections of the power management control ECU connectors.
| *1 | for LHD | *2 | for RHD |
| OK |
|---|
| The connectors are connected securely and there are no contact problems. |
| NG |
|
CONNECT SECURELY |
| OK |
|
CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR)
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.
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.
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. |
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 |
|
CHECK CABLE AND WIRE HARNESS
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.
Remove the inverter terminal cover from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | Three-phase AC Cable for MG1 |
| *2 | Three-phase AC Cable for MG2 |
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the insulation 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 | |||||||||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Tech Tips
Perform this inspection while the three-phase AC cable for MG1 and for MG2 are connected.
Install the inverter terminal cover to the inverter with converter assembly.
| NG |
|
CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (MG1) Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK AMD TERMINAL
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.
Check that the nuts for the AMD terminals are tightened to the specified torque, the AMD terminals are connected securely, and there are no contact problems.
| Result | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| B |
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CONNECT SECURELY |
| C |
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REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS |
| A |
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CHECK TERMINAL VOLTAGE (AMD TERMINAL)
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.
Connect the cable to the negative auxiliary battery terminal.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
|
CHECK AMD TERMINAL (ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY SIDE) Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR
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 A79 connector from the inverter with converter assembly.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Tech Tips
Turning the power switch on (IG) with the service grip removed causes interlock switch system DTC P0A0D-350 to be output.
| *1 | 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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Turn the power switch off.
Connect the inverter with converter assembly connector.
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
|
CHECK POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU
Disconnect the A79 connector from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | 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 | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Connect the inverter with converter assembly connector.
| NG |
|
INSPECT POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK DC/DC CONVERTER FUNCTION
Tech Tips
The current at the AMD terminal cannot be measured directly because of space limitations. Measure the current flowing from the auxiliary battery instead.
Connect the AC/DC 400 A probe to the positive auxiliary battery line.
Install the service plug grip.
Turn the power switch on (READY) and leave the vehicle as it is until the electric current flowing into the auxiliary battery becomes 10 A or less.
Measure the current flowing from the auxiliary battery with the power switch on (READY), the headlight position switch and blower motor switch in the HI position, and the rear window defogger turned on.
| Standard Current | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Turn the power switch off.
| NG |
|
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK QUANTITY OF HV COOLANT
Check the coolant level in the inverter reserve tank.
Check for coolant leaks.
| Result | Proceed to |
|---|---|
| Coolant leaks are not evident. A sufficient amount of coolant remains in the inverter reserve tank. | A |
| Coolant leaks are not evident. No coolant remains in the inverter reserve tank. | B |
| Coolant leaks are evident. | C |
Tech Tips
After repairing the coolant leaks and adding coolant, perform the "Activate the Water Pump" Active Test (HV Active Test item) and the "Control the Electric Cooling Fan" Active Test (Engine Active Test item) and make sure that there are no malfunctions.
| B |
|
ADD HV COOLANT |
| C |
|
INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK AND ADD COOLANT |
| A |
|
CHECK COOLANT HOSE
Check if the hoses of the cooling system are kinked or clogged.
| NG |
|
CORRECT THE PROBLEM |
| OK |
|
PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CONTROL THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Electric Cooling Fan.
Perform the "Control the Electric Cooling Fan" Active Test.
| OK |
|---|
| The cooling fan rotates. |
Turn the power switch off.
| NG |
|
CHECK COOLING FAN SYSTEM Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK HV COOLANT (CHECK FOR CONDITIONS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED FREEZING)
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the power switch on (IG).
Read the freeze frame data Ambient Temperature using the intelligent tester.
Check if the freeze frame data Ambient Temperature is below freezing.
| Result | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Tech Tips
HV coolant (SLLC) with a 30% concentration freezes at -15 °C (5°F) and HV coolant (SLLC) with a 50% concentration freezes at -35°C (-31°F).
If the HV coolant freezes in the HV radiator or inverter water pump assembly, the coolant temperature in the inverter with converter assembly rises because the HV coolant cannot circulate. As a result, a DTC may be set.
A DTC is set when the inverter water pump assembly impeller cannot rotate due to freezing of the HV coolant.
If a DTC is set due to freezing of HV coolant, the problem cannot be reproduced. Judge whether freezing of HV coolant occurred according to the freeze point of the HV coolant, HV coolant change history and ambient temperature when the DTC was set.
Turn the power switch off.
| B |
|
| A |
|
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Click here
CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (MG1)
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.
Remove the inverter terminal cover from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | Three-phase AC Cables for MG1 |
Disconnect the three-phase AC cables for MG1 from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | Three-phase AC Cables for MG1 |
| *2 | Shield Ground |
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the insulation 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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Connect the three-phase AC cables for MG1 to the inverter with converter assembly.
Install the inverter terminal cover to the inverter with converter assembly.
| NG |
|
REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (MG2)
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.
Remove the inverter terminal cover from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | Three-phase AC Cables for MG2 |
Disconnect the three-phase AC cables for MG2 from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | Three-phase AC Cables for MG2 |
| *2 | Shield Ground |
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the insulation 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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Connect the three-phase AC cables for MG2 to the inverter with converter assembly.
Install the inverter terminal cover to the inverter with converter assembly.
| NG |
|
REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
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.
Remove the inverter terminal cover from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | Three-phase AC Cable for MGR |
Disconnect the No. 3 wire frame from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | Three-phase AC Cable for MGR |
| *2 | Shield Ground |
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the insulation 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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Connect the No. 3 wire frame to the inverter with converter assembly.
Install the inverter terminal cover to the inverter with converter assembly.
| NG |
|
CHECK NO.3 WIRE FRAME (REAR MOTOR CABLE) Click here |
| OK |
|
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Click here
CHECK AMD TERMINAL (ENGINE ROOM JUNCTION BLOCK ASSEMBLY SIDE)
CAUTION:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Voltage | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
| OK |
|
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Click here
INSPECT POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU
| *1 | Component without harness connected (to Power Management Control ECU) |
Disconnect all the connectors from the power management control ECU.
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Result | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Connect the power management control ECU connectors.
| B |
|
REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU (for LHD) Click here |
| C |
|
REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU (for RHD) Click here |
| A |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
REPLACE HV COOLANT
Replace the HV coolant with coolant having an appropriate concentration (appropriate freeze point) for the vehicle usage conditions Click here.
| NEXT |
|
CHECK INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY
Perform a road test and check that DTCs are not stored.
| OK |
|---|
| DTCs are not stored. |
| NG |
|
REPLACE INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
|
COMPLETED
CHECK NO.3 WIRE FRAME (REAR MOTOR CABLE)
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 No. 3 wire frame from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
Remove the inverter terminal cover from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | Three-phase AC Cable for MGR |
Disconnect the No. 3 wire frame from the inverter with converter assembly.
| *1 | Three-phase AC Cable for MGR |
| *2 | Shield Ground |
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the insulation 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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Connect the No. 3 wire frame to the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
Connect the No. 3 wire frame to the inverter with converter assembly.
Install the inverter terminal cover to the inverter with converter assembly.
| NG |
|
REPLACE NO.3 WIRE FRAME Click here |
| OK |
|
CHECK EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY
Remove the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly Click here.
Remove the extension wire assembly from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
| *1 | Extension Wire Assembly |
| *2 | Shield Shell |
Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the insulation 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 | ||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Install the extension wire assembly to the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
Install the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
| NG |
|
REPLACE EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY Click here |
| OK |
|
REPLACE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY Click here
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - IGCT NO. 2 FUSE)
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 A79 connector from the inverter with converter assembly.
Remove the IGCT No. 2 fuse from the engine room relay block No. 2.
| *1 | Front view of wire harness connector (to Inverter with Converter Assembly) |
| *2 | Engine Room Relay Block No. 2 |
| *3 | IGCT No. 2 Fuse |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Install the IGCT No. 2 fuse.
Connect the inverter with converter assembly connector.
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR Click here |
| OK |
|
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Replace the inverter with converter assembly Click here.
| NEXT |
|
REPLACE FUSE (IGCT NO. 2)
CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - DCDC-S FUSE)
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 A79 connector from the inverter with converter assembly.
Remove the DCDC-S fuse from the fusible link block assembly.
| *1 | Front view of wire harness connector (to Inverter with Converter Assembly) |
| *2 | Fusible Link Block Assembly |
| *3 | DCDC-S fuse |
Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
| Standard Resistance | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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Install the DCDC-S fuse.
Connect the inverter with converter assembly connector.
| NG |
|
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR Click here |
| OK |
|
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
Replace the inverter with converter assembly Click here.
| NEXT |
|
REPLACE FUSE (DCDC-S)
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
| NEXT |
|
REPLACE FUSE (IGCT NO. 2)
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
| NEXT |
|
REPLACE FUSE (DCDC-S)