HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM, Diagnostic DTC:P0A93-346

DTC Code DTC Name
P0A93-346 Inverter Cooling System Performance

DESCRIPTION

The inverter converts the high-voltage direct current of the HV battery into the alternating current for MG1 and MG2. The inverter generates heat during the conversion process. Therefore, the inverter is cooled by a special cooling system consisting of the inverter water pump with motor assembly, the cooling fan, and a radiator. This cooling system is independent of the engine cooling system. The power management control ECU monitors the inverter water pump with motor assembly, cooling fan, and cooling system, and detects the following malfunctions.

A01FQ0SE01
Text in Illustration
*A for LHD *B for RHD
*1 Inverter Water Pump with Motor Assembly *2 Inverter Reserve Tank Assembly
*3 Inverter with Converter Assembly *4 Radiator Assembly (HV)
*5 Hybrid Vehicle Transmission Assembly - -
DTC No. INF Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0A93 346 Inverter cooling system malfunction (HV cooling malfunction)

  • Inverter cooling system

  • Inverter water pump with motor assembly

  • Inverter with converter assembly

  • Cooling fan system

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.

  • If DTC P0A78-284, 286, P0A7A-322, 324, P0A94-553 or 557 is output, replace the inverter with converter assembly after this inspection.

Tech Tips

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


  1. Perform a road test according to the freeze frame data "Vehicle Spd" for approximately 15 minutes. During the road test, check Data List items "Inverter Coolant Water Temperature", "Inverter Temp- (MG2)", "Inverter Temp- (MG1)", "DC/DC Cnv Temp (Upper)", " DC/DC Cnv Temp (Lower)" and "Engine Coolant Temp" to prevent the relevant parts from overheating.

PROCEDURE


  1. CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION


    1. Make sure that the front side of the radiator grille is not blocked with anything.

    2. Ask the customer if the front side of the radiator grille was blocked with anything.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Not blocked. A
      Is/was blocked. B

      Tech Tips

      If the radiator grille is blocked, the inverter coolant temperature will increase and this DTC may be stored.


    B

    IF EQUIPPED, EXPLAIN TO CUSTOMER THAT OPTIONAL COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED

    A

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL)


    1. Connect the GTS 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
      P0A93-346 only is output. A
      Any of the following DTCs are also output. B
      DTC No. Relevant Diagnosis
      P0A02-719 Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Low
      P0A03-720 Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit High
      P0C73-776 Motor Electronics Coolant Pump "A" Control Performance
      P314A-828 Inverter Coolant Pump Speed Signal

      Tech Tips

      P0A93-346 may be output due to a malfunction which also causes DTCs in the preceding table to be output. In this case, first troubleshoot the output DTCs in the preceding table. Then, perform a test to attempt to reproduce the problems, and check that no DTCs are output.

    5. Turn the power switch off.


    B

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) Click here

    A

  3. 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 cannot be pulled out.

      A01FRBVE01
      Text in Illustration
      *A for LHD *B for RHD
      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

  4. CHECK QUANTITY OF HV COOLANT


    1. Check the HV coolant level in the inverter reserve tank.

    2. Check for HV coolant leaks.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      No leaks are found and coolant level in the inverter reserve tank assembly is above the low line. A
      No leaks are found and coolant level in the inverter reserve tank assembly is below the low line. B
      HV coolant leaks are evident. C

      Note

      The inverter water pump with motor assembly has a protection function that activates when there is an HV coolant leak. Therefore, it is not necessary to replace the inverter water pump with motor assembly unless the cause of the HV coolant leak is the inverter water pump with motor assembly.

      Tech Tips

      After repairing the HV coolant leaks and adding coolant, perform the "Activate the (Inverter) 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 HV COOLANT LEAK AND ADD HV COOLANT

    A

  5. CHECK COOLANT HOSE


    1. Check if the hoses of the cooling system are kinked or clogged.


    NG

    CORRECT THE PROBLEM

    OK

  6. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE ELECTRIC COOLING FAN)


    1. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Electric Cooling Fan.

    4. Perform the "Control the Electric Cooling Fan" Active Test.

      OK
      The cooling fan rotates.

    5. Turn the power switch off.


    NG

    CHECK COOLING FAN SYSTEM Click here

    OK

  7. READ VALUE USING GTS (DATA LIST)


    1. Turn the power switch off and leave the vehicle for at least 1 hour.

    2. Connect the GTS to the DLC3.

    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).

    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Inverter Coolant Water Temperature, Inverter Temp-(MG2), DC/DC Cnv Tmp (Upper), DC/DC Cnv Temp (Lower), Inverter Temp-(MG1).

    5. Read the Data List.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      The difference between "Inverter Coolant Water Temperature" value and other temperatures selected in the list is smaller than 20°C (36°F). A
      The difference between "Inverter Coolant Water Temperature" value and other temperatures selected in the list is 20°C (36°F) or more. B

    6. Turn the power switch off.


    B

    REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  8. CHECK HV COOLANT (CHECK FOR CONDITIONS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED FREEZING)


    1. Connect the GTS 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 Ambient Temperature using the GTS.

    5. Check if the freeze frame data Ambient Temperature is below freezing.

      Result
      Result Proceed to
      Ambient Temperature value is below freezing temperature of the HV coolant. A
      Ambient Temperature value is above freezing temperature of the HV coolant. B

      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 HV water pump, the coolant temperature in the inverter with converter assembly rises because the HV coolant cannot circulate. As a result, a DTC may be stored.

      • A DTC is stored when the HV water pump impeller cannot rotate due to freezing of the HV coolant.

      • If a DTC is stored 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 stored.

    6. Turn the power switch off.


    B

    REPLACE INVERTER WATER PUMP WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY Click here

    A

  9. REPLACE HV COOLANT


    1. Replace the HV coolant with coolant having an appropriate concentration (appropriate freeze point) for the vehicle usage conditions Click here.


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