DTC P324E-788: MG-ECU Power Relay Intermittent Circuit [08/2013 - ]: Procedure
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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 for DTCs.
Result
Result Proceed to P324E-788 only is output. A U0110-159, 160, 656, 657 are also output. B - Turn the power switch off.
B → See step 4
A: Go to next step
- CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR). Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 4
NG → CONNECT SECURELY
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - IGCT RELAY) WARNING:
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 service information because this may cause a malfunction.
- Disconnect the A14 inverter with converter assembly connector.
- Remove the IGCT relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION
*1 No. 2 Engine Room Relay Block *2 IGCT Relay *a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Inverter with Converter Assembly)- - Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A14-30 (+B) - 5 (IGCT relay) Power switch off Below 1 Ω A14-31 (+B2) - 5 (IGCT relay) Power switch off Below 1 Ω A14-10 (GND1) - Body ground Power switch off Below 1 Ω A14-11 (GND2) - Body ground Power switch off Below 1 Ω - Install the IGCT relay.
- Reconnect the A14 inverter with converter assembly connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 5
- Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
- GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM). Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2013 - ]
- REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to COMPONENTS [08/2013 - ]