DTC P0A38-257: Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low; DTC P0A39-259: Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit High [08/2013 - ]: Procedure
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- CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR) See step 3
NG → CONNECT SECURELY
OK: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MOTOR TEMP NO2)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Motor Temp No2.
- Read the Data List.
Result
Result Proceed to -40°C (-40°F) A 215°C (419°F) B Same as actual temperature C - Turn the power switch off.
B → See step 5
C → See step 9
A: Go to next step
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR OPEN)
- Disconnect the D12 generator temperature sensor connector.
- Connect terminals 4 (GMT) and 9 (GMTG) of vehicle side connector D12 of the generator temperature sensor.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Motor Temp No2.
- Read the Data List.
OK
Tester Display Condition Specified Condition Motor Temp No2 Terminals GMT and GMTG connected.
Power switch on (IG)215°C (419°F) TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Generator Temperature Sensor)HINT:
The generator temperature sensor is not available as a supply part. If it requires replacement, replace the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
- Turn the power switch off.
- Reconnect the D12 generator temperature sensor connector.
NG → See step 4
OK → See step 8
- Disconnect the D12 generator temperature sensor connector.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU - GENERATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR)
- Connect terminals 26 (GMT) and 27 (GMTG) of connector A31 of the power management control ECU.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Motor Temp No2.
- Read the Data List.
OK
Tester Display Condition Specified Condition Motor Temp No2 Terminals GMT and GMTG connected.
Power switch on (IG)215°C (419°F) TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Component with harness connected
(Power Management Control ECU) - Turn the power switch off.
NG → See step 7
OK → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
- Connect terminals 26 (GMT) and 27 (GMTG) of connector A31 of the power management control ECU.
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (CHECK FOR SHORT)
- Disconnect the D12 generator temperature sensor connector.
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG).
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Motor Temp No2.
- Read the Data List.
OK
Tester Display Condition Specified Condition Motor Temp No2 Power switch on (IG) -40°C (-40°F) HINT:
The generator temperature sensor is not available as a supply part. If it requires replacement, replace the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly.
- Turn the power switch off.
- Reconnect the D12 generator temperature sensor connector.
NG → See step 6
OK → See step 8
- Disconnect the D12 generator temperature sensor connector.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GENERATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU)
- Disconnect the D12 generator temperature sensor connector.
- Disconnect the A31 power management control ECU connector.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for Open)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition D12-4 (GMT) - A31-26 (GMT) Power switch off Below 1 Ω D12-9 (GMTG) - A31-27 (GMTG) Power switch off Below 1 Ω Standard Resistance (Check for Short)
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition D12-4 (GMT) or A31-26 (GMT) - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher D12-9 (GMTG) or A31-27 (GMTG) - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Generator Temperature Sensor)*b Rear view of wire harness connector
(to Power Management Control ECU) - Reconnect the A31 power management control ECU connector.
- Reconnect the D12 generator temperature sensor connector.
NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK → See step 7
- REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU. Refer to COMPONENTS [08/2013 - ]
- REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY. Refer to COMPONENTS [08/2013 - ]
- CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS. Refer to CHECK FOR INTERMITTENT PROBLEMS [08/2013 - ]