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DTC P0A7A-122: Generator Inverter Performance [08/2013 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
    4. Check for DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0A7A-122 is stored before any of the DTCs in the tables below are stored. A
      Any of the DTCs including pending DTCs in table 1 below are stored before P0A7A-122 is stored. B
      Any of the DTCs in table 2 below are stored before P0A7A-122 is stored. C
      TABLE 1

      DTC No. Relevant Diagnosis
      P0ADB-227 Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Control Circuit Low
      P0ADC-226 Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Control Circuit High
      P0ADF-229 Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Control Circuit Low
      P0AE0-228 Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Control Circuit High
      P3004-803 High Voltage Power Resource
      TABLE 2

      DTC No. Relevant Diagnosis
      P3011-123, P3012-123, P3013-123, P0314-123, P3015-123, P3016-123, P0317-123, P3018-123, P3019-123, P3020-123, P3021-123, P3022-123, P3023-123, P3024-123, P3025-123, P3026-123, P3027-123 Battery Block # Becomes Weak
      P0A9C-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor "A" Range / Performance
      P0A9D-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Low
      P0A9E-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit High
      P0AC0-123 Hybrid Battery Pack Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
      P0AC1-123 Hybrid Battery Pack Current Sensor Circuit Low
      P0AC2-123 Hybrid Battery Pack Current Sensor Circuit High
      P0AC6-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor "B" Range/Performance
      P0AC7-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Low
      P0AC8-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit High
      P0ACB-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor "C" Range / Performance
      P0ACC-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor "C" Circuit Low
      P0ACD-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor "C" Circuit High
      P0AFC-123 Hybrid Battery Pack Sensor Module
      P3065-123 Hybrid Battery Temperature Sensor Range/Performance Stuck "A"
      P308A-123 Hybrid Battery Voltage Sensor All Circuits Low

      HINT: 

      • Refer to the freeze frame data to determine the order in which the DTCs were stored.
      • P0A7A-122 may be stored due to a malfunction which also causes DTCs in the preceding tables to be stored. In this case, first troubleshoot the output DTCs in the preceding tables. Then, perform a test to attempt to reproduce the problems, and check that no DTCs are output.
    5. Turn the power switch off.

    B → See step   32 

    C → See step   35 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
    4. Check for DTCs.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0A7A-203 is not output. A
      P0A7A-203 is also output. B
      NOTE:
      • If P0A7A-203 is output, troubleshoot it first. After completing the troubleshooting for P0A7A-203, return to perform troubleshooting for this DTC.
      • Parts repaired or replaced during troubleshooting for P0A7A-203 do not need to be re-inspected in this diagnosis procedure.
    5. Turn the power switch off.

    B → See step   30 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
    4. Check for DTCs.

      HINT: 

      • If P0A7A-203 was not output in step 2 of this diagnosis procedure, check Table 1 below.
      • If P0A7A-203 was output in step 2 of this diagnosis procedure, diagnose that DTC first, then check Table 2 below.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0A7A-122 only is output, or DTCs except the ones in the tables below are also output. A
      Any of the following DTCs including pending DTCs are also output. B
      TABLE 1

      DTC No. Relevant Diagnosis
      P0A1A (all INF codes)*1 Generator Control Module
      P0A1B (all INF codes)*1 Drive Motor "A" Control Module
      P0A1D (all INF codes)*1 Hybrid Powertrain Control Module
      P0A3F-243 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit
      P0A40-500 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
      P0A41-245 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Low
      P0A4B-253 Generator Position Sensor Circuit
      P0A4C-513 Generator Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
      P0A4D-255 Generator Position Sensor Circuit Low
      P0A60 (all INF codes)*1 Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current
      P0A63 (all INF codes)*1 Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current
      P0A72 (all INF codes)*1 Generator Phase V Current
      P0A75 (all INF codes)*1 Generator Phase W Current
      P0A78-266, 267, 279, 287, 306, 503, 504, 505, 506, 586, 806, 807, 808 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance
      P0A7A-325, 344, 517, 518, 809, 810, 811 Generator Inverter Performance
      P0A90-509 Drive Motor "A" Performance
      P0A92-521 Hybrid Generator Performance
      P0A94-442, 547, 548, 549, 554, 555, 556, 585, 587, 589, 590 DC/DC Converter Performance
      P0ADB-227 Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Control Circuit Low
      P0ADC-226 Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Control Circuit High
      P0ADF-229 Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Control Circuit Low
      P0AE0-228 Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Control Circuit High
      P0C76-523 Hybrid Battery System Discharge Time Too Long
      P3004-803 High Voltage Power Resource
      TABLE 2

      DTC No. Relevant Diagnosis
      P0A1A (all INF codes)*1 Generator Control Module
      P0A1B (all INF codes)*1 Drive Motor "A" Control Module
      P0A1D (all INF codes)*1 Hybrid Powertrain Control Module
      P0A3F-243 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit
      P0A40-500 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
      P0A41-245 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Low
      P0A4B-253 Generator Position Sensor Circuit
      P0A4C-513 Generator Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
      P0A4D-255 Generator Position Sensor Circuit Low
      P0A60 (all INF codes)*1 Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current
      P0A63 (all INF codes)*1 Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current
      P0A72-333 Generator Phase V Current
      P0A75-341 Generator Phase W Current
      P0A78-266, 267, 279, 287, 306, 503, 504, 505, 506, 586, 806, 807, 808 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance
      P0A7A-325, 517, 518, 809, 810, 811 Generator Inverter Performance
      P0A90-509 Drive Motor "A" Performance
      P0A94-442, 547, 548, 549, 554, 555, 556, 585, 587, 589, 590 DC/DC Converter Performance
      P0ADB-227 Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Control Circuit Low
      P0ADC-226 Hybrid Battery Positive Contactor Control Circuit High
      P0ADF-229 Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Control Circuit Low
      P0AE0-228 Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Control Circuit High
      P0C76-523 Hybrid Battery System Discharge Time Too Long
      P3004-803 High Voltage Power Resource

      HINT: 

      • *1: If any INF codes are output for this DTC, refer to the corresponding diagnostic procedure.
      • P0A7A-122 may be stored due to a malfunction which also causes DTCs in the preceding tables to be stored. In this case, first troubleshoot the output DTCs in the preceding tables. Then, perform a test to attempt to reproduce the problems, and check that no DTCs are output.
    5. Turn the power switch off.

    B → See step   38 

    A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 4 

    NG → CONNECT SECURELY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - GENERATOR RESOLVER). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 3 

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK GENERATOR RESOLVER. Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 4 

    NG → See step   19 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - MOTOR RESOLVER). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 5 

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK MOTOR RESOLVER. Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 6 

    NG → See step   21 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (GENERATOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION) See step   9 

    B → REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    C → CONNECT SECURELY 

    A: Go to next step 

  10. CHECK INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY (MOTOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION) See step   10 

    B → REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    C → CONNECT SECURELY 

    A: Go to next step 

  11. CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (MG1) See step   11 

    NG → See step   26 

    OK: Go to next step 

  12. CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (MG2) See step   12 

    NG → See step   28 

    OK: Go to next step 

  13. CHECK FUSE (INV) See step   13 

    NG → See step   23 

    OK: Go to next step 

  14. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) See step   14 

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT 

    OK: Go to next step 

  15. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU - INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY) See step   15 

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  16. CHECK POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU See step   16 

    NG → See step   34 

    OK: Go to next step 

  17. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (GENERATOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 7 

    NG → CONNECT SECURELY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  18. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (MOTOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 8 

    NG → CONNECT SECURELY 

    OK → See step   33 

  19. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (GENERATOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 9 

    NG → CONNECT SECURELY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  20. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - GENERATOR RESOLVER). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 10 

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   31 

  21. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (MOTOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 11 

    NG → CONNECT SECURELY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  22. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - MOTOR RESOLVER). Refer to  PROCEDURE - Step 12 

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK → See step   31 

  23. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - INV FUSE) See step   23 

    NG → See step   25 

    OK: Go to next step 

  24. REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to COMPONENTS [08/2013 - ]

    NEXT → REPLACE FUSE (INV) 

  25. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    NEXT → REPLACE FUSE (INV) 

  26. CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (GENERATOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION) See step   26 

    B → REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    C → CONNECT SECURELY 

    A: Go to next step 

  27. CHECK GENERATOR CABLE See step   27 

    NG → See step   36 

    OK → See step   31 

  28. CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (MOTOR CABLE CONNECTION CONDITION) See step   28 

    B → REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    C → CONNECT SECURELY 

    A: Go to next step 

  29. CHECK MOTOR CABLE See step   29 

    NG → See step   37 

    OK → See step   31 

  30. GO TO DTC CHART (P0A7A-203). Refer to  DTC P0A7A-203: Generator Inverter Performance [08/2013 - ]  
  31. REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2013 - ] 
  32. GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2013 - ] 
  33. REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2013 - ] 
  34. REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2013 - ] 
  35. GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2013 - ] 
  36. REPLACE GENERATOR CABLE. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2013 - ] 
  37. REPLACE MOTOR CABLE. Refer to  COMPONENTS [08/2013 - ] 
  38. GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2013 - ]