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Inspection Procedure

CAUTION:
  • Before inspecting the high-voltage system, take safety precautions to prevent electrical shocks, such as wearing insulated gloves and removing the service plug grip. After removing the service plug grip, put it in your pocket to prevent other technicians from reconnecting it while you are working on the high-voltage system.
  • After disconnecting the service plug grip, wait for at least 5 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals.

HINT:

At least 5 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the w/ converter inverter assembly.

  1. READ OUTPUT DTC (HV) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/ MOBD / HV ECU / DTC INFO / CURRENT CODES.
    4. Read output DTCs. (See DTC CHECK / CLEAR )

      Result: Any of the following DTCs are output 

      DTCS RESULT DESCRIPTION

      DTC No. Relevant Diagnosis
      P0A1D HV ECU circuit malfunction
      P0A2B, P0A2C, P0A2D Motor temperature sensor circuit
      P0A37, P0A38, P0A39 Generator temperature sensor circuit
      P0A3F, P0A40, P0A41 Motor resolver circuit
      P0A4B, P0A4C, P0A4D Generator resolver circuit
      P0A60, P0A63 Motor current sensor circuit
      P0A72, P0A75 Generator current sensor circuit
      P0A78 (Except for 284, 806,807, and 808) Motor inverter function malfunction
      P0A7A Generator inverter function malfunction
      P0A90 Motor function malfunction
      P0A92 Generator function malfunction
      P0A93 Inverter cooling system
      P0A94 Boost converter circuit
      P0ADB, P0ADC, P0ADF, P0AE0, P0AE6, P0AE7 System main relay circuit
      P3000, P3003, P0AA6, P3110 High-voltage system
      P0AEE, P0AEF, P0AF0 Motor inverter temperature sensor circuit
      P3221 Generator inverter temperature sensor circuit
      P3226 Boost converter temperature sensor circuit
      P0A05 Water pump w/ Motor malfunction
      P0A79 Rear Motor inverter function malfunction
      P0AF3, P0AF4, P0AF5 Rear Motor temperature sensor malfunction
      P0A45, P0A46, P0A47 Rear Motor resolver malfunction
      P0A69, P0A6C, P0A55 Rear Motor current sensor circuit
      P0A1A, P0A1B, P0A1C MG ECU malfunction
      NOTE: If P0A78-284 is output, repair the malfunctioning area indicated by the DTC, or replace the w/ converter inverter assembly after repairing the malfunctioning area.

      HINT:

      • Turning the ignition switch to the ON position with the service plug grip and inverter cover removed causes interlock switch system DTC P0A0D-350 to be output.
      • P0A78-284 may be output due to a malfunction which causes the DTCs in the table above to be output. In this case, first troubleshoot the output DTCs in the table above. Then, perform a reproduction test to check that no DTCs are output.

    YES: GO TO  DTC CHART 

    NO: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK QUANTITY OF COOLANT (FOR INVERTER) 
    1. Check the coolant level.

      OK: There is a sufficient amount of coolant. 

    NG: CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS AND ADD COOLANT (FOR INVERTER) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK COOLANT HOSE 
    1. Check that the hoses of the cooling system are not bent or clogged.

      OK: The hoses of the cooling system are not bent or clogged. 

    NG: CORRECT TO NORMAL CONDITION 

    Fig 1: Identifying Water Pump W/ Motor And Bracket Assembly
    G05201355Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF WATER PUMP CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT) 
    1. Check the connection of the water pump w/ motor & bracket assembly connector.

      OK: Connector is connected securely and there is no poor connection. 

    NG: CONNECT SECURELY 

    Fig 2: Identifying Water Pump W/ Motor & Bracket Assembly Connector
    G05201237Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER (WATER PUMP) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / OBD/ MOBD / HV ECU / ACTIVE TEST / WATER PUMP.
    4. During the WATER PUMP active test, check operation of the water pump.

      OK: There are ripples in the reservoir tank coolant. 

      HINT:

      The water pump is also activated in the READY-on state.

    NG: REPLACE WATER PUMP W/ MOTOR & BRACKET ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY INTELLIGENT TESTER (COOLING FAN) 
    1. Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
    3. Select the following menu items: DIAGNOSIS / ENHANCED OBD II / ENGINE / ACTIVE TEST / COOLING FAN.
    4. Perform the electric cooling fan active test.

      OK: The electric cooling fan rotates. 

    NG: CHECK COOLING FAN CIRCUIT 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT) 
    1. Check the connections of all HV control ECU connectors.

      OK: Connectors are connected securely and there is no poor connection. 

    NG: CONNECT SECURELY 

    Fig 3: Identifying HV Control ECU Connectors
    G05201226Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF MG ECU CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT) 
    CAUTION: Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
    1. Turn the ignition switch off and remove the service plug grip. (See HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM )
      NOTE: Do not put the vehicle into the READY-on state with the service plug grip removed as this may cause a malfunction.
      Fig 4: Identifying MG ECU Connectors
      G05201350Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Remove the inverter cover. (See INVERTER WITH CONVERTER )
      NOTE:
      • Wrap the interlock round terminal for the inverter cover with vinyl tape to prevent it from shorting to ground.
      • Prevent water in the reservoir tank from entering the inverter.
      • Removing the inverter cover causes the MG ECU board to be exposed. Therefore, temporarily install the inverter cover for each area to be inspected.
    3. Check the connections of the MG ECU connectors.

      OK: Connectors are connected securely and there is no poor connection. 

    NG: CONNECT SECURELY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. INSPECT HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (MOTOR) 
    CAUTION: Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
    1. Check that the service plug grip is removed.
    2. Disconnect the three-phase AC cable for Motor from the w/ converter inverter assembly.
      Fig 5: Locating Three-Phase AC Cable Terminals For Motor
      G05201359Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    3. Using a milliohmmeter, measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      U - V 48 to 59 mΩ (20°C)
      V - W 48 to 59 mΩ (20°C)
      W - U 48 to 59 mΩ (20°C)
      NOTE: If the Motor temperature is too high, the resistance changes greatly. Therefore, measure the resistance at least 8 hours after the vehicle is stopped.
      Fig 6: Identifying Shielded Wire Ground
      G05201360Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    4. To correct the resistance varying depending on the temperature, use the following formula to calculate the resistance at 20°C.

      HINT:

      • R20 = Rt / {1 + 0.00393 X (T - 20)}
      • R20: Resistance at 20°C ( mΩ)
      • Rt: Measured resistance ( mΩ)
      • T: Temperature when the resistance is measured (°C)
    5. Calculate the difference between the maximum and minimum resistance.

      Standard Resistance: Difference is 5 mΩ or less 

    6. Using a megohmmeter, 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 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      Three-phase AC Cable for Motor U terminal - Body ground and shielded wire ground 10 MΩ or higher
      Three-phase AC Cable for Motor V terminal - Body ground and shielded wire ground 10 MΩ or higher
      Three-phase AC Cable for Motor W terminal - Body ground and shielded wire ground 10 MΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 

    OK: Go to next step 

  10. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MG ECU - MOTOR RESOLVER) 
    CAUTION: Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
    1. Check that the service plug grip is removed.
    2. Disconnect the I22 connector from the MG ECU.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value (s) in the table below when the ignition switch is in the ON position.

      Standard Voltage 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      MRF (I22-13) - Body ground Below 1 V
      MRFG (I22-23) - Body ground Below 1 V
      MSN (I22-21) - Body ground Below 1 V
      MSNG (I22-20) - Body ground Below 1V
      MCS (I22-19) - Body ground Below 1 V
      MCSG (I22-18) - Body ground Below 1 V
      Fig 7: Disconnecting I22 Connector From MG ECU
      G05278482Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE: Turning the ignition switch to the ON position with the MG ECU connectors disconnected causes other DTCs to be stored. Clear the DTCs after performing the inspection.
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      MRF (I22-13) - MRFG (I22-23) 7.65 to 10.2 Ω
      MSN (I22-21) - MSNG (I22-20) 12.6 to 16.8 Ω
      MCS (I22-19) - MCSG (I22-18) 12.6 to 16.8 Ω
    6. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      MRF (I22-13) or MRFG (I22-23) - Body ground 10 MΩ or higher
      MSN (I22-21) or MSNG (I22-20) - Body ground 10 MΩ or higher
      MCS (I22-19) or MCSG (I22-18) - Body ground 10 MΩ or higher

    OK: REPLACE W/ CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    NG: Go to next step 

  11. CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF MOTOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT) 
    1. Check the connection of the motor resolver connector.

      OK: Connector is connected securely and there is no poor connection. 

    NG: CONNECT SECURELY 

    Fig 8: Locating Motor Resolver Connector
    G05201331Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

    OK: Go to next step 

  12. INSPECT MOTOR RESOLVER 
    1. Disconnect the M14 motor resolver connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      MRF (M14-1) - MRFG (M14-4) 7.65 to 10.2 Ω
      MSN (M14-2) - MSNG (M14-5) 12.6 to 16.8 Ω
      MCS (M14-3) - MCSG (M14-6) 12.6 to 16.8 Ω
    3. Using a megohmmeter, measure the insulation resistance according to the value (s) in the table below.
      Fig 9: Identifying M14 Motor Resolver Connector
      G05278484Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      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 

      TESTER CONNECTION AND SPECIFIED CONDITION

      Tester Connection Specified Condition
      MRF (M14-1) - MSN (M14-2) 10 MΩ or higher
      MRF (M14-1) - MCS (M14-3) 10 MΩ or higher
      MSN (M14-2) - MCS (M14-3) 10 MΩ or higher
      MRFG (M14-4) - MSNG (M14-5) 10 MΩ or higher
      MRFG (M14-4) - MCSG (M14-6) 10 MΩ or higher
      MSNG (M14-S) - MCSG (M14-6) 10 MΩ or higher
      Each terminal listed above - Transaxle housing 10 MΩ or higher

    NG: REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY 

    OK: REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR