DTC P0A78-508 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Performance: Description
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Refer to the description of the inverter. (See DTC P0A78-266 DRIVE MOTOR "A" INVERTER PERFORMANCE: DTC P0A78-267 DRIVE MOTOR "A" Inverter Performance )
Upon receiving a Motor gate shutdown signal from the MG ECU, the inverter forcibly stops the Motor by turning off all power transistors that are actuating the Motor.
The MG ECU monitors the Motor gate shutdown signal and detects a malfunction.
DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART
| DTC No. | INF Code | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
|---|---|---|---|
| P0A78 | 508 | Motor gate shutdown (MSDN) signal error | w/ converter inverter assembly (MG ECU) |