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DTC P0A94-587: DC / DC Converter Performance: Procedure

  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HV) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
    4. Check if DTCs are output.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC P0A94-587 only is output. Alternatively, P0A94-587 and any DTCs other than P0A1F-129, P0A94-442 or P0A94-585 are output. A
      P0A94-587 and P0A1F-129 (HV battery voltage circuit malfunction) are output. B
      P0A94-587 and P0A94-442 (abnormal voltage execution value) are output. C
      P0A94-587 and P0A94-585 (boost converter voltage (VL) sensor performance problem) are output. D

    D → See step   11 

    C → See step   10 

    B → See step   9 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
    2. Read and record the DTCs and freeze frame data.
    3. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
    4. Clear DTCs and freeze frame data.

    NEXT: Go to next step 

  3. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HV) 
    1. Turn the power switch on (READY). (*1)
    2. Move the shift lever to the N position. (*2)
    3. Turn the A/C switch to the MAX COOL position. (*3)
    4. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Batt Pack Current Val. (*4)
    5. Confirm that "Batt Pack Current Val" is more than 3 A. (*5)
    6. Leave the vehicle in the condition specified in preceding steps (*3) and (*5) for 15 seconds. (*6)
    7. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes. (*7)
    8. Check if DTCs are output. (*8)
      NOTE:

      If the low battery charge warning light comes on, move the shift lever to the P position and start the engine to charge the HV battery. After the engine stops, perform steps (*1) through (*8) again.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs are output. A
      P0A1F-129 (HV battery voltage circuit malfunction) is output. B
      P0A94-585 (boost converter voltage (VL) sensor performance problem) is output. C
      P3000-388 (discharge inhibition) is output. D
      P3004-132 (high voltage power supply line problem) is output. E

    E → See step   12 

    D → LEAVE VEHICLE IN P POSITION, AND CHARGE HV BATTERY IN IDLE STATUS UNTIL IDLING STOPS (PERFORM STEPS (*1) THROUGH (*8)) 

    C → See step   10 

    B → See step   12 

    A: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HV) 
    1. Perform a road test that repeats full acceleration to 37 mph (60 km/h) and then braking to a complete stop three times. (*9)
      NOTE:

      Perform this test only in an appropriate safe location, in accordance with all local laws.

    2. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes. (*10)
    3. Check if DTCs are output. (*11)

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs are output. A
      P0A1F-129 (HV battery voltage circuit malfunction) is output. B
      P0A94-585 (boost converter voltage (VL)) sensor performance problem) is output. C
      P3000-388 (discharge inhibition) is output. D
      P3004-132 (high voltage power supply line problem) is output. E

    E → See step   12 

    D → LEAVE VEHICLE IN P POSITION, AND CHARGE HV BATTERY IN IDLE STATUS UNTIL IDLING STOPS (PERFORM STEPS (*9) THROUGH (*11)) 

    C → See step   10 

    B → See step   12 

    A: Go to next step 

  5. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Turn the power switch on (READY).
    2. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Power Resource VB, VL-Voltage before Boosting, VH-Voltage after Boosting.
    3. Turn the engine off, move the shift lever to the N position, and read the data list when the vehicle is stationary.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Both of the following are not satisfied. A
      Both of the following are satisfied:
      • Difference between "Power Resource VB" and "VH-Voltage after Boosting" is less than 5 V.
      • Difference between VL-Voltage before Boosting and "VH-Voltage after Boosting" is more than 30 V.
      B
      Both of the following are satisfied:
      • Difference between "VH-Voltage after Boosting" and "VL-Voltage before Boosting" is more than 5 V.
      • Difference between "Power Resource VB" and "VH-Voltage after Boosting" is less than 20 V.
      C

    C → See step   12 

    B → See step   10 

    A: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK FREEZE FRAME DATA 
    1. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    2. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
    3. Read the freeze frame data of DTC P0A94-587.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Both of the following are satisfied or both of the following are not satisfied. A
      "Power Resource VB" is less than 230 V or more than 395 V. B
      "VL-Voltage before Boosting" is less than 230 V or more than 395 V. C

    C → See step   10 

    B → See step   12 

    A: Go to next step 

  7. CHECK FREEZE FRAME DATA 
    1. Read the freeze frame data of DTC P0A94-587.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Others (Freeze frame data is not stored). A
      Both of the following are satisfied:
      • Sum of all "Battery Block" voltage is more than (HV battery voltage - 55 V)
      • Sum of all "Battery Block" voltage is less than (HV battery voltage + 35 V)
      B
      Neither A nor B is satisfied. C

    C → See step   12 

    B → See step   10 

    A: Go to next step 

  8. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM 
    1. Turn the power switch on (READY).
    2. Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Battery Block Vol -V01 to 20, Power Resource VB.
    3. Turn the engine off, move the shift lever to the N position, and read the data list of all battery block and HV battery voltages, when the vehicle is stationary.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Both of the following are satisfied:
      • Sum of all "Battery Block" voltage is more than (HV battery voltage -55 V)
      • Sum of all "Battery Block" voltage is less than (HV battery voltage +35 V)
      A
      The preceding condition is not satisfied. B

    B → See step   13 

    A → See step   10 

  9. GO TO DTC CHART (P0A1F-129). Refer to  DESCRIPTION 
  10. REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  11. GO TO DTC CHART (P0A1F-585). Refer to  DESCRIPTION  
  12. REPLACE BATTERY SMART UNIT. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  13. REPLACE BATTERY SMART UNIT. Refer to  REMOVAL