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DTC P314A-31: Motor Electronics Coolant Pump "A" No Signal [11/2021 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CLEAR DTC 
    1. Read and record the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

    2. Clear the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Clear DTCs 

    3. Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  2

  2. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (ACTIVATE THE INVERTER WATER PUMP) 
    NOTE:
    • Make sure that the HV coolant level is above the low line of the inverter reserve tank.
    • Be sure to perform the inspection with the auxiliary battery voltage at 12 V or more.

    HINT: 

    • When the auxiliary battery voltage is low, the inverter water pump assembly may not operate.
    • When the inverter water pump assembly signal line (SWP - IWP) is open or its connection is faulty, the inverter water pump assembly is operated forcibly.
    1. Perform the "Activate the Inverter Water Pump" Active Test.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Activate the Inverter Water Pump
    2. Touch the inverter water pump assembly and check that it is operating (vibrating).

      OK

      The inverter water pump is operating (vibrating).

      HINT: 

      Perform the Active Test with the inverter coolant temperature between -15 and 65°C (5 to 149°F).

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 1

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2021 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [03/2023 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU - INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
    2. Disconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A27-32 (NIWP) - A48-2 (NWP) Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A27-32 (NIWP) or A48-2 (NWP) - Body ground and other terminals Ignition switch off 10 kΩ or higher

      HINT: 

      Check the condition (looseness, deterioration, etc.) of the wire to body ground for the inverter water pump assembly.

    4. Reconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.
    5. Reconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU 
    1. Disconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY1078469Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU)
      - -

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A27-32 (NIWP) - D67-15 (E1) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Reconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. CLEAR DTC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  8. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (ACTIVATE THE INVERTER WATER PUMP) 
    NOTE:

    Be sure to perform the inspection with the auxiliary battery voltage at 12 V or more.

    HINT: 

    When the auxiliary battery voltage is low, the inverter water pump assembly may not operate.

    1. Perform the "Activate the Inverter Water Pump" Active Test.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Activate the Inverter Water Pump
    2. Connect an oscilloscope between the hybrid vehicle control ECU terminals specified in the table below, and measure the waveform.
      GTY1065969Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU)
      - -
      Item Content
      Terminal A27-32 (NIWP) - D67-15 (E1)
      Equipment Setting 5 V/DIV., 5 ms./DIV.
      Condition Ignition switch ON, during Active Test

      OK

      The period of the wavelength is 13 msec or less.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  15

  9. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR) 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [11/2021 - 03/2023] , or refer to PROCEDURE - Step 9 [03/2023 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT SECURELY (INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION (INV W/PMP RELAY) 
    1. Check installation condition of the INV W/PMP relay.

      OK

      INV W/PMP relay is installed correctly.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  17

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (IGCT RELAY - INV W/PMP RELAY) 
    1. Remove the IGCT relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Remove the INV W/PMP relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      5 (IGCT relay holder) - 1 (INV W/PMP relay holder) Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω
      NOTE:

      Do not apply excessive force when using the probes of the tester to perform the inspection. If excessive force is used, the terminals will be damaged.

      HINT: 

      • Connectors

        Slightly shake the connector vertically and horizontally.

      • Wire Harness

        Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and horizontally.

        The connector joint and fulcrum of the vibration are the major areas that should be checked thoroughly.

      • No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and No. 1 Junction Block Assembly

        Apply slight vibration with a finger to the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly and check whether a malfunction occurs.

      • No. 2 Engine Room Relay Block Apply slight vibration with a finger to the No. 2 engine room relay block and check whether a malfunction occurs.
      • INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse

        Apply slight vibration with a finger to the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse and check whether a malfunction occurs.

      GTY810642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Example
      *b Shake Slightly
      *c Vibrate Slightly
    4. Install the IGCT relay and INV W/PMP relay.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  18

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. INSPECT RELAY (INV W/PMP) 
    1. Remove the INV W/PMP relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      Auxiliary battery voltage applied between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
      GTY807032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 INV W/PMP Relay
    3. Install the INV W/PMP relay.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  20

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  13

  13. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) 
    GTY1052298Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Front view of wire harness connector
    (to Inverter Water Pump Assembly)
    GTY810642Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    *a Example
    *b Shake Slightly
    *c Vibrate Slightly
    1. Disconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A48-4 (+BWP) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
      NOTE:
      • If the ignition switch is turned to ON with the connectors disconnected, other DTCs will be stored. Be sure to clear the DTCs after the inspection.
      • Do not apply excessive force when using the probes of the tester to perform the inspection. If excessive force is used, the terminals will be damaged.

      HINT: 

      • Connectors

        Slightly shake the connector vertically and horizontally.

      • Wire Harness

        Slightly shake the wire harness vertically and horizontally.

        The connector joint and fulcrum of the vibration are the major areas that should be checked thoroughly.

      • No. 1 Engine Room Relay Block and No. 1 Junction Block Assembly

        Apply slight vibration with a finger to the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly and check whether a malfunction occurs.

      • No. 2 Engine Room Relay Block Apply slight vibration with a finger to the No. 2 engine room relay block and check whether a malfunction occurs.
      • INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse

        Apply slight vibration with a finger to the INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse and check whether a malfunction occurs.

      • INV W/PMP Relay

        Apply slight vibration with a finger to the INV W/PMP relay and check whether a malfunction occurs.

    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Reconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  21

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  14

  14. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) 
    1. Disconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A48-1 (GND) - Body ground Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω
    3. Reconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  15

  15. REPLACE INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2024 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  16

  16. ADD HV COOLANT AND PERFORM AIR BLEEDING 
    1. After replacing the inverter water pump assembly, add HV coolant and perform air bleeding.

      Refer to REPLACEMENT [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to REPLACEMENT [03/2024 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

  17. INSPECT RELAY (INV W/PMP) 
    1. Remove the INV W/PMP relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      Auxiliary battery voltage applied between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
      GTY807032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 INV W/PMP Relay
    3. Install the INV W/PMP relay.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    CONNECT SECURELY (INV W/PMP RELAY) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE RELAY (INV W/PMP) 

  18. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION (INV W/PMP NO. 1 FUSE) 
    1. Check installation condition of the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse.

      OK

      INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse is installed correctly.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  25

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  19

  19. CHECK FUSE (INV W/PMP NO. 1) 
    1. Remove the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Install the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (IGCT NO. 2 FUSE HOLDER TERMINAL) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  26

  20. CHECK RELAY HOLDER TERMINAL (INV W/PMP RELAY) 
    1. Check the terminals of the INV W/PMP relay holder.

      OK

      The terminals of the INV W/PMP relay holder are not bent, loose or corroded.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE RELAY (INV W/PMP) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  27

  21. CHECK INSTALLATION CONDITION (INV W/PMP NO. 2 FUSE) 
    1. Check installation condition of the INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse.

      OK

      INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse is installed correctly.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT SECURELY (INV W/PMP NO. 2 FUSE) 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  22

  22. INSPECT RELAY (INV W/PMP) 
    1. Remove the INV W/PMP relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      Auxiliary battery voltage applied between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
      GTY807032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 INV W/PMP Relay
    3. Install the INV W/PMP relay.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  32

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  23

  23. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY CIRCUIT) 
    1. Remove the INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Remove the INV W/PMP relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block.
    3. Disconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.
    4. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A48-4 (+BWP) - 3 (INV W/PMP relay holder) Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω
      2 (INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse holder) - 5 (INV W/PMP relay holder) Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω
      2 (INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse holder) or A48-4 (+BWP) - Body ground and other terminals Ignition switch off 10 kΩ or higher
      NOTE:

      Do not apply excessive force when using the probes of the tester to perform the inspection. If excessive force is used, the terminals will be damaged.

    5. Reconnect the inverter water pump assembly connector.
    6. Install the INV W/PMP relay and INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  24

  24. CHECK FUSE (INV W/PMP NO. 2) 
    1. Remove the INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Install the INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (INV W/PMP NO. 2 FUSE HOLDER TERMINAL OR INV W/PMP RELAY HOLDER TERMINAL) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  28

  25. INSPECT RELAY (INV W/PMP) 
    1. Remove the INV W/PMP relay from the No. 2 engine room relay block.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      Auxiliary battery voltage applied between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω
      GTY807032Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 INV W/PMP Relay
    3. Install the INV W/PMP relay.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    CONNECT SECURELY (INV W/PMP NO. 1 FUSE) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  30

  26. CHECK FUSE HOLDER TERMINAL (INV W/PMP NO. 1 FUSE) 
    1. Check the terminals of the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse holder.

      OK

      The terminals of the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse holder are not bent, loose or corroded.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE FUSE (INV W/PMP NO. 1) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  31

  27. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (INV W/PMP RELAY HOLDER TERMINAL) 
    1. Repair or replace the terminals of the INV W/PMP relay holder.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    REPLACE RELAY (INV W/PMP) 

  28. REPLACE INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to REMOVAL [03/2024 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  29

  29. ADD HV COOLANT AND PERFORM AIR BLEEDING 
    1. After replacing the inverter water pump assembly, add HV coolant and perform air bleeding.

      Refer to REPLACEMENT [11/2021 - 03/2024] , or refer to REPLACEMENT [03/2024 - ]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    REPLACE FUSE (INV W/PMP NO. 2) 

  30. REPLACE RELAY (INV W/PMP) 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    CONNECT SECURELY (INV W/PMP NO. 1 FUSE) 

  31. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (INV W/PMP NO. 1 FUSE HOLDER TERMINAL) 
    1. Repair or replace the terminals of the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse holder.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    REPLACE FUSE (INV W/PMP NO. 1) 

  32. CHECK RELAY HOLDER TERMINAL (INV W/PMP RELAY) 
    1. Check the terminals of the INV W/PMP relay holder.

      OK

      The terminals of the INV W/PMP relay holder are not bent, loose or corroded.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  34

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  33

  33. CHECK FUSE (INV W/PMP NO. 1) 
    1. Remove the INV W/PMP NO. 1 No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Install the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE RELAY (INV W/PMP) 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  36

  34. CHECK FUSE (INV W/PMP NO. 1) 
    1. Remove the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse Always Below 1 Ω
    3. Install the INV W/PMP NO. 1 fuse.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  37

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  35

  35. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (INV W/PMP RELAY HOLDER TERMINAL) 
    1. Repair or replace the terminals of the INV W/PMP relay holder.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    REPLACE RELAY (INV W/PMP) 

  36. REPLACE RELAY (INV W/PMP) 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    REPLACE FUSE (INV W/PMP NO. 1) 

  37. REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR (INV W/PMP RELAY HOLDER TERMINAL) 
    1. Repair or replace the terminals of the INV W/PMP relay holder.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  38

  38. REPLACE RELAY (INV W/PMP) 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    REPLACE FUSE (INV W/PMP NO. 1)