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DTC P0A1B-94: Drive Motor "A" Control Module Unexpected Operation [08/2023 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (CONTACT PROBLEM) 
    1. Check the connection of the negative (-) and positive (+) auxiliary battery terminals.

      OK

      The terminals are connected securely and there is no contact problem.

      HINT: 

      If performing a simulation test, turn the ignition switch to ON and shake the wire harnesses vertically and horizontally before checking for DTCs.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK GROUND WIRE CONNECTION CONDITION 
    1. Check the installation condition of the ground wire JA.

      OK

      The ground wire JA is securely installed.

      HINT: 

      If performing a simulation test, turn the ignition switch to ON and shake the wire harnesses vertically and horizontally before checking for DTCs.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FUSE (IGCT) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Remove the IGCT fuse from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      IGCT fuse Always Below 1 Ω Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reinstall the IGCT fuse.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK RELAY (IGCT-IG) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Check the IGCT-IG relay for improper installation.

      OK

      The relay is installed securely.

      HINT: 

      If performing a simulation test, turn the ignition switch to ON and gently vibrate the IGCT-IG relay with a finger before checking for DTCs.

    • Remove the IGCT-IG relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage applied between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG
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      *1 IGCT-IG Relay

    Post-procedure1

    • Install the IGCT-IG relay.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None.
    • Check for DTCs.

      HINT: 

      Check the DTCs that were output when the vehicle was brought to the workshop.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Only P0A1B-94 is output A
      None of the above conditions are met B

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    REFER TO REPLACE HYBRID MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY PARTS. Refer to  DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2023 - 10/2024]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2024 - ] 

  6. CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  7. CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  8. REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  9. REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  10. CLEAR DTC 

    See step  3

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  11

  11. SIMULATION TEST 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait for 2 minutes or more.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  12

  12. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None.
    • Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      Only P0A1B-94 is output B
      None of the above conditions are met C

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REFER TO REPLACE HYBRID MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY PARTS. Refer to  DTC CHECK / CLEAR [08/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [08/2023 - 10/2024]  , or refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [10/2024 - ]