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DTC P0A11-14: DC/DC Converter Enable Circuit Short to Ground or Open [12/2023 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR) 

    See step  1

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    OK A
    NG (The connector is not connected securely.) B
    NG (The terminals are not making secure contact or are deformed, or water or foreign matter exists in the connector.) C

    Result: 

    B 

    CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result: 

    C 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (DC/DC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR) 

    See step  2

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DC/DC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY POWER SUPPLY) 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

    Pre-procedure1

    • Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
      NOTE:

      After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the ignition switch to ON (READY), unless instructed by the service information because this may cause a malfunction.

    • Disconnect the DC/DC converter assembly connector.
      GTY1238643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      I49-1 (IGCT) - Body ground Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V V
      GTY1230399Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to DC/DC Converter Assembly)

      HINT: 

      As there might be an intermittent malfunction in the DC/DC converter assembly power source circuit, inspect the following even if the measured voltage is as specified.

      • Installation condition of fuse(s) (before removing fuse(s)) (Power Source Circuit)
      • Fuse condition (before and after removing fuse(s)) (Power Source Circuit)
      • Connection condition of connectors (Power Source Circuit)
      • Wire harness condition (Power Source Circuit)
      • Wire harness condition (GND circuit)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the DC/DC converter assembly connector.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CLEAR DTC 

    See step  3

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Depress the brake pedal and turn the ignition switch to ON (READY).

      HINT: 

      Perform this step to check if the ignition switch can be turned to ON (READY).

    • Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result  Proceed to
      Ignition switch can be turned to ON (READY) and P0A11-14 is not output. A
      Ignition switch cannot be turned to ON (READY) and P0A11-14 is output. B

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    A 

    USE SIMULATION METHOD TO CHECK. Refer to  HOW TO PROCEED WITH TROUBLESHOOTING [09/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (RESISTANCE VALUE OF NODD INSIDE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY) 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

    Pre-procedure1

    • Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
      NOTE:

      After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the ignition switch to ON (READY), unless instructed by the service information because this may cause a malfunction.

    • Disconnect the DC/DC converter assembly connector.
      GTY1238643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      I49-5 (NODD) - Body ground Ignition switch off 110 to 150 kΩ kΩ
      GTY1230398Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to DC/DC Converter Assembly)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the DC/DC converter assembly connector.

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE DC/DC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (DC/DC CONVERTER ASSEMBLY - HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY) 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

    Pre-procedure1

    • Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
      NOTE:

      After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the ignition switch to ON (READY), unless instructed by the service information because this may cause a malfunction.

    • Disconnect the DC/DC converter assembly connector.
      GTY1238643Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    • Disconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY1227753Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to DC/DC Converter Assembly)      		 *b Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU Assembly)

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      I49-5 (NODD) - B88-47 (NODD) Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω Ω
      I49-5 (NODD) or B88-47 (NODD) - Body ground and other terminals Ignition switch off 10 kΩ or higher kΩ

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly connector.
    • Reconnect the DC/DC converter assembly connector.

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

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