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DTC U115E-87: Lost Communication with Drive Motor Control Module "B" (ch3) Missing Message [09/2023 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION LINE (ML-BUS) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      B21-2 (CA5H) - B21-1 (CA5L) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 54 to 69 Ω Ω
      B21-2 (CA5H) or B21-1 (CA5L) - Other power supply terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      B21-2 (CA5H) or B21-1 (CA5L) - Body ground and other terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly connector.
    • Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY - EV MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly connector.
    • Disconnect the EV motor control inverter assembly connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      J72-32 (HMH3) - B21-2 (CA5H) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      J72-33 (HML3) - B21-1 (CA5L) Always Below 1 Ω Ω
      J72-32 (HMH3) or B21-2 (CA5H) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher
      J72-33 (HML3) or B21-1 (CA5L) - Body ground and other terminals Always 10 kΩ or higher

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the EV motor control inverter assembly connector.
    • Reconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly connector.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK EV MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY (POWER SOURCE CIRCUIT) 
    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 EV motor control inverter assembly connector.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      J72-30 (GNR1) - Body ground Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω
      J72-31 (GNR2) - Body ground Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω
      GTY1231414Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to EV Motor Control Inverter Assembly)

    Pre-procedure2

    • Connect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Turn the ignition switch ON.
    • Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      J72-10 (+BR1) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Same as auxiliary battery voltage
      J72-11 (+BR2) - Body ground Ignition switch ON Same as auxiliary battery voltage
      NOTE:

      Turning the ignition switch ON with the EV motor control inverter assembly connector disconnected causes other DTCs to be stored. Clear the DTCs after performing this inspection.

      GTY1231413Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to EV Motor Control Inverter Assembly)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.
    • Disconnect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Reconnect the EV motor control inverter assembly connector.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. REPLACE EV MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    HINT: 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2023 - 12/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2023 - ]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  5

  5. CLEAR DTC 

    Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 3

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK WHETHER DTC OUTPUT RECURS (DTC U115E-87) 

    Pre-procedure1

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

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTCs are not output A
      U115E-87 is output B

    Post-procedure1

    • None

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - 12/2023]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [12/2023 - ] 

  7. GO TO REAR INVERTER LOW-VOLTAGE CIRCUIT 

    HINT: 

    Refer to Rear Inverter Low-voltage Circuit [09/2023 - ] 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END 

  8. CHECK EV MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER 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 cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the EV motor control inverter assembly connector.

      HINT: 

      Check the other ECUs are connected.

    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      J72-32 (HMH3) - J72-33 (HML3) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      J72-34 (HMH4) - J72-35 (HML4) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      J72-32 (HMH3) or J72-33 (HML3) - Other power supply terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      J72-34 (HMH4) or J72-35 (HML4) - Other power supply terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      J72-32 (HMH3) or J72-33 (HML3) - Body ground and other terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      J72-34 (HMH4) or J72-35 (HML4) - Body ground and other terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the EV motor control inverter assembly connector.
    • Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE EV MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - 12/2023]  , or refer to  REMOVAL [12/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  9

  9. CHECK ECM 
    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 cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the ECM connector.

      HINT: 

      Check the other ECUs are connected.

    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      B77-18 (CFDP) - B77-17 (CFDN) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      B77-18 (CFDP) or B77-17 (CFDN) - Other power supply terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      B77-18 (CFDP) or B77-17 (CFDN) - Body ground and other terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the ECM connector.
    • Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE ECM. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK HYBRID MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER 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 cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the hybrid motor control inverter assembly connector.

      HINT: 

      Check the other ECUs are connected.

      GTY1198206Courtesy 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
      C46-12 (HMH1) - C46-13 (HML1) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      C46-15 (HMH2) - C46-14 (HML2) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      C46-12 (HMH1) or C46-13 (HML1) - Other power supply terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      C46-15 (HMH2) or C46-14 (HML2) - Other power supply terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      C46-12 (HMH1) or C46-13 (HML1) - Body ground and other terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω
      C46-15 (HMH2) or C46-14 (HML2) - Body ground and other terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the hybrid motor control inverter assembly connector.
    • Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE HYBRID MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  11

  11. CHECK TCM 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the TCM connector.

      HINT: 

      Check the other ECUs are connected.

      GTY1195148Courtesy 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
      C25-15 (CANU) - C25-16 (CAND) Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 108 to 132 Ω Ω
      C25-15 (CANU) or C25-16 (CAND) - Other power supply terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 6 kΩ or higher
      C25-15 (CANU) or C25-16 (CAND) - Body ground and other terminals Cable disconnected from negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal 200 Ω or higher Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the TCM connector.
    • Reconnect the cable to the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE TCM. Refer to  REMOVAL [09/2023 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR