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Cooling System [11/2021 - 03/2023]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK VEHICLE CONDITION 
    1. Make sure that the front side of the radiator grille is not blocked with anything.
    2. Ask the customer if the front side of the radiator grille was blocked with anything.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Not blocked. A
      Is/was blocked. B

      HINT: 

      If the radiator grille is blocked, the inverter coolant temperature will increase and this DTC may be stored.

    Result: 

    IF EQUIPPED, EXPLAIN TO CUSTOMER THAT OPTIONAL COMPONENTS WILL BE REMOVED 

    Result: 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK QUANTITY OF HV COOLANT 
    1. Check the HV coolant level in the inverter reserve tank.
    2. Check for HV coolant leaks.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      No leaks are found and the HV coolant level in the inverter reserve tank assembly is above the low line. A
      No leaks are found and the HV coolant level in the inverter reserve tank assembly is below the low line. B
      HV coolant leaks are evident. C

      HINT: 

      • After repairing the HV coolant leaks and adding coolant, perform the Active Tests "Activate the Inverter Water Pump" (Hybrid Control System) and "Control the Cooling Fan Duty Ratio" (Engine Control System) and make sure that there are no malfunctions.
      • If there are signs of coolant leakage around the connecting parts of a hose and the inverter with converter assembly, replace the hose with a new one.

    Result: 

    ADD HV COOLANT 

    Result: 

    INSPECT FOR COOLANT LEAK AND ADD COOLANT 

    Result: 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK COOLANT HOSE 
    1. Check that the cooling system hoses are not kinked or clogged.

      OK

      The cooling system hoses are not kinked or clogged.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE COOLANT HOSE 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING GTS (CONTROL THE ENGINE COOLING FAN DUTY RATIO) 
    1. Perform the "Control the Engine Cooling Fan Duty Ratio" Active Test.

      Powertrain > Engine > Active Test 

      Tester Display
      Control the Engine Cooling Fan Duty Ratio

      OK

      GTS Operation Fan Operation
      30 - 100% Cooling fan operates
      0% Cooling fan stops

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Cooling fan operate A
      Cooling fan does not operate B
      Cooling fan do not stop
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    CHECK COOLING FAN SYSTEM. Refer to  Cooling Fan Circuit [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  5

  5. 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.

    1. According to the display on the GTS, perform the Active Test "Activate the Inverter Water Pump" and check the value of the Data List item "Inverter Water Pump Revolution".

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Active Test 

      Active Test Display
      Activate the Inverter Water Pump
      Data List Display
      Inverter Water Pump Revolution

      OK

      Tester Display Condition Specified Condition
      Inverter Water Pump Revolution Ignition switch ON
      During Active Test
      3176 to 8617 rpm

      HINT: 

      • Perform the Active Test with the inverter coolant temperature between -15 and 65°C (5 to 149°F).
      • When the inverter water pump assembly is not operating, the Data List item "Inverter Water Pump Revolution" displays a value 200 rpm or less.
    2. Turn the ignition switch off.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. READ VALUE USING GTS (DATA LIST) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY) and wait for 1 minute with the engine stopped.
    2. Read the Data List with the engine stopped.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Inverter Coolant Water Temperature
      Generator Inverter Temperature
      Motor Inverter Temperature
      Rear Motor Inverter Temperature
      Boosting Converter Temperature (Upper)
      Boosting Converter Temperature (Lower)

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Other than below. A
      "Inverter Coolant Water Temperature" value is higher than the displayed temperature of any other Data List item by 20°C (68°F) or more. B

      HINT: 

      The lower limit temperature that can be displayed for "Generator Inverter Temperature", "Motor Inverter Temperature", "Boosting Converter Temperature (Upper)" and "Boosting Converter Temperature (Lower)" is 0°C (32°F). The lower limit temperature for "Inverter Coolant Water Temperature" is -40°C (-40°F). The "Inverter Coolant Water Temperature" value displayed on the GTS may be lower than the others, but this is not a malfunction.

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [11/2021 - ] 

    Result: 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK HV COOLANT (CHECK FOR CONDITIONS THAT MAY HAVE CAUSED FREEZING) 
    1. Read the Freeze Frame Data item "Ambient Temperature" using the GTS.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

    2. Check if the Freeze Frame Data item "Ambient Temperature" is below the freezing temperature of the HV coolant.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      Ambient Temperature value is above freezing temperature of the HV coolant. A
      Ambient Temperature value is below freezing temperature of the HV coolant. B

      HINT: 

      • HV coolant (SLLC) with a 30% concentration freezes at -15°C (5°F) and HV coolant (SLLC) with a 50% concentration freezes at -35°C (-31°F).
      • If the HV coolant freezes in the HV radiator or inverter water pump, the coolant temperature in the inverter with converter assembly rises because the HV coolant cannot circulate. As a result, a DTC may be stored.
      • A DTC is stored when the inverter water pump impeller cannot rotate due to freezing of the HV coolant.
      • If DTCs are output due to freezing of the LLC, the problem symptom cannot be reproduced. Check the LLC replacement history and whether the LLC was frozen based on the ambient temperature when the DTCs were stored.
    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    COOLING SYSTEM NORMAL (PERFORM NEXT STEP FOR REFERENCED DTC) 

    Result: 

    REPLACE HV COOLANT. Refer to  REPLACEMENT [11/2021 - 03/2024] 

  8. 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  9

  9. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR) 
    1. Check the connector connections and contact pressure of the relevant terminals for the A56 inverter water pump assembly connector.

      Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [11/2021 - ]

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      OK

      The connector is connected securely, the terminals are not deformed or corroded and there are no contact problems.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  10

  10. 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
      A27-31 (IWP) - A48-3 (SWP) Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A27-31 (IWP) or A48-3 (SWP) - Body ground and other terminals Ignition switch off 10 kΩ or higher
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      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU)
      *b Front view of wire harness connector
      (to 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  11

  11. READ VALUE USING GTS (INVERTER WATER PUMP REVOLUTION) 
    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. Remove the INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse from No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    2. According to the display on the GTS, read the Data List.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Inverter Water Pump Revolution

      OK

      Tester Display Condition Specified Condition
      Inverter Water Pump Revolution Ignition switch ON 200 rpm or less
    3. Turn the ignition switch off.
    4. Install the INV W/PMP NO. 2 fuse.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

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

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  12

  12. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU - INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      *a Component with harness connected
      (Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU)
      *b Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU)

      Standard Voltage

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      A27-31 (IWP) - D67-15 (E1) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
      NOTE:

      Make sure to check for and clear DTCs after performing this inspection.

    4. Turn the ignition switch off.
    5. Reconnect the hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  14

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  13

  13. CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU (CHECK WAVEFORM) 
    1. Connect an oscilloscope between the hybrid vehicle control ECU terminals specified in the table below.
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Check the waveform while turning the ignition switch to ON.
      GTY1079008Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component with harness connected
      (Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU)
      - -
      Item Content
      Terminal A27-31 (IWP) - D67-15 (E1)
      Equipment Setting 5 V/DIV., 50 ms./DIV.
      Condition Ignition switch ON

      OK

      Waveform duty ratio is between 3% and 9%.

    4. Turn the ignition switch off.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

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

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  14

  14. REPLACE INVERTER WATER PUMP ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [11/2021 - 03/2024]

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  15

  15. 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]

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    END