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Normal Operation

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The split power gauge is actually a dual gauge indication. The LH side of the gauge provides the propulsion power supplied by the electric motor in the electric vehicle mode. The RH side of the gauge provides the propulsion power supplied by the gasoline engine. When the vehicle is powered by the electric motor in electric vehicle mode, the gauge illuminates the EV icon at the bottom of the gauge. The split power gauge is only displayed in the engage display mode.

The Instrument Panel Cluster (IPC) receives the split power gauge data from the PCM and the Battery Pack Sensor Module (BPSM) over the High Speed Controller Area Network (HS-CAN) communication bus.

The IPC  requires multiple operational messages to control the split power gauge. The following table provides a summary of the messages and the originating module.

OPERATIONAL MESSAGE REFERENCE TABLE

Operational Message Originating Module
  • Engine active
 PCM
  • Engine speed
 PCM
  • Hybrid Electric Vehicle (HEV) estimated engine torque
 PCM
  • Current
 BPSM 
  • Voltage
 BPSM 

If the PCM data is missing or invalid for less than 5 seconds, the IPC  defaults the split power gauge to the last state, based upon the last known good actual power consumption data received. If the PCM data is invalid for 5 seconds or more, the IPC  sets DTC U0401:68 and defaults the split power gauge to the full low position. If the PCM data is missing for 5 seconds or more, the IPC  sets DTC U0100:00 and defaults the split power gauge to the full low position.

If the current/voltage data is missing or invalid for less than 5 seconds, the IPC  defaults the split power gauge to the last state, based upon the last known good current/voltage data received. If the current/voltage data is invalid for 5 seconds or more, the IPC  sets DTC U0412:68 and defaults the split power gauge to the full low position. If the current/voltage data is missing for 5 seconds or more, the IPC  sets DTC U0111:00 and defaults the split power gauge to the full low position.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the following: 

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