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DTC B1498/98: Communication Malfunction (A/C Inverter Local): Procedure

  1. CHECK CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM 
    1. Using the Techstream, check if the CAN communication system is functioning normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      CAN DTC is not output A
      CAN DTC is output (w/ Smart Key System) B
      CAN DTC is output (w/o Smart Key System) C

    B → See step   11 

    C → See step   16 

    A: Go to next step 

  2. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) 
    1. Using the Techstream, check if the hybrid control system is functioning normally.

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      DTC is not output A
      Only DTC P3108-536 is output A
      DTCs other than P3108-536 are output B

    B → See step   12 

    A: Go to next step 

  3. INSPECT FUSE (A/C NO. 2) 
    1. Remove the A/C NO. 2 fuse from the instrument panel junction block.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Item Condition Specified Condition
      A/C NO. 2 fuse Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPLACE FUSE (A/C NO. 2) 

    OK: Go to next step 

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY - BODY GROUND) 
    Fig 1: Identifying Harness And Connector (Compressor With Motor Assembly - Body Ground)
    GTY304227Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    1. Disconnect the B48 compressor connector.
      WARNING:

      Do not disconnect the connector on the high-voltage side.

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

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B48-5 (GND) - Body ground Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  5. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY - BATTERY AND BODY GROUND) 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
      Fig 2: Identifying Harness And Connector (IG1 - GND)
      GTY207109Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard voltage

      Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition
      B48-6 (IG1) - B48-5 (GND) Ignition switch ON 11 to 14 V
      B48-6 (IG1) - B48-5 (GND) Ignition switch off Below 1 V

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  6. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU - COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the A65 hybrid vehicle control ECU connector.
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      Fig 3: Identifying Harness And Connector (Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU - Compressor With Motor Assembly)
      GTY303047Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      B48-1 (CLK) - A65-19 (CLK) Always Below 1 Ω
      B48-2 (DIN) - A65-31 (ITE) Always Below 1 Ω
      B48-3 (DOUT) - A65-30 (ETI) Always Below 1 Ω
      B48-1 (CLK) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B48-2 (DIN) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      B48-3 (DOUT) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  7. INSPECT ELECTRIC VEHICLE FUSE 
    1. Turn the ignition switch off.
    2. Remove the service plug grip. Refer to REMOVAL .
      WARNING:
      • Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
      • Do not touch the high-voltage connectors or terminals for 10 minutes after the service plug grip is removed.
      NOTE:

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

    3. Remove the inverter cover assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
      WARNING:
      • Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
      • Verify that the voltage of the inverter with converter assembly is 0 V before working inside the inverter with converter assembly.
      Fig 4: Measuring Voltage Of Converter Assembly
      GTY190199Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      NOTE:

      Be sure to prevent foreign objects or liquid from entering the inverter with converter assembly.

    4. Check that bolts A and B are tightened securely.
      Fig 5: Identifying A And B Bolts
      GTY171025Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    5. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Item
      (Tester Connection)
      Condition Specified Condition
      ELECTRIC VEHICLE fuse
      (A - B)
      Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → REPLACE ELECTRIC VEHICLE FUSE 

    OK: Go to next step 

  8. INSPECT INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 
    WARNING:
    • Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
    • Do not touch the high-voltage connectors or terminals for 10 minutes after the service plug grip is removed.
    1. Remove the inverter with converter assembly. Refer to REMOVAL .
      Fig 6: Measuring Resistance Of Inverter With Converter Assembly
      GTY303865Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      i3-2 (ACPE) - j8-1 (CEI) Always Below 1 Ω
      i3-1 (ACPB) - j8-2 (CBI) Always Below 1 Ω

    NG → See step   13 

    OK: Go to next step 

  9. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY - INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY) 
    1. Disconnect the i1 compressor connector.
      Fig 7: Identifying Harness And Connector (Compressor With Motor Assembly - Inverter With Converter Assembly)
      GTY305424Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      WARNING:

      Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

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

      Standard resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      i1-1 (PE) - i3-2 (ACPE) Always Below 1 Ω
      i1-2 (PB) - i3-1 (ACPB) Always Below 1 Ω
      i1-1 (PE) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher
      i1-2 (PB) - Body ground Always 10 kΩ or higher

    NG → REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    OK: Go to next step 

  10. CHECK COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY 
    1. Reconnect the B48 compressor connector.
      Fig 8: Inspecting Compressor With Motor Assembly
      GTY304659Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Turn the ignition switch to ON.
    3. Using an oscilloscope, check the waveform according to the following tables.
      Fig 9: Identifying Waveform 1
      GTY301879Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      Item Contents
      Tester Connection CH1: A65-19 (CLK) - Body ground
      CH2: A65-31 (ITE) - Body ground
      Tool Setting 10 V/DIV., 100 ms./DIV.
      Vehicle Condition Ignition switch ON (READY), with air conditioning system operating

      HINT: 

      Waveform cycle varies with the communication contents.

    NG → See step   14 

    OK → See step   15 

  11. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM 
  12. GO TO HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART 
  13. REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  14. REPLACE COMPRESSOR WITH MOTOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  15. REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU. Refer to  REMOVAL 
  16. GO TO CAN COMMUNICATION SYSTEM. Refer to  DIAGNOSIS SYSTEM