DTC CHG_f018: Overcurrent Condition [09/2013 - ]: Procedure
- RECHARGE ELECTRIC VEHICLE BATTERY ASSEMBLY (PROPER CHARGING CABLE AND PLUG)
- Recharge the electric vehicle battery.
HINT:
Properly recharge the vehicle using proper equipment, etc.
- Connect the RAV4 EV diagnostic tool to the No. 2 DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (READY).
- Turn the RAV4 EV diagnostic tool on.
- Enter the following menus: Alert List.
- Read the alert codes.RESULT
Result Proceed to CHG_f018 is output A Alert code is not output B
B → ALERT CODE CAUSED BY HIGH CURRENT INPUT (CHARGER OUTSIDE VEHICLE)
A: Go to next step
- Recharge the electric vehicle battery.
- CHECK NO. 5 MOTOR COMPARTMENT WIRE (ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER - EV CHARGER WITH CABLE INLET) WARNING:
- Unexpected high voltage may be present.
- Wear insulated gloves and protective goggles.
- Turn the power switch off.
- Check that the service plug grip is not installed.NOTE:
After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the power switch on (READY), unless instructed by the repair Service Information because this may cause a malfunction.
- Check the voltage at the terminals in the inspection point in the electric vehicle battery assembly. Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2013 - ]
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- Disconnect connector U1 from the electric vehicle charger.
- Disconnect connector Uh1 from the No. 4 floor wire.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition U1-1 (DCHB) or Uh1-2 - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 1 kΩ or higher U1-3 (DCHG) or Uh1-1 - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 1 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to Electric Vehicle Charger Assembly)*b Front view of wire harness connector
(to No. 4 Floor Wire)
NG → REPLACE NO. 5 MOTOR COMPARTMENT WIRE
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK NO. 4 FLOOR WIRE WARNING:
- Unexpected high voltage may be present.
- Wear insulated gloves and protective goggles.
- Turn the power switch off.
- Check that the service plug grip is not installed.NOTE:
After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the power switch on (READY), unless instructed by the repair Service Information because this may cause a malfunction.
- Check the voltage at the terminals in the inspection point in the high voltage battery pack. Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2013 - ]
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- Disconnect connector Uh1 from the No. 5 motor compartment wire.
- Disconnect connector jh1 from the EV charger with cable inlet.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition Uh1-2 or jh1-2 - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 1 kΩ or higher Uh1-1 or jh1-1 - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 1 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to No. 5 Motor Compartment Wire)*b Front view of wire harness connector
(to EV Charger with Cable Inlet Sub-assembly)
NG → See step 6
OK: Go to next step
- CHECK EV CHARGER WITH CABLE INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY WARNING:
- Unexpected high voltage may be present.
- Wear insulated gloves and protective goggles.
- Turn the power switch off.
- Check that the service plug grip is not installed.NOTE:
After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the power switch on (READY), unless instructed by the repair Service Information because this may cause a malfunction.
- Check the voltage at the terminals in the inspection point in the electric vehicle battery assembly. Refer to PRECAUTION [09/2013 - ]
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- Disconnect connector jh1 from the No. 4 floor wire.
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Switch Condition Specified Condition j1-1 (DCHB) or jh1-2 - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 1 kΩ or higher j1-2 (DCHG) or jh1-1 - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 1 kΩ or higher TEXT IN ILLUSTRATION*a Front view of wire harness connector
(to No. 4 Floor Wire)*b Front view of wire harness connector
(to Charging Connector)
NG → See step 7
OK → See step 5
- REPLACE ELECTRIC VEHICLE CHARGER ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
- REPLACE NO. 4 FLOOR WIRE. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]
- REPLACE EV CHARGER WITH CABLE INLET SUB-ASSEMBLY. Refer to REMOVAL [09/2013 - ]