DTC P0A0F-238: Engine Failed to Start [11/2016 - ]: Description

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If the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly detects that the engine or transaxle gear has seized, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly will perform fail-safe control. Also, if a substance or object is preventing the engine or transaxle internal components from rotating, the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly will perform fail-safe control.

DTC No.	Detection Item	DTC Detection Condition	Trouble Area	MIL	Warning Indicate
P0A0F-238	Engine Failed to Start	The engine does not start even though it is being cranked (transaxle input circuit malfunction (engine system)) (1 trip detection logic)	Hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly Transmission input damper assembly Hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly Engine	Does not come on	Master Warning Light: Comes on

RELATED DATA LIST

DTC No.	ECU Data List
P0A0F-238	Vehicle Spd Engine Revolution Generator(MG1) Torq Generator(MG1) Rev Motor(MG2) Revolution

Fig 1: Hybrid Vehicle Transaxle Assembly