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DTC P0A40-556: Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance [11/2016 - ]: Description

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For a description of the boost converter.

Refer to DESCRIPTION

If a malfunction occurs in the boost converter, the MG ECU detects it and transmits this information to the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.

HINT: 

The term "drive motor A" indicates the motor (MG2).

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Warning Indicate
P0A40-556 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Range / Performance Boost converter fail signal detected (overcurrent due to hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly malfunction)*
(1 trip detection logic)
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Inverter with converter assembly
  • Hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly
Comes on Master Warning Light:
Comes on

*: The hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly may be suspected as a main cause of the malfunction.