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DTC P0A38-257: Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit Low; DTC P0A39-259: Generator Temperature Sensor Circuit High [02/2014 - 11/2015]: Procedure

  1. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR) 

    See step  1

    OK

    - The connector is connected securely.

    - The terminals are not deformed and are connected securely.

    - No water or foreign matter in the connector.

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    OK A
    NG (The connector is not connected securely.) B
    NG (The terminals are not making secure contact or are deformed, or water or foreign matter exists in the connector.) C

    Result:  2

    CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result:  3

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    See step  2

  2. CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (GENERATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR CONNECTOR) 
    1. Check the connection condition of the generator temperature sensor connector and the contact pressure of each terminal. Check the terminals for deformation, and check the connector for water ingress and foreign matter.

      Refer to ELECTRONIC CIRCUIT INSPECTION PROCEDURE [02/2014 - ]

      OK

      - The connector is connected securely.

      - The terminals are not deformed and are connected securely.

      - No water or foreign matter in the connector.

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      Result

      Result Proceed to
      OK A
      NG (The connector is not connected securely.) B
      NG (The terminals are not making secure contact or are deformed, or water or foreign matter exists in the connector.) C

    Result:  2

    CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result:  3

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    See step  3

  3. READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (MOTOR TEMP NO2) 
    1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    2. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    3. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Motor Temp No2.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Motor Temp No2
    4. Read the Data List.

      Result

      Proceed to
      -40°C (-40°F)
      215°C (419°F)
      Same as actual temperature
    5. Turn the power switch off.

    Result:  2

    215°C (419°F) 

    See step  6

    Result:  3

    Same as actual temperature 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  1

    -40°C (-40°F) 

    See step  4

  4. INSPECT HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (GENERATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the C5 generator temperature sensor connector.
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    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      *a Component without harness connected
      (Generator Temperature Sensor (Hybrid Vehicle Generator Assembly))

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4(GMT) - 9(GMTG) Power switch OFF 0.3436 to 1442 kΩ

      HINT: 

      The generator temperature sensor is not available as a supply part. If it requires replacement, replace the hybrid vehicle generator assembly.

    3. Reconnect the C5 generator temperature sensor connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [02/2014 - 11/2015] 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU 
    1. Connect terminals 27 (GMT) and 26 (GMTG) of the A61 power management control ECU connector.
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      *a Component with harness connected
      (to Power Management Control ECU)
    2. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
    3. Turn the power switch on (IG).
    4. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Motor Temp No2.

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Data List 

      Tester Display
      Motor Temp No2
    5. Read the Data List.

      OK

      Tester Display Condition Specified Condition
      Motor Temp No2 Terminals GMT and GMTG connected
      Power switch on (IG)
      215°C (419°F)
    6. Turn the power switch off.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU. Refer to  COMPONENTS [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

  6. INSPECT HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (GENERATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR) 
    1. Disconnect the C5 generator temperature sensor connector.
      GTY452209Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY726663Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component without harness connected
      (Generator Temperature Sensor (Hybrid Vehicle Generator Assembly))

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      4(GMT) - 9(GMTG) Power switch OFF 0.3436 to 1442 kΩ

      HINT: 

      The generator temperature sensor is not available as a supply part. If it requires replacement, replace the hybrid vehicle generator assembly.

    3. Reconnect the C5 generator temperature sensor connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE GENERATOR ASSEMBLY. Refer to  COMPONENTS [02/2014 - 11/2015] 

    Result:  1

    OK 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (GENERATOR TEMPERATURE SENSOR - POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU) 
    1. Disconnect the C5 generator temperature sensor connector.
    2. Disconnect the A61 power management control ECU connector.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      *a Front view of wire harness connector
      (to Generator Temperature Sensor)
      *b Rear view of wire harness connector
      (to Power Management Control ECU)

      Standard Resistance (Check for Open)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C5-4 (GMT) - A61-27 (GMT) Power switch off Below 1 Ω
      C5-9 (GMTG) - A61-26 (GMTG) Power switch off Below 1 Ω

      Standard Resistance (Check for Short)

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      C5-4 (GMT) or A61-27 (GMT) - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher
      C5-9 (GMTG) or A61-26 (GMTG) - Body ground and other terminals Power switch off 10 kΩ or higher
    4. Turn the power switch off.
    5. Reconnect the A61 power management control ECU connector.
    6. Reconnect the C5 generator temperature sensor connector.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result:  1

    OK 

    REPLACE POWER MANAGEMENT CONTROL ECU. Refer to  COMPONENTS [02/2014 - 11/2016] 

    Result:  2

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR