DTC P0A81-96: Hybrid/EV Battery Cooling Fan 1 Component Internal Failure; DTC P0A81-98: Hybrid/EV Battery Cooling Fan 1 Component or System Over Temperature [02/2019 - ]: Procedure
- CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL)
- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
- Check for DTCs.
Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes
Result
Result Proceed to P0AFC-00 or P0AFC-96 is not output. A P0AFC-00 or P0AFC-96 is output. B - Turn the ignition switch off.
Result:
B
GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM)
Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [02/2019 - 06/2020] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [06/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2021 - 11/2024] , or refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [11/2024 - ]
Result:
A
See step 2
- CHECK DUCT AND BLOWER WARNING:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
- Check that the service plug grip is not installed.NOTE:
After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the ignition switch to ON (READY), unless instructed by the appropriate service information because this may cause a malfunction.
- Remove the rear seat cushion leg sub-assembly.
Refer to PROCEDURE - Step 8
- Check that the No. 1 HV battery intake filter, battery cooling blower assembly, No. 1 hybrid battery intake duct and No. 1 hybrid battery intake duct LH are not disconnected, damaged, or clogged with foreign matter.
*1 No. 1 HV Battery Intake Filter *2 Battery Cooling Blower Assembly *3 No. 1 Hybrid Battery Intake Duct *4 No. 1 Hybrid Battery Intake Duct LH OK
The No. 1 HV battery intake filter, No. 1 hybrid battery intake duct, No. 1 hybrid battery intake duct LH and battery cooling blower assembly blower are not disconnected, damaged, or clogged with foreign matter.
- Install the rear seat cushion leg sub-assembly.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
CORRECT THE PROBLEM
Result:
OK
See step 3
- Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSOR - BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY)
See step 3 [02/2019 - 06/2020], or see step 9 [06/2020 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 4
- CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY - BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY)
See step 9 [02/2019 - 06/2020], or see step 9 [06/2020 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
NG
REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
Result:
OK
See step 5
- CHECK HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY (GROUND SHORT CHECK)
- Remove the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]
- Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
*a Component without harness connected
(Hybrid Vehicle Control ECU Assembly)- - Standard Resistance
Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition A31-38 (SI0) - A31-12 (E01) Ignition switch off 10 kΩ or higher A31-38 (SI0) - A31-11 (E02) Ignition switch off 10 kΩ or higher - Install the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.
Result
Proceed to OK NG
Result:
NG
REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]
Result:
OK
See step 6
- Remove the hybrid vehicle control ECU assembly.
- READ VALUE USING TECHSTREAM (COOLING FAN FREQUENCY)
See step 4 [02/2019 - 06/2020], or see step 4 [06/2020 - ]
Result
Result Proceed to Both of the values in the Data List (Hybrid Battery Cooling Fan 1 Frequency) and the actual measured value at the battery voltage sensor connector are 0 Hz. A Other than above B Result:
B
See step 8
Result:
A
See step 7
- CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSOR
See step 5 [02/2019 - 06/2020], or see step 6 [06/2020 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
OK
REPLACE BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
Result:
NG
REPLACE BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSOR
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]
- CHECK BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSOR (FREQUENCY)
See step 6 [02/2019 - 06/2020], or see step 6 [06/2020 - ]
Result
Proceed to OK NG Result:
OK
REPLACE BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY
Refer to REMOVAL [11/2018 - ]
Result:
NG
REPLACE BATTERY VOLTAGE SENSOR
Refer to REMOVAL [02/2019 - 10/2019] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2019 - 08/2020] , or refer to REMOVAL [08/2020 - 12/2021] , or refer to REMOVAL [12/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2022 - 10/2023] , or refer to REMOVAL [10/2023 - ]