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DTC P0A1B-94: Drive Motor "A" Control Module Unexpected Operation [12/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (CONTACT PROBLEM) 
    1. Check the connection of the negative (-) and positive (+) auxiliary battery terminals.

      OK

      The terminals are connected securely and there is no contact problem.

      HINT: 

      If performing a simulation test, turn the ignition switch to ON and shake the wire harnesses vertically and horizontally before checking for DTCs.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  5

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK GROUND WIRE CONNECTION CONDITION 
    1. Check the installation condition of the ground wires XA.

      OK

      The ground wires XA are securely installed.

      HINT: 

      If performing a simulation test, turn the ignition switch to ON and shake the wire harnesses vertically and horizontally before checking for DTCs.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  6

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK RELAY (IGCT-MAIN NO. 1) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Check the IGCT-MAIN NO. 1 relay for improper installation.

      OK

      The relay is installed securely.

      HINT: 

      If performing a simulation test, turn the ignition switch to ON and gently vibrate the IGCT-MAIN NO. 1 relay with a finger before checking for DTCs.

    Pre-procedure2

    • Remove the IGCT-MAIN NO. 1 relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and No. 1 junction block assembly.
    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
      GTY1104539Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 IGCT-MAIN NO. 1 Relay

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage applied between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω Ω

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Install the IGCT-MAIN NO. 1 relay.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (MOTOR GENERATOR) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Check for DTCs.

      HINT: 

      Check the DTCs that were output when the vehicle was brought to the workshop.

      Powertrain > Motor Generator > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0A1B-94 only is output. A
      DTCs except P0A1B-94 are output. B

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2022 - ]

  5. CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  6. CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  7. REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  8

  8. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Read and record the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

      Powertrain > Motor Generator > Trouble Codes 

    • Clear the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

      Powertrain > Motor Generator > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  9

  9. SIMULATION TEST 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait for 2 minutes or more.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  10

  10. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (MOTOR GENERATOR) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Motor Generator > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs are output. A
      P0A1B-94 only is output. B
      DTCs except P0A1B-94 are output. C

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM)  . Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2022 - ]