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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 [12/2022 - ]: Procedure

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  1. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HV BATTERY, HYBRID CONTROL) 

    Pre-procedure1

    1. None

      Procedure1

    2. Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > HV Battery > Trouble Codes 

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0A81-96 or P0A81-98 only is output, or DTCs except the ones in the table below are also output. A
      DTCs of hybrid battery system in the table below are output. B
      DTCs of hybrid control system in the table below are output. C
      System Relevant DTC
      Hybrid battery system P060A-47 Hybrid/EV Battery Energy Control Module Monitoring Processor Watchdog / Safety MCU Failure
      P060B-49 Hybrid/EV Battery Energy Control Module A/D Processing Internal Electronic Failure
      P0606-87 Hybrid/EV Battery Energy Control Module Processor to Monitoring Processor Missing Message
      Hybrid control system P0A1F-94 Hybrid/EV Battery Energy Control Module Unexpected Operation

      Post-procedure1

    3. Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    B 

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [12/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    C 

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

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK DUCT AND BLOWER 
    WARNING:

    Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

    Pre-procedure1

    1. 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 repair information because this may cause a malfunction.

      Procedure1

    2. Check that the No. 1 HV battery intake filter, No. 1 hybrid battery intake duct and battery cooling blower assembly blower are not disconnected, damaged, or clogged with foreign matter.
      GTY1155662Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *1 No. 1 HV Battery Intake Filter
      *2 Battery Cooling Blower Assembly
      *3 No. 1 Hybrid Battery Intake Duct

      OK

      The No. 1 HV battery intake filter, No. 1 hybrid battery intake duct and battery cooling blower assembly blower are not disconnected, damaged, or clogged with foreign matter.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

      Post-procedure1

    3. None

    Result: 

    NG 

    CORRECT THE PROBLEM 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY ECU ASSEMBLY - BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY) 

    See step  3

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (BATTERY ECU ASSEMBLY - BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY) 

    See step  9

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK BATTERY ECU ASSEMBLY (GROUND SHORT CHECK) 

    Pre-procedure1

    1. Remove the battery ECU assembly.

      HINT: 

      Refer to REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]

      Procedure1

    2. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition
      R40-14 (SI0) - R40-10 (GND) Ignition switch off 10 kΩ or higher
      GTY1145093Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002
      *a Component without harness connected
      (Battery ECU Assembly)

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

      Post-procedure1

    3. Install the battery ECU assembly.

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE BATTERY ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. READ VALUE USING GTS (HYBRID/EV BATTERY COOLING FAN 1 FREQUENCY) 

    See step  4

    Result

    Result Proceed to
    Both of the value in the Data List (Hybrid/EV Battery Cooling Fan 1 Frequency) and the actual measured value at the battery ECU assembly connector are 0 Hz. A
    Other than above B

    Result: 

    B 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    A 

    See step  7

  7. CHECK BATTERY ECU ASSEMBLY 

    See step  5

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE BATTERY ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2022 - ] 

  8. CHECK BATTERY ECU ASSEMBLY (FREQUENCY) 

    See step  6

    Result

    Proceed to
    OK
    NG

    Result: 

    OK 

    REPLACE BATTERY COOLING BLOWER ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2022 - ] 

    Result: 

    NG 

    REPLACE BATTERY ECU ASSEMBLY. Refer to  REMOVAL [12/2022 - ]