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Hybrid Systems - MIL ON/DTC P0A78/Info Codes 286/287

T-SB-0386-08

December 16, 2008

M.I.L. "ON" DTC P0A78 with Information Codes 286, 287

Service Category
Engine/Hybrid System

Section
Hybrid/Battery Control System

Market
USA





Applicability

Introduction

Some customers with 2006 - 2008 model year Highlander HV vehicles may experience a M.I.L. "ON" condition with DTC P0A78 with information codes 286 and/or 287 (Drive Motor A Inverter Performance). The inverter with converter assembly has been improved to address this condition.

NOTE
This TSB applies ONLY if information codes 286 AND/OR 287 are present.





Production Change Information





This TSB applies to vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown.





Warranty Information

^ This repair is covered under the Toyota Hybrid System Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 96 months or 100,000 miles, whichever occurs first, from the vehicle's in-service date.

^ Warranty application is limited to correction of a problem based upon a customer's specific complaint.





Parts Information





Required Tools & Equipment

NOTE
Additional TIS Techstream units may be ordered by calling Approved Dealer Equipment (ADE).

NOTE
Additional SSTs may be ordered by calling SPX/OTC at 1-800-933-8335.

Repair Procedure

Remove and replace the hybrid vehicle inverter with converter assembly.

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS) applicable model year Highlander HV Repair Manual:

^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 Highlander HV:
Engine/Hybrid System - Hybrid/Battery Control System - "Hybrid Vehicle Control: Inverter with Converter: Removal"

^ 2006 / 2007 / 2008 Highlander HV:
Engine/Hybrid System - Hybrid/Battery Control System - "Hybrid Vehicle Control: Inverter with Converter: Installation"