P0A79-692

P310 HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL: HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM: P0A79-692: Drive Motor "B" Inverter Performance

DTC P0A79-692 - Drive Motor "B" Inverter Performance

DESCRIPTION

The inverter converts high-voltage direct current from the HV battery and alternating current for the Motor and Generator. The inverter contains a three-phase bridge circuit, which consists of six power transistors each for the Motor and the Generator, that converts direct current to three-phase alternating current. The MG ECU controls the actuation of the power transistors. The inverter transmits information that is necessary for effecting control, such as the amperage and voltage, to the MG ECU.

The MG ECU uses a voltage sensor, which is built into the inverter, to detect boosted high voltage for boost control.
The inverter voltage sensor outputs voltage that varies between 0 and 5 V in accordance with the changes in the high voltage. The higher the high-voltage, the higher the output voltage, and the lower the high-voltage, the lower the output voltage.
The MG ECU monitors the inverter voltage and detects a malfunction.

If the rear motor inverter circuit is opened or shorted, or if the circuit overheats, the information is transmitted from the inverter to the RFIV terminal of the MG ECU via the rear motor inverter fail signal line.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If the rear motor inverter overheats, it transmits an inverter fail signal to the MG ECU. Upon receiving this signal, the HV control ECU illuminates the MIL and sets a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

INSPECTION PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
- Before inspecting the high-voltage system, take safety precautions to prevent electrical shocks, such as wearing insulated gloves and removing the service plug grip. After removing the service plug grip, put it in your pocket to prevent other technicians from reconnecting it while you are working on the high-voltage system.
- After disconnecting the service plug grip, wait for at least 5 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals.
HINT: At least 5 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the w/ converter inverter assembly.

PROCEDURE

1. DTC OUTPUT (HV)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
(d) Read output DTCs. Hybrid Control System

Result:
The DTCs shown in the table below are output

NOTE: If P0A79-692 is output, repair the malfunctioning area indicated by the DTC, or replace the w/ converter inverter assembly after repairing the malfunctioning area.
HINT:
- Turning the ignition switch to the ON position with the service plug grip and inverter cover removed causes interlock switch system DTC P0A0D-350 to be output.
- P0A79-692 may be output due to a malfunction which causes the DTCs in the table above to be output. In this case, first troubleshoot the output DTCs in the table above. Then, perform a reproduction test to check that no DTCs are output.

YES -- GO TO DTC CHART
NO -- Continue to next step.
2. CHECK QUANTITY OF COOLANT (FOR INVERTER)
(a) Check the coolant level.
OK:
There is a sufficient amount of coolant.
NG -- CHECK FOR COOLANT LEAKS AND ADD COOLANT (FOR INVERTER)
OK -- Continue to next step.
3. CHECK COOLANT HOSE

(a) Check if the hoses of the cooling system are not bent or clogged.
OK:
The hoses of the cooling system are not bent or clogged.
NG -- CORRECT TO NORMAL CONDITION
OK -- Continue to next step.
4. CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF WATER PUMP CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT)

(a) Check the connection of the water pump w/ motor & bracket assembly connector.
OK:
Connector is connected securely and there is no poor connection.
NG -- CONNECT SECURELY
OK -- Continue to next step.
5. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM (WATER PUMP)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Active Test / Activate the Water Pump.
(d) During the "Activate the Water Pump" active test, check operation of the water pump w/ motor & bracket assembly.
Result:
There are ripples in the reservoir tank coolant.
NG -- CHECK FUSE (INV W/P)
OK -- Continue to next step.
6. PERFORM ACTIVE TEST BY TECHSTREAM (COOLING FAN)
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to the ON position.
(c) Select the following menu items: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Active Test / Activate the Water Pump.
(d) Perform the electric cooling fan active test.
OK:
The electric cooling fan rotates.
NG -- CHECK COOLING FAN CIRCUIT
OK -- Continue to next step.
7. CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL ECU CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT)

(a) Check the connections of all HV control ECU connectors.
OK:
Connectors are connected securely and there is no poor connection.
NG -- CONNECT SECURELY
OK -- Continue to next step.
8. CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF MG ECU CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT)
CAUTION: Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

(a) Turn the ignition switch off and remove the service plug grip. Hybrid Control System

NOTE: Do not put the vehicle into the READY-on state with the service plug grip removed as this may cause a malfunction.
(b) Remove the inverter cover. Components

NOTICE:
- Wrap the interlock round terminal for the inverter cover with vinyl tape to prevent it from shorting to ground.
- Prevent water in the reservoir tank from entering the inverter.
- Removing the inverter cover causes the MG ECU board to be exposed. Therefore, temporarily install the inverter cover for each area to be inspected.
(c) Check the connections of the MG ECU connectors.
OK:
Connectors are connected securely and there is no poor connection.
NG -- CONNECT SECURELY
OK -- Continue to next step.
9. INSPECT REAR TRACTION MOTOR W/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
CAUTION: Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
(a) Check that the service plug grip is removed.

(b) Disconnect the three-phase AC cable of the Rear Motor from the inverter.

NOTE: If the Rear Motor temperature is too high, the resistance changes greatly. Therefore, measure the resistance at least 8 hours after the vehicle is stopped.
(d) To correct the resistance varying depending on the temperature, use the following formula to calculate the resistance at 68°F (20°C).
HINT:
- R20 = Rt / {1 + 0.00393 X (T - 20)}
- R20: Resistance at 68°F (20°C) (mOhms)
- Rt: Measured resistance (mOhms)
- T: Temperature when the resistance is measured (°C)
(e) Calculate the difference between the maximum and minimum resistance.
Standard Resistance:
Difference is 5 mOhms or less
(f) Using a megohmmeter, measure the insulation resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
NOTE: Be sure to set the megohmmeter to 500 V when performing this test. Using a setting higher than 500 V can result in damage to the component being inspected.

Standard Resistance:

NG -- CHECK FRAME WIRE NO.3 (W/ CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY - REAR TRACTION MOTOR)
OK -- Continue to next step.
10. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (MG ECU - REAR MOTOR RESOLVER)
NOTE: Be sure to wear insulated gloves.

(a) Disconnect the I21 connector from the MG ECU.
(b) Measure the voltage according to the value(s) in the table below when the ignition switch is in the ON position.
Standard Voltage:

NOTE: Turning the ignition switch to the ON position with the MG ECU connectors disconnected causes other DTCs to be stored. Clear the DTCs after performing the inspection.
(c) Turn the ignition switch off.
(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance (Check for open):

Standard Resistance (Check for short):

OK -- CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF REAR MOTOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT)
NG -- Continue to next step.
11. CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF REAR MOTOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT)

(a) Check the connections of the rear motor resolver connector.
OK:
Connectors are connected securely and there is no poor connection.
NG -- CONNECT SECURELY
OK -- Continue to next step.
12. INSPECT REAR MOTOR RESOLVER

(a) Disconnect the M18 rear motor resolver connector.
(b) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:

(c) Using a megohmmeter, measure the insulation resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
NOTE: Be sure to set the megohmmeter to 500 V when performing this test. Using a setting higher than 500 V can result in damage to the component being inspected.

Standard Resistance:

NG -- REPLACE REAR TRACTION MOTOR W/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
OK -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
13. CHECK FRAME WIRE NO.3 (W/ CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY - REAR TRACTION MOTOR)
CAUTION: Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
(a) Check the service plug grip is removed.

(b) Remove the frame wire No.3 (three-phase AC cable for Rear Motor) from the rear traction motor w/ transaxle assembly.

NOTE: Wrap the three-phase AC cable terminals on the w/ converter inverter assembly side with protective tape to prevent the terminals from contacting the vehicle body.
(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:

(e) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:

NG -- REPLACE FRAME WIRE NO.3
OK -- Continue to next step.
14. INSPECT EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY
(a) Remove the rear traction motor w/ transaxle assembly. Components

(b) Remove the extension wire assembly from the rear traction motor w/ transaxle assembly. Components

(d) Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
Standard Resistance:

NG -- REPLACE EXTENSION WIRE ASSEMBLY
OK -- REPLACE REAR TRACTION MOTOR W/TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY
15. CHECK CONNECTION CONDITION OF REAR MOTOR RESOLVER CONNECTOR (LOOSENESS AND POOR CONTACT) P0A45

NG -- CONNECT SECURELY
OK -- REPLACE W/ CONVERTER INVERTER ASSEMBLY
16. CHECK FUSE (INV W/P) P0A01-725

NG -- REPLACE FUSE (INV W/P)
OK -- Continue to next step.
17. CHECK HARNESS AND CONNECTOR (HV CONTROL ECU - WATER PUMP) P0A01-725

NG -- REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR
OK -- REPLACE WATER PUMP W/ MOTOR & BRACKET ASSEMBLY