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P0AFA

DTC P0AFA-123 Hybrid Battery System Voltage Low

DESCRIPTION




DTC Detection Condition:




The hybrid vehicle control ECU controls the SOC (state of charge) of the HV battery at a constant level while driving. The HV battery is composed of 40 modules, and each module consists of six 1.2 V cells in series. The battery smart unit monitors battery block voltage at 20 locations. Each battery block is composed of 2 modules in a set.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

Monitor Strategy:




Typical Enabling Conditions:




Typical Malfunction Thresholds:




Component Operating Range:




The battery smart unit monitors a voltage of the battery blocks to detect an open malfunction in internal battery voltage sensor circuits of the battery smart unit and the wire harness between each battery block and battery smart unit. If a voltage at one of the battery blocks is below a standard level or of all the battery blocks is within a specified range, the battery smart unit judges that there is an open in the internal sensor circuit(s) or wire harness. The HV control ECU then illuminates the MIL and set a DTC.

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INSPECTION PROCEDURE

CAUTION:
- Before inspecting the high-voltage system, take safety precautions such as wearing insulated gloves and removing the service plug grip to prevent electrical shocks. After removing the service plug grip, put it in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are working on the high-voltage system.
- After disconnecting the service plug grip, wait for at least 10 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals.


HINT: Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.