Diesel Data: Automotive Repair

Hybrid System - MIL ON/DTC P0A93 / Info Code 346

ENGINE
EG001-07
REVISED

Title:
M.I.L. "ON" DTC P0A93,
INFORMATION CODE 346

Models:
'04 - '06 Prius

January 26, 2007

TSB REVISION NOTICE:

^ July 26, 2007: The Current Part Number in the Parts Information table has been updated.

Previous versions of this TSB should be discarded.

Introduction

Some customers with 2004 - 2006 model year Prius vehicles may experience a M.I.L. "ON" condition with DTC P0A93, information code 346 (Inverter Cooling System Performance). The HV coolant pump assembly has been improved to address this condition.

NOTE:
BEFORE applying this TSB, confirm basic system operation per the Repair Manual.
If NO other HV cooling system problems exist, proceed with TSB repair instructions.
Do NOT replace the Inverter w/Converter assembly.

Applicable Vehicles

^ 2004 - 2005 model year Prius vehicles.

^ 2006 model year Prius vehicles produced BEFORE the Production Change Effective VINs shown below.





Production Change Information





Warranty Information

Applicable Warranty**:
This repair is covered under the Toyota Powertrain Warranty. This warranty is in effect for 60 months or 60,000 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 SSTs

Repair Procedure

Remove and replace the HV coolant pump assembly (water w/motor & bracket pump assembly).

Refer to the Technical Information System (TIS):

^ 2004 or 2005 model year Prius Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System - Hybrid Control System - "1NZ-FXE: Water W/motor & Bracket Pump Assy: Replacement"

^ 2006 model year Prius Repair Manual, Engine/Hybrid System - Hybrid/Battery Control - "P112 Hybrid Vehicle Control: Water Pump with Motor: Removal" and "P112 Hybrid Vehicle Control: Water Pump with Motor: Installation"

NOTE:

^ An improperly bled coolant system can cause a reoccurrence of DTC P0A93.

^ Refer to TIS for proper bleed procedure, 2004 - 2006 model year Prius Repair Manual, Drivetrain - Hybrid Transmission/Transaxle - "Coolant: Replacement".