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Diagnosis System [12/2019 - 11/2023]

WARNING: This page is about a different variant/trim than selected.
  1. DESCRIPTION 
    1. The motor generator control ECU (MG ECU) (inverter with converter assembly) has a self-diagnosis system. If the motor generator control ECU (MG ECU), motor generator control system, rear motor generator control system or a component is not working properly, the ECU records the conditions that relate to the fault. The ECU also illuminates the master warning in the combination meter assembly and provides other appropriate messages on the multi-information display, such as the HV system warning message, HV battery warning message or discharge warning message.
      • When troubleshooting OBD II (On-Board Diagnostics) vehicles, the GTS (complying with SAE J1978) must be connected to the DLC3 (Data Link Connector 3) of the vehicle. Various data in the vehicle motor generator control ECU can then be read.
      • OBD II regulations require that the vehicle's on-board computer illuminates the MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) on the instrument panel when the computer detects a malfunction in:
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        1. The emission control system components.
        2. The powertrain control components (which affect vehicle emissions).
        3. The computer itself.

          In addition, the applicable DTCs prescribed by SAE J2012 are recorded in the motor generator control ECU memory. If the malfunction does not recur in 3 consecutive trips, the MIL turns off automatically but the DTCs remain recorded in the motor generator control ECU memory.

      • To check for DTCs, connect the GTS to the DLC3. The GTS displays DTCs, freeze frame data, and a variety of hybrid control system data. The DTCs and freeze frame data can be cleared with the GTS. In order to enhance the OBD function on vehicles and develop the off-board diagnosis system, Controller Area Network (CAN) communication is used in this system. CAN is a network which uses a pair of data transmission lines spanning multiple computers and sensors. It allows for high speed communications between the systems and simplification of the wire harness connections.
  2. 2 TRIP DETECTION LOGIC 

    Following is the description for storage of DTC using "2 trip detection logic". 

    1. When a malfunction is first detected, the malfunction is temporarily stored in the motor generator control ECU memory (1st trip). If the same malfunction is detected during the next drive cycle, the MIL is illuminated (2nd trip).
  3. FREEZE FRAME DATA 
    1. The motor generator control ECU records vehicle and driving condition information as freeze frame data the moment a DTC is stored. When troubleshooting, freeze frame data can be helpful in determining whether the vehicle was moving or stationary, whether the engine was warmed up or not, as well as other data recorded at the time of a malfunction.
  4. AUXILIARY BATTERY VOLTAGE 

    Standard Voltage

    Switch Condition Specified Condition
    Ignition switch on (IG) 11 to 14 V
    1. If voltage is below 11 V, recharge or replace the auxiliary battery.
      NOTE:

      After turning the ignition switch off, waiting time may be required before disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal. Therefore, make sure to read the disconnecting the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal notices before proceeding with work.

      Refer to INITIALIZATION [12/2019 - 09/2020] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [09/2020 - 10/2021] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2021 - 10/2022] , or refer to INITIALIZATION [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  5. MIL (Malfunction Indicator Lamp) 
    1. The MIL is illuminated when the ignition switch is first turned on (IG), before the READY indicator illuminates.
    2. When the READY indicator illuminates, the MIL should turn off. If the MIL remains illuminated, the diagnosis system has detected a malfunction or abnormality in a system.

      HINT: 

      If the MIL is not illuminated when the ignition switch is first turned on (IG), check the MIL circuit.

      for SFI System: Refer to MIL Circuit [12/2019 - 10/2022] , or refer to MIL Circuit [10/2022 - 11/2023]

  6. RELEVANT SYSTEMS CHECK 

    The inspection areas and outline of the inspection for each circuit are listed below.

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    INSPECTION DETAILS OF RELEVANT SYSTEMS

    System to be Inspected Malfunction Possibility Inspection Content
    Motor Resolver Circuit Motor resolver signal
    1. Open or short circuit in the motor resolver, connectors or cables
    Motor High-voltage Circuit Motor (MG2) output
    1. Open or short circuit in the motor (MG2), connectors or cables
    Generator Resolver Circuit Generator resolver signal
    1. Open or short circuit in the generator resolver, connectors or cables
    Generator High-voltage Circuit Generator (MG1) output
    1. Open or short circuit in the generator (MG1), connectors or cables
    Inverter Low-voltage Circuit Power supply voltage from +B or communication between hybrid vehicle control ECU and motor generator control ECU
    • Open or short circuit in communication line between hybrid vehicle control ECU and motor generator control ECU
    • Open or short circuit in the +B or ground lines
    • Fuse is blown
    HV Battery High-voltage Line Circuit High voltage power supply from HV battery
    1. Open or short circuit in the system main relay, connectors or cables
    Cooling System Temperature abnormally high
    • Grille blockage
    • Whether coolant is present
    • Whether there is a possibility that coolant was frozen when malfunction occurs
    • Cooling hose blockage
    • HV radiator fan operation
    Shutdown Signal Circuit Shutdown signal
    1. Open or short circuit in shutdown signal communication line between hybrid vehicle control ECU and motor generator ECU
  7. DTC PRIORITY LEVEL AND TROUBLE AREAS 
    • Each DTC diagnostic procedure for the hybrid control system consists of a combination of the various relevant system (circuit) inspections.
    • When multiple DTCs are output, performing each diagnostic procedure in order of priority can lead to a more accurate diagnosis.
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    INSPECTION DETAILS OF RELEVANT SYSTEMS

    DTC No. Detection Item Order of Priority Inspection Pattern
    1 2 3 4 5
    Microcomputer Malfunction Power Source Circuit Malfunction Communication System Malfunction Sensor and Actuator Circuit Malfunction System Malfunction
    P0335-00 Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" - - - - -
    P0335-31 Crankshaft Position Sensor "A" No Signal - - - - -
    P0340-00 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Bank 1 or Single Sensor - - - - -
    P0340-31 Camshaft Position Sensor "A" Circuit Bank 1 or Single Sensor No Signal - - - - -
    P062F-44 Internal Control Module EEPROM Data Memory Failure - - - - -
    P062F-46 Generator Control Module (EEPROM Learning Value) Calibration / Parameter Memory Failure - - - - -
    P06B0-1C Generator Control Module Position Sensor REF Power Source Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - -
    P06D6-1C Generator Control Module Offset Power Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - -
    P0A00-11 Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground - - - - -
    P0A00-15 Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open - - - - -
    P0A00-1C Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - B
    P0A08-12 DC/DC Converter Status Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0A08-14 DC/DC Converter Status Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0A11-12 DC/DC Converter Enable Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0A11-14 DC/DC Converter Enable Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0A1A-47 Generator Control Module Watchdog / Safety MC Failure - - - - -
    P0A1A-49 Generator Control Module Internal Electronic Failure - - - - -
    P0A1B-1F Generator Control Module Circuit Intermittent - - - - -
    P0A3F-16 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - - - - G
    P0A3F-1F Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - G
    P0A3F-21 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Signal Amplitude < Minimum - - - - G
    P0A3F-22 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Signal Amplitude > Maximum - - - - G
    P0A4B-16 Generator Position Sensor Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - - - - H
    P0A4B-1F Generator Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - H
    P0A4B-21 Generator Position Sensor Signal Amplitude < Minimum - - - - H
    P0A4B-22 Generator Position Sensor Signal Amplitude > Maximum - - - - H
    P0A60-12 Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current (High Resolution) Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0A60-14 Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current (High Resolution) Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0A60-1C Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current (High Resolution) Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - A
    P0A60-1F Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current (High Resolution) Circuit Intermittent - - - - A
    P0A63-12 Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current (High Resolution) Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0A63-14 Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current (High Resolution) Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0A63-1C Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current (High Resolution) Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - A
    P0A63-1F Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current (High Resolution) Circuit Intermittent - - - - A
    P0A78-72 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Actuator Stuck Open - - - - A
    P0A78-73 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Actuator Stuck Closed - - - - -
    P0A78-9E Drive Motor "A" Inverter Stuck On - - - - E
    P0A7A-72 Generator Inverter Actuator Stuck Open - - - - A
    P0A7A-73 Generator Inverter Actuator Stuck Closed - - - - -
    P0A7A-9E Generator Inverter Stuck On - - - - E
    P0A90-00 Drive Motor "A" Performance - - - - H
    P0A92-00 Hybrid Generator Performance - - - - J
    P0A94-9E DC/DC Converter Stuck On - - - - E
    P0AED-11 Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Short to Ground - - - - -
    P0AED-15 Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Short to Battery or Open - - - - -
    P0AED-1C Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - B
    P0BCC-11 Generator Inverter Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground - - - - -
    P0BCC-15 Generator Inverter Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open - - - - -
    P0BCC-1C Generator Inverter Temperature Sensor Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - B
    P0BE5-12 Drive Motor "A" Phase U Current Sensor Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0BE5-14 Drive Motor "A" Phase U Current Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0BE5-1F Drive Motor "A" Phase U Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - A
    P0BE5-28 Drive Motor "A" Phase U Current Sensor Signal Bias Level Out of Range / Zero Adjustment Failure - - - - A
    P0BE9-12 Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current Sensor Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0BE9-14 Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0BE9-1F Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - A
    P0BE9-28 Drive Motor "A" Phase V Current Sensor Signal Bias Level Out of Range / Zero Adjustment Failure - - - - A
    P0BED-12 Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current Sensor Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0BED-14 Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0BED-1F Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - A
    P0BED-28 Drive Motor "A" Phase W Current Sensor Signal Bias Level Out of Range / Zero Adjustment Failure - - - - A
    P0BFD-62 Drive Motor "A" Phase U-V-W Current Sensor Signal Compare Failure - - - - K
    P0BFF-1D Drive Motor "A" Circuit Current Out of Range - - - - M
    P0C19-00 Drive Motor "A" Execution Torque Performance - - - - M
    P0C38-11 DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Short to Ground - - - - -
    P0C38-15 DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Short to Battery or Open - - - - -
    P0C38-1C DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - B
    P0C3D-11 DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Short to Ground - - - - -
    P0C3D-15 DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Short to Battery or Open - - - - -
    P0C3D-1C DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor "B" Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - B
    P0C50-13 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit "A" Circuit Open - - - - G
    P0C50-16 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit "A" Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - - - - A
    P0C50-17 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit "A" Circuit Voltage Above Threshold - - - - A
    P0C50-1F Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit "A" Circuit Intermittent - - - - G
    P0C5A-13 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit "B" Circuit Open - - - - G
    P0C5A-16 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit "B" Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - - - - A
    P0C5A-17 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit "B" Circuit Voltage Above Threshold - - - - A
    P0C5A-1F Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit "B" Circuit Intermittent - - - - G
    P0C64-13 Generator Position Sensor Circuit "A" Circuit Open - - - - H
    P0C64-16 Generator Position Sensor Circuit "A" Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - - - - A
    P0C64-17 Generator Position Sensor Circuit "A" Circuit Voltage Above Threshold - - - - A
    P0C64-1F Generator Position Sensor Circuit "A" Circuit Intermittent - - - - H
    P0C69-13 Generator Position Sensor Circuit "B" Circuit Open - - - - H
    P0C69-16 Generator Position Sensor Circuit "B" Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - - - - A
    P0C69-17 Generator Position Sensor Circuit "B" Circuit Voltage Above Threshold - - - - A
    P0C69-1F Generator Position Sensor Circuit "B" Circuit Intermittent - - - - H
    P0C79-17 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Voltage Sensor (VH) Circuit Voltage Above Threshold - - - - F
    P0CA3-00 DC/DC Converter Step Up Voltage Performance - - - - A
    P0D2D-16 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Voltage Sensor (VH) Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - - - - -
    P0D2D-17 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Voltage Sensor (VH) Circuit Voltage Above Threshold - - - - -
    P0D2D-1F Drive Motor "A" Inverter Voltage Sensor (VH) Circuit Intermittent - - - - -
    P0D33-19 DC/DC Converter Circuit Current Above Threshold - - - - E
    P0DFA-62 Generator Phase U-V-W Current Sensor Signal Compare Failure - - - - J
    P0E00-12 Generator Phase U Current Sensor Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0E00-14 Generator Phase U Current Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0E00-1F Generator Phase U Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - A
    P0E00-28 Generator Phase U Current Sensor Signal Bias Level Out of Range / Zero Adjustment Failure - - - - A
    P0E04-12 Generator Phase V Current Sensor Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0E04-14 Generator Phase V Current Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0E04-1F Generator Phase V Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - A
    P0E04-28 Generator Phase V Current Sensor Signal Bias Level Out of Range / Zero Adjustment Failure - - - - A
    P0E08-12 Generator Phase W Current Sensor Circuit Short to Battery - - - - A
    P0E08-14 Generator Phase W Current Sensor Circuit Short to Ground or Open - - - - A
    P0E08-1F Generator Phase W Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - A
    P0E08-28 Generator Phase W Current Sensor Signal Bias Level Out of Range / Zero Adjustment Failure - - - - A
    P0E31-16 DC/DC Converter Voltage Sensor "A" (VL) Circuit Voltage Below Threshold - - - - -
    P0E31-17 DC/DC Converter Voltage Sensor "A" (VL) Circuit Voltage Above Threshold - - - - -
    P0E31-1F DC/DC Converter Voltage Sensor "A" (VL) Circuit Intermittent - - - - -
    P0E51-11 DC/DC Converter Current Sensor Circuit Short to Ground - - - - -
    P0E51-15 DC/DC Converter Current Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open - - - - -
    P0E51-1F DC/DC Converter Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - -
    P0E51-28 DC/DC Converter Current Sensor Signal Bias Level Out of Range / Zero Adjustment Failure - - - - A
    P0E57-17 DC/DC Converter Voltage Sensor "A" (VL) Circuit Voltage Above Threshold - - - - F
    P0E71-00 Generator Execution Torque Performance - - - - M
    P1606-00 Collision detected or Collision Sensor Connection (Open) - - - - - -
    P1606-04 Collision detected or Collision Sensor Connection (Open) System Internal Failure - - - - - -
    P1BFB-9E Battery Discharge Control Circuit Stuck On - - - - A
    P1BFC-A2 Battery Discharge Control Circuit System Voltage Low - - - - A
    P1C2A-1C Generator A/D Converter Circuit Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - -
    P1C2A-49 Generator A/D Converter Circuit Internal Electronic Failure - - - - -
    P1C2B-1C Drive Motor "A" Control Module A/D Converter Circuit Voltage Out of Range - - - - -
    P1C2B-49 Drive Motor "A" Control Module A/D Converter Circuit Internal Electronic Failure - - - - -
    P1C2E-46 Motor Generator ECU (EEPROM) Calibration / Parameter Memory Failure - - - - -
    P1C5D-19 Drive Motor "A" Inverter Circuit Current Above Threshold - - - - E
    P1C5F-19 Generator Inverter Circuit Current Above Threshold - - - - E
    P1C60-1F Generator Control Module Position Sensor REF Power Source Circuit Intermittent - - - - -
    P1C62-1F Generator Control Module Offset Power Circuit Intermittent - - - - -
    P1C64-1F Generator Control Module Circuit Intermittent - - - - C
    P1C65-1F Generator Control Module Circuit Intermittent - - - - C
    P1C67-1F Drive Motor "A" Phase U-V-W Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - K
    P1C69-1F Generator Phase U-V-W Current Sensor Circuit Intermittent - - - - J
    P1CA5-1D Hybrid Generator Circuit Current Out of Range - - - - M
    P1CAC-49 Generator Position Sensor Internal Electronic Failure - - - - C
    P1CAD-49 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Internal Electronic Failure - - - - C
    P1CAF-38 Generator Position Sensor REF Signal Cycle Malfunction Signal Frequency Incorrect - - - - C
    P1CB0-38 Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor REF Signal Frequency Incorrect - - - - C
    P1CB5-9E DC/DC Converter Voltage Sensor "A" (VL) Stuck On - - - - A
    P1CB6-9E Drive Motor "A" Inverter Voltage Sensor (VH) Stuck On - - - - A
    P1CCC-96 DC/DC Converter Enable Component Internal Failure - - - - -
    P1CFF-62 Hybrid/EV Battery Current/DC/DC Converter Current Signal Compare Failure - - - - A
    P3124-1F Lost Communication between Drive Motor "A" and HV ECU Circuit Intermittent - - - - -
    P3124-87 Lost Communication between Drive Motor "A" and HV ECU Missing Message - - - - -
    P3133-83 Communication Error from Generator to Drive Motor "A" Value of Signal Protection Calculation Incorrect - - - - -
    P3133-86 Communication Error from Generator to Drive Motor "A" Signal Invalid - - - - -
    P3133-87 Communication Error from Generator to Drive Motor "A" Missing Message - - - - -
    P3134-83 Communication Error from Drive Motor "A" to Generator Value of Signal Protection Calculation Incorrect - - - - -
    P3134-86 Communication Error from Drive Motor "A" to Generator Signal Invalid - - - - -
    P3134-87 Communication Error from Drive Motor "A" to Generator Missing Message - - - - -
    P314F-1F DC/DC Converter Voltage Sensor "A" (VL) Circuit Intermittent - - - - F
    P3153-1D DC/DC Converter Current Sensor Circuit Current Out of Range - - - - F
    P322F-11 Communication Error from Airbag to Generator Circuit Short to Ground - - - - A
    P322F-15 Communication Error from Airbag to Generator Circuit Short to Battery or Open - - - - A
    P322F-64 Communication Error from Airbag to Generator Signal Plausibility Failure - - - - A
    U0100-87 Lost Communication With ECM/PCM "A" Missing Message - - - - -
    U0293-87 Lost Communication With Hybrid Powertrain Control Module Missing Message - - - - -
    U1170-87 Lost Communication With Brake System Control Module (ch2) Missing Message - - - - -

    HINT: 

    The "Example of Multiple DTCs being Output" below is only one example of a malfunction condition. Therefore, a determination should not be made based on this alone.

    Example of Multiple DTCs being Output: 

    1. The power supply of the microcomputer decreases while the vehicle is being driven.
      1. DTCs are detected and the vehicle behavior is as follows.

      Detected DTCs 

      • P06B0-1C (Generator Control Module Position Sensor REF Power Source Circuit Voltage Out of Range): Power source malfunction*
      • P0C50-16 (Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit "A" Circuit Voltage Below Threshold): Sensor and actuator circuit malfunction*
      • P0A3F-16 (Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Circuit Voltage Below Threshold): Sensor and actuator circuit malfunction*
      • P1CAD-49 (Drive Motor "A" Position Sensor Internal Electronic Failure): Sensor and actuator circuit malfunction*
      • P1CAC-49 (Generator Position Sensor Internal Electronic Failure): Sensor and actuator circuit malfunction*
        1. *: Check the priority level in the "DTC Order of Priority" chart above.

      Vehicle Behavior 

      1. System stopped
    2. The inspection order of priority is: Microcomputer circuit → power source circuit → communication circuit → sensor and actuator circuit → system circuit. Therefore, check the repair procedure for P06B0-1C.
    3. Follow the repair procedures and replace the inverter assembly. Finish the repair.

    It is possible to check only the specified malfunctioning parts without having to check irrelevant parts.