Lexus ES: Engine Failed to Start Mechanical Linkage Failure (P1C7779)

DTC SUMMARY

MALFUNCTION DESCRIPTION

This DTC is stored when the hybrid vehicle control ECU determines that the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly has seized or that there is the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly malfunction in the drivetrain. The cause of this malfunction may be one of the following:

DESCRIPTION

The hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly consists of the planetary gear unit, generator (MG1) and motor (MG2). The planetary gear unit uses a planetary gear to split the engine output into mechanical power and electrical power in accordance with driving requests when the vehicle is being driven or the HV battery is being charged. When accelerating, motor (MG2) assists engine output by increasing vehicle driving force. Motor (MG2) also converts braking energy, which would otherwise be consumed in the form of heat during braking, into electrical energy. This recovered energy is stored in the HV battery. Generator (MG1) supplies power, which is used for charging the HV battery or driving motor (MG2), and also regulates the amount of electricity being generated. In addition, generator (MG1) is used as a starter motor to start the engine.

If the hybrid vehicle control ECU detects that the engine or transaxle gear has seized, the hybrid vehicle control ECU will perform fail-safe control. Also, if a substance or object is preventing the engine or transaxle internal components from rotating, the hybrid vehicle control ECU will perform fail-safe control.

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

HINT:

After repair has been completed, clear the DTCs and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.

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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

HINT:

If this DTC is output, the engine or gears in the transaxle may have seized. Before performing this inspection, check the engine oil, hybrid transaxle fluid, coolant (for Engine) and coolant (for Inverter) levels.

PROCEDURE

(a) Make sure that the shift lever is in P position.

(b) Lift up the vehicle.

(c) Turn the crankshaft pulley using hand tools to check if the crankshaft can rotate smoothly.

CAUTION:

Do not turn the power switch on (READY) while performing this inspection. Be sure to turn the power switch off before performing this inspection, to prevent the engine from starting.

NOTICE:

Engine compression causes resistance when turning the crankshaft pulley. Check if the crankshaft rotates smoothly (or if it is locked) by manually applying sufficient torque to turn the crankshaft pulley. The torque required to turn the crankshaft pulley should be the same as for a known good vehicle of the same type.

OK:

The crankshaft rotates smoothly.

(d) Lower the vehicle.

NG

GO TO STEP 6

OK

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Clear the DTCs.

(d) Turn the power switch off.

NEXT

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (READY).

(c) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Engine Speed, Generator Revolution.

(d) Read the Data List.

(1) While the READY indicator is on, depress the accelerator pedal for 10 seconds. OK: "Generator Revolution" is approximately 3.6 times "Engine Speed". HINT: If the engine does not race and DTC P314779 (Transmission system) is output or generator (MG1) operates but the engine does not crank, replace the hybrid vehicle transaxle assembly. Refer to the graph for Data List confirmation of "Generator Revolution" and "Engine Speed". Data List Engine Speed Generator Revolution Reference Value Approximately 1000 rpm Approximately 3600 rpm Approximately 1500 rpm Approximately 5400 rpm Approximately 2500 rpm Approximately 9000 rpm

(e) Turn the power switch off.

NG

REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

OK

(a) Turn the power switch on (READY).

(b) Depress the brake pedal, move the shift lever to D, and release the brake pedal.

OK:

The wheels turn (the vehicle creeps forward).

(c) Turn the power switch off.

NG

REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

OK

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (READY).

(c) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Data List / Engine Speed, Generator Revolution, Motor Revolution.

(d) Read the Data List.

(1) Move the shift lever to D.

(2) Fully depress the accelerator pedal when the vehicle speed is 10 km/h (6 mph) or more.

NOTICE:

Perform this test only in an appropriate safe location, in accordance with all local laws.

(3) Calculate the difference between the value of "Engine Speed" and "(0.28 x Generator Revolution) + (0.19 x Motor Revolution)".

(e) Turn the power switch off.

A

REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

B

REPLACE TRANSMISSION INPUT DAMPER ASSEMBLY

(a) Lift up the vehicle.

(b) Move the shift lever to N.

(c) Turn the crankshaft pulley using hand tools to check if the crankshaft can rotate smoothly.

CAUTION:

Do not turn the power switch on (READY) while performing this inspection. Be sure to turn the power switch off before performing this inspection, to prevent the engine from starting.

NOTICE:

Engine compression causes resistance when turning the crankshaft pulley. Check if the crankshaft rotates smoothly (or if it is locked) by manually applying sufficient torque to turn the crankshaft pulley. The torque required to turn the crankshaft pulley should be the same as for a known good vehicle of the same type.

OK:

The crankshaft rotates smoothly.

(d) Move the shift lever to P.

(e) Lower the vehicle.

OK

REPLACE HYBRID VEHICLE TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY

NG

REPAIR OR REPLACE ENGINE

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