Lexus ES: Generator Position Sensor Signal Amplitude < (P0A4B21,P0A4B22)
DTC SUMMARY
MALFUNCTION DESCRIPTION
These DTCs indicate that the resolver output signal is abnormal. The cause of this malfunction may be one of the following:
| Area | Main Malfunction Description |
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| Inverter low-voltage circuit | The connectors are not connected properly |
| Hybrid Vehicle Transaxle Assembly |
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| Wire harness between the resolver and inverter with converter assembly |
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| Inside of inverter | Inverter with converter assembly internal circuit malfunction |
DESCRIPTION
Refer to the system description for the Generator Resolver Circuit.
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| DTC No. | Detection Item | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area | MIL | Warning Indicate |
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| P0A4B21 | Generator Position Sensor Signal Amplitude < Minimum | Open or short circuit in generator resolver circuit: The generator resolver signal is out of the standard range. (Signal amplitude is small) (1 trip detection logic) |
| Comes on | Master Warning Light: Comes on |
| P0A4B22 | Generator Position Sensor Signal Amplitude > Maximum | Generator resolver signal out of range: The generator resolver signal is out of the standard range. (Signal amplitude is large) (1 trip detection logic) |
| Comes on | Master Warning Light: Comes on |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The motor generator control ECU monitors the Generator resolver output signal. If the motor generator control ECU detects output signals that are out of the normal range or specification, it will conclude that there is a malfunction in the generator resolver, illuminate the MIL and store a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
| Related DTCs | P0A4D (INF P0A4B21): Range check P0A4E (INF P0A4B22): Range check |
| Required sensors/components | Generator resolver |
| Frequency of operation | Continuous |
| Duration | TMC's intellectual property |
| MIL operation | 1 driving cycle |
| Sequence of operation | None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
| The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not stored | TMC's intellectual property |
| Other conditions belong to TMC's intellectual property | - |
TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
| TMC's intellectual property | - |
COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
| Motor generator control ECU | DTC P0A4D (INF P0A4B21) is not detected DTC P0A4E (INF P0A4B22) is not detected |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
HINT:
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After repair has been completed, clear the DTC and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.
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When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.
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- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
- Turn the power switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
- Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
- With power switch on (IG) and wait for 5 seconds or more. [*1]
- Turn the power switch on (READY) with the shift lever in P and wait for 5 seconds or more. [*2]
- Depress the accelerator pedal of the vehicle with the engine stopped and the shift lever in P to start the engine. [*3]
- Drive the vehicle forward with the shift lever in D for 5 m (16 ft.) or more. [*4]
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Drive the vehicle backward with the shift lever in R for 5 m (16 ft.) or more. [*5]
HINT:
[*1] to [*5]: Normal judgment procedure.
The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Motor Generator / Utility / All Readiness.
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Check the DTC judgment result.
HINT:
- If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
- If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
- If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE or N/A, perform the normal judgment procedure again.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to the wiring diagram for the Generator Resolver Circuit.
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
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Before the following operations are conducted, take precautions to prevent electric shock by turning the power switch off, wearing insulated gloves, and removing the service plug grip from HV battery.
- Inspecting the high-voltage system
- Disconnecting the low voltage connector of the inverter with converter assembly
- Disconnecting the low voltage connector of the HV battery
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To prevent electric shock, make sure to remove the service plug grip to cut off the high voltage circuit before servicing the vehicle.
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After removing the service plug grip from the HV battery, put it in your pocket to prevent other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are working on the high-voltage system.
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After removing the service plug grip, wait for at least 10 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage connectors or terminals. After waiting for 10 minutes, check the voltage at the terminals in the inspection point in the inverter with converter assembly. The voltage should be 0 V before beginning work.
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HINT:
Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.
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Without waiting for 10 minutes
NOTICE:
After turning the power 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.
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HINT:
- If the problem symptom cannot be reproduced, performing a road test on a road on which the vehicle tends to vibrate will make it easier to reproduce the symptom.
- If the resolver is malfunctioning, the vehicle may not drive smoothly.
- When inspecting the connectors, if it is difficult to judge if a connector was disconnected, deformed or improperly secured, disconnect and reconnect the connector and then check for DTCs again. Check if the same DTC is output. If the same DTC is not output, improper connection of connectors is suspected.
- As a malfunction detection threshold may be exceeded when performing the vibration or heat connector inspections, make sure to perform the following inspection to check that the DTC was not stored due to the malfunction of a part.
PROCEDURE
| 1. | CHECK DTC OUTPUT |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).
(c) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control and Motor Generator / Trouble Codes.
(d) Check for DTCs.
Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes Powertrain > Motor Generator > Trouble Codes| Result | Proceed to |
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| P0A4B21 or P0A4B22 only is output, or DTCs except the ones in the table below are also output. | A |
| DTCs of hybrid control system in the tables below are output. | B |
| DTCs of motor generator control system in the tables below are output. | C |
| Malfunction Content | System | Relevant DTC | |
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| Insulation Malfunction | Hybrid control system | P1C7C49 | Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (A/C Area) Internal Electronic Failure |
| P1C7D49 | Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (Hybrid/EV Battery Area) Internal Electronic Failure | ||
| P1C7E49 | Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (Transaxle Area) Internal Electronic Failure | ||
| P1C7F49 | Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (Direct Current Area) Internal Electronic Failure | ||
| Malfunction Content | System | Relevant DTC | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Microcomputer malfunction | Motor generator control system | P0A1A47 | Generator Control Module Watchdog / Safety μC Failure |
| P0A1A49 | Generator Control Module Internal Electronic Failure | ||
| P1C2A1C | Generator A/D Converter Circuit Circuit Voltage Out of Range | ||
| P1C2A49 | Generator A/D Converter Circuit Internal Electronic Failure | ||
| P1C2B1C | Drive Motor "A" Control Module A/D Converter Circuit Voltage Out of Range | ||
| P1C2B49 | Drive Motor "A" Control Module A/D Converter Circuit Internal Electronic Failure | ||
| P313483 | Communication Error from Drive Motor "A" to Generator Value of Signal Protection Calculation Incorrect | ||
| P313486 | Communication Error from Drive Motor "A" to Generator Signal Invalid | ||
| P313487 | Communication Error from Drive Motor "A" to Generator Missing Message | ||
| Hybrid control system | P0A1B49 | Drive Motor "A" Control Module Internal Electronic Failure | |
| Power source circuit malfunction | Motor generator control system | P06B01C | Generator Control Module Position Sensor REF Power Source Circuit Voltage Out of Range |
| P06D61C | Generator Control Module Offset Power Circuit Voltage Out of Range | ||
| Communication malfunction | Motor generator control system | P312487 | Lost Communication between Drive Motor "A" and HV ECU Missing Message |
HINT:
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P0A4B21 or P0A4B22 may be output as a result of the malfunctions indicated by the DTCs above.
- The chart above is listed in inspection order of priority.
- Check DTCs that are output at the same time by following the listed order. (The main cause of the malfunction can be determined without performing unnecessary inspections.)
(e) Turn the power switch off.
| B | .gif) | GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) |
| C | | GO TO DTC CHART (MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM) |
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| 2. | CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY CONNECTOR) |
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| Result | Proceed to |
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| OK | A |
| NG (The connector is not connected securely.) | B |
| NG (The terminals are not making secure contact or are deformed, or water or foreign matter exists in the connector.) | C |
| B | | CONNECT SECURELY |
| C | | REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR |
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| 3. | CHECK GENERATOR RESOLVER CIRCUIT |
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HINT:
If the "Generator Resolver Circuit" inspection results are normal, perform the next step.
| NEXT | | REFER TO REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY PARTS |
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