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Pinpoint Test CQ : P0E59

  1. NOTE: The Inverter System Controller (ISC) is referred to as the SOBDMC (Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C) in the scan tool.

    Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    REFER to: Electric Powertrain Control - System Operation and Component Description .

    DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

    DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
    SOBDMC P0E59:00 DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor "C" Circuit Range/Performance: No Sub Type Information This DTC sets if the inductor temperature sensor circuit is higher than a calibrated range.

    Possible Sources 

    • Transmission inductor

  2. CQ1 CHECK FOR INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ISC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the Inverter System Controller (ISC) self-test.

    Are any other DTCs other than P0E59:00 present? 

    Yes  DIAGNOSE all other Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTCs, REFER to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Chart .
    No  GO to  CQ2
  3. CQ2 RECHECK FOR INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ISC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, clear the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTCs.

    • Cold soak the vehicle at ambient temperature for at least 6 hours.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, perform the Inverter System Controller (ISC) self-test.

    Is P0E59:00 the only DTC present? 

    Yes  CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA. If a service article exists for this concern, DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. If no service articles address this concern, INSTALL a new Inductor REFER to: Transmission .
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.