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Pinpoint Test M : P0A1D:08

  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 P0A1D:08 Hybrid/EV Powertrain Control Module "A": Bus Signal/Message Failures This DTC sets when a software calibration issue is detected.

    Possible Sources 

    • Inverter System Controller (ISC) calibration

  2. M1 VERIFY THE INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ISC) CALIBRATION LEVEL

    • Verify the Inverter System Controller (ISC) is at the latest calibration level.

    Is the Inverter System Controller (ISC) at the latest calibration level? 

    Yes  GO to  M2
    No  UPDATE the Inverter System Controller (ISC) to the latest calibration level.
  3. M2 CLEAR AND CHECK THE INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ISC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

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

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

    Is DTC P0A1D:08 present in the Inverter System Controller (ISC)? 

    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, REFLASH the Inverter System Controller (ISC) with the latest calibration. If the concern still exists after the reflash, it is necessary to seek additional help. REFER to the Service Repair And Technical Assistance Process. A vehicle data recorder (VDR) or similar recorder may also be useful.
    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.