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DTC P0A1B: Motor Control Module (MCM) Internal Circuit Malfunction

NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data, and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  • If the DTC cannot be cleared, do the troubleshooting for DTC U1204.
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS (see DTC CLEAR  ).
  3. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait 1 minute.
  4. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  5. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0A1B indicated? 

    YES  -Go to step  6.

    NO  -Intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time.

  6. Update the MCM if it does not have the latest software (see MOTOR CONTROL MODULE (MCM) UPDATE  ), or substitute a known-good MCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE MCM  ).
  7. Turn the ignition switch to LOCK (0), and wait 1 minute.
  8. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  9. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0A1B indicated? 

    YES  -If the MCM was updated, substitute a known-good MCM (see SUBSTITUTING THE MCM  ), then recheck. If the MCM was substituted, go to step  1.

    NO  -If the MCM was updated, troubleshooting is complete. If the MCM was substituted, replace the original MCM (see IPU CASE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ). If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated, go to the indicated DTC'S TROUBLESHOOTING .