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DTC P0A1B-94: Drive Motor "A" Control Module Performance Unexpected Operation [09/2022 - ]: Procedure

  1. CHECK AUXILIARY BATTERY TERMINAL (CONTACT PROBLEM) 
    1. Check the connection of the negative (-) and positive (+) auxiliary battery terminals.

      OK

      The terminals are connected securely and there is no contact problem.

      HINT: 

      If performing a reproduction test, turn the ignition switch to ON and shake the wire harnesses vertically and horizontally before checking for DTCs.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  7

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  2

  2. CHECK GROUND WIRE CONNECTION CONDITION 
    1. Check the installation condition of the ground wires fD.

      OK

      The ground wires fD are securely installed.

      HINT: 

      If performing a reproduction test, turn the ignition switch to ON and shake the wire harnesses vertically and horizontally before checking for DTCs.

      GTY1097400Courtesy of © TOYOTA, LICENSE AGREEMENT TMS1002

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  8

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  3

  3. CHECK FUSIBLE LINK (BATT-MAIN NO. 1) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • Disconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Disconnect the cable from the positive (+) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Check the fusible link block assembly (BATT-MAIN NO. 1) for improper installation.

      OK

      The fusible link block assembly is installed securely and there is no contact problem.

    • Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      A82-1 - A-1 (Positive (+) auxiliary battery terminal) Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω Ω
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      *1 Fusible Link Block Assembly

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Post-procedure1

    • Reconnect the cable from the positive (+) auxiliary battery terminal.
    • Reconnect the cable from the negative (-) auxiliary battery terminal.

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  9

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  4

  4. CHECK FUSE (IGCT-MAIN) 
    1. Check the IGCT-MAIN fuse for improper installation.

      OK

      The fuse is installed securely.

      HINT: 

      If performing a reproduction test, turn the ignition switch to ON and gently vibrate the IGCT-MAIN fuse with a finger before checking for DTCs.

    2. Remove the IGCT-MAIN fuse from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      IGCT-MAIN fuse Ignition switch off Below 1 Ω Ω
    4. Install the IGCT-MAIN fuse.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  10

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  5

  5. CHECK RELAY (IGCT) 
    1. Check the IGCT relay for improper installation.

      OK

      The relay is installed securely.

      HINT: 

      If performing a reproduction test, turn the ignition switch to ON and gently vibrate the IGCT relay with a finger before checking for DTCs.

    2. Remove the IGCT relay from the No. 1 engine room relay block and junction block assembly.
    3. Measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
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      *1 IGCT Relay

      Standard Resistance

      Tester Connection Condition Specified Condition Result
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage not applied between terminals 1 and 2 10 kΩ or higher
      3 - 5 Auxiliary battery voltage applied between terminals 1 and 2 Below 1 Ω Ω
    4. Install the IGCT relay.

      Result

      Proceed to
      OK
      NG

    Result: 

    NG 

    See step  11

    Result: 

    OK 

    See step  6

  6. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (ENGINE, HYBRID CONTROL) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Check for DTCs.

      HINT: 

      Check the DTCs that were output when the vehicle was brought to the workshop.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      P0A1B-94 only is output. A
      DTCs except P0A1B-94 are output for SFI system. B
      Hybrid Control System DTC is output. C

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    REPLACE HYBRID MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (SFI SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2022 - 09/2024]  , or Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2024 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2022 - ]

  7. CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  12

  8. CONNECT SECURELY 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  12

  9. REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  12

  10. REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  12

  11. REPAIR OR REPLACE MALFUNCTIONING PARTS 

    Result

    Proceed to
    NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  12

  12. CLEAR DTC 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Read and record the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

    • Clear the DTCs and Freeze Frame Data.

      Powertrain > Engine > Clear DTCs 

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  13

  13. SIMULATION TEST 
    1. Turn the ignition switch to ON and wait for 2 minutes or more.

      Result

      Proceed to
      NEXT

    Result: 

    NEXT 

    See step  14

  14. CHECK DTC OUTPUT (ENGINE, HYBRID CONTROL) 

    Pre-procedure1

    • None
    • Check for DTCs.

      Powertrain > Engine > Trouble Codes 

      Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes 

      Result

      Result Proceed to
      No DTCs are output. A
      P0A1B-94 only is output. B
      DTCs except P0A1B-94 are output for SFI System. C
      Hybrid Control System DTC is output. D

    Post-procedure1

    • Turn the ignition switch off.

    Result: 

    END 

    Result: 

    REPLACE HYBRID MOTOR CONTROL INVERTER ASSEMBLY 

    Refer to REMOVAL [09/2022 - ]

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (SFI SYSTEM). Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2022 - 09/2024]  , or Refer to  DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2024 - ] 

    Result: 

    GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM) 

    Refer to DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE CHART [09/2022 - ]