HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: HYBRID BATTERY SYSTEM (for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY): "HAVE TRACTION BATTERY INSPECTED" is displayed; 2021 - 2022 MY Avalon HV [08/2020

DESCRIPTION

The battery ECU assembly monitors the SOC (state of charge) of the HV battery. When it finds the HV battery has deteriorated excessively, it will display "Have Traction Battery Inspected" on the multi-information display. If "Have Traction Battery Inspected" is displayed, perform "Battery Diagnosis" and replace the HV battery as necessary.

CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT

CAUTION:

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
To prevent electric shock, make sure to remove the service plug grip to cut off the high voltage circuit before servicing the vehicle.
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.

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.

*a	Without waiting for 10 minutes

Make sure to insulate the high-voltage connectors and terminals of the HV battery with insulating tape after removing it.
If the HV battery stored without insulating the connectors and terminals, electric shock or fire may result.

When disposing of an HV battery, make sure to return it through an authorized collection agent who is capable of handling it safely. If the HV battery is returned via the manufacturer specified route, it will be returned properly and in a safe manner by an authorized collection agent.

*a	Dealer
*b	Battery Collection Agent

Accidents such as electric shock may result if the HV battery is disposed of improperly or abandoned. Therefore, make sure to return all HV batteries through an authorized collection agent.

Before returning the HV battery, make sure to perform a recovery inspection.
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Before returning the HV supply stack sub-assembly, make sure to perform a recovery inspection.
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Make a note of the output DTCs as some of them may be necessary for recovery inspection of the HV battery and HV supply stack sub-assemblies.
After removing the HV battery, keep it away from water. Exposure to water may cause the HV battery to produce heat, resulting in a fire.

NOTICE:

If "Have Traction Battery Inspected" is displayed on the multi-information display, the message will not be cleared until one of the following conditions is met. If the traction battery is used continually without performing battery diagnosis for a few weeks*, "VEHICLE START WILL SOON BE DISABLED" and "Have Traction Battery Inspected" are displayed and the use of the HV battery is limited. If it is used more, the power on (READY) operation will be disabled.
*: The timing may vary depending on vehicle usage.
"Have Traction Battery Inspected" is cleared when both of the following conditions are met:
1. "Prediagnostic Battery Charge" and "Battery Diagnosis" have been performed.
2. "003" (There is no need to replace HV battery) is displayed on the Techstream.
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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PROCEDURE

Powertrain > HV Battery > Data List

Tester Display

Measurement Item

Range

Normal Condition

Hybrid/EV Battery Cell 1 Internal Resistance

Internal resistance of each battery cell