| Last Modified: 01-30-2024 | 6.11:8.1.0 | Doc ID: RM100000001OR1D |
| Model Year Start: 2020 | Model: RAV4 HV | Prod Date Range: [06/2020 - ] |
| Title: HYBRID / BATTERY CONTROL: MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM (for LITHIUM-ION BATTERY): P0A7973; Drive Motor "B" Inverter Actuator Stuck Closed; 2020 - 2024 MY RAV4 HV [06/2020 - ] | ||
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DTC |
P0A7973 |
Drive Motor "B" Inverter Actuator Stuck Closed |
DTC SUMMARY
MALFUNCTION DESCRIPTION
This DTC is stored when a short is detected in the inverter with converter assembly (rear motor inverter) or the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly (rear motor (MGR)). The cause of this malfunction may be one of the following:
Internal inverter malfunction
- Rear motor inverter internal circuit malfunction
Rear traction motor with transaxle assembly (rear motor (MGR)) malfunction
- Open or short circuit
- Iron particles or damage from foreign objects
DESCRIPTION
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DTC No. |
Detection Item |
DTC Detection Condition |
Trouble Area |
MIL |
Warning Indicate |
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P0A7973 |
Drive Motor "B" Inverter Actuator Stuck Closed |
Current flow to any phase of the rear motor (MGR) exceeds the threshold after the rear motor inverter is shut down due to a DTC indicating a rear motor inverter malfunction (overheating, overcurrent or circuit malfunction) being stored. (1 trip detection logic) |
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Comes on |
Master Warning: Comes on |
MONITOR DESCRIPTION
The motor generator control ECU monitors the rear motor inverter electric current. If the current exceeds the threshold for a specified period of time, the motor generator control ECU will illuminate the MIL and set a DTC.
MONITOR STRATEGY
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Related DTCs |
P0A79 (INF P0A7973): RFIV detection (Short circuit malfunction) |
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Required sensors/components |
Rear motor inverter |
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Frequency of operation |
Continuous |
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Duration |
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MIL operation |
1 driving cycle |
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Sequence of operation |
None |
TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS
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The monitor will run whenever the following DTCs are not stored |
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Other conditions belong to TMC's intellectual property |
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TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS
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TMC's intellectual property |
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COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE
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Motor generator control ECU |
DTC P0A79 (INF P0A7973) is not detected |
CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN
HINT:
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After repair has been completed, clear the DTC and then check that the vehicle has returned to normal by performing the following All Readiness check procedure.
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When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.
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- Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
- Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
- Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the Techstream on.
- With ignition switch ON and wait for 5 seconds or more. [*1]
- Turn the ignition switch to ON (READY) and wait for 5 seconds or more. [*2]
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With the vehicle stopped, begin moving with the accelerator opening angle between 20% to 50% and a speed of approximately 10 km/h (6 mph), then stop the vehicle and repeat the same procedure several times. [*3]
HINT:
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While doing this, check that the "Rear Motor Torque" value does not remain at 0 N*m continuously, but rather changes to indicate that the rear motor is operating.
(Unless rear motor torque is restricted due to DTC output, the rear motor torque will not remain at 0 N*m continuously.)
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[*1] to [*3]: Normal judgment procedure.
The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.
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While doing this, check that the "Rear Motor Torque" value does not remain at 0 N*m continuously, but rather changes to indicate that the rear motor is operating.
- Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Motor Generator / Utility / All Readiness.
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Check the DTC judgment result.
HINT:
- If the judgment result shows NORMAL, the system is normal.
- If the judgment result shows ABNORMAL, the system has a malfunction.
- If the judgment result shows INCOMPLETE, perform the normal judgment procedure again.
WIRING DIAGRAM
Refer to the wiring diagram for the Rear Motor High-voltage Circuit.
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CAUTION / NOTICE / HINT
CAUTION:
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Before the following operations are conducted, take precautions to prevent electric shock by turning the ignition 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
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To prevent electric shock, make sure to remove the service plug grip to cut off the high voltage circuit before servicing the vehicle.
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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.
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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.
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Without waiting for 10 minutes
NOTICE:
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After turning the ignition 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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- DTC P0A7973 is stored after DTCs P0A799E and/or P1C5E19 are stored. After troubleshooting and repairing the malfunction which caused DTC P0A7973 to be stored, be sure to troubleshoot the other DTCs.
- Depending on the conditions in which the vehicle is being operated when a short circuit occurs in the inverter with converter assembly, the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly may be affected. As this DTC is stored if a short circuit occurs in the inverter with converter assembly, it is necessary to perform a road test to check the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly. If problems are found, replace the malfunctioning parts.
- After completing the repair, including the repair of previously output DTCs, drive the vehicle at a speed of approximately 40 km/h (25 mph) for 1 minute and check that DTC P0A9100 is not output. If DTC P0A9100 is output, replace the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
PROCEDURE
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1. |
CHECK DTC OUTPUT (HYBRID CONTROL) |
(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
(b) Turn the ignition switch to ON.
(c) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.
(d) Check for DTCs.
Powertrain > Hybrid Control > Trouble Codes
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Result |
Proceed to |
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P0A7973 only is output, or DTCs except the ones in the table below are also output. |
A |
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Any of the following DTCs are also output. |
B |
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Malfunction Content |
Relevant DTC |
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Insulation Malfunction |
P1C7C49 |
Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (A/C Area) Internal Electronic Failure |
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P1C7D49 |
Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (Hybrid/EV Battery Area) Internal Electronic Failure |
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P1C7E49 |
Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (Transaxle Area) Internal Electronic Failure |
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P1C7F49 |
Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (Direct Current Area) Internal Electronic Failure |
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P1C8049 |
Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (Rear Motor Area) Internal Electronic Failure |
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HINT:
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P0A7973 may be output as a result of the malfunctions indicated by the DTCs above.
- The chart above is listed in inspection order of priority.
- Check DTCs that are output at the same time by following the listed order. (The main cause of the malfunction can be determined without performing unnecessary inspections.)
(e) Turn the ignition switch off.
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GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM)
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2. |
CHECK REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY (REAR MOTOR (MGR)) |
CAUTION:
Be sure to wear insulated gloves.
(a) Check that the service plug grip is not installed.
NOTICE:
After removing the service plug grip, do not turn the ignition switch to ON (READY), unless instructed by the repair manual because this may cause a malfunction.
(b) Disconnect the HV floor under wire (rear traction motor cable) from the rear traction motor with transaxle assembly.
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(c) Check the rear motor (MGR) for an interphase short using a milliohmmeter. (1) Using a milliohmmeter, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below. HINT: If the rear motor (MGR) temperature is high, the resistance will vary greatly from the specification. Therefore, measure the resistance at least 8 hours after the vehicle has been stopped. Standard Resistance:
HINT: To correct the variation of the measured resistance due to temperature, use the following formula to calculate the resistance at 20°C (68°F).
The calculation is based on the following:
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(d) Using a megohmmeter set to 500 V, measure the resistance according to the value(s) in the table below.
NOTICE:
Be sure to set the megohmmeter to 500 V when performing this test. Using a setting higher than 500 V can result in damage to the component being inspected.
Standard Resistance:
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Tester Connection |
Condition |
Specified Condition |
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Y6-2 (R-U) - Body ground and shield ground |
Ignition switch off |
100 MΩ or higher |
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Y6-3 (R-V) - Body ground and shield ground |
Ignition switch off |
100 MΩ or higher |
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Y6-1 (R-W) - Body ground and shield ground |
Ignition switch off |
100 MΩ or higher |
(e) Connect the HV floor under wire (rear traction motor cable).
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3. |
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY |
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4. |
REPLACE HV FLOOR UNDER WIRE (REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE) |
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5. |
REPLACE REAR TRACTION MOTOR WITH TRANSAXLE ASSEMBLY |
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6. |
REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY |
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7. |
REPLACE HV FLOOR UNDER WIRE (REAR TRACTION MOTOR CABLE) |
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8. |
CHECK DTC OUTPUT (MOTOR GENERATOR) |
(a) Check the other DTCs that were output together with DTC P0A7973.
Powertrain > Motor Generator > Trouble Codes
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Relevant DTC |
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P0A799E |
Drive Motor "B" Inverter Stuck On |
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P1C5E19 |
Drive Motor "B" Inverter Circuit Current Above Threshold |
NOTICE:
DTC P0A7973 is stored after DTCs P0A799E and/or P1C5E19 are stored. After troubleshooting and repairing the malfunction which caused P0A7973 to be stored, be sure to troubleshoot the other DTCs.
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