Toyota Avalon (XX50): DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Voltage Out of Range (P0E581C). DC/DC Converter Voltage Sensor "A"(VL) Circuit Voltage Below Threshold (P0E3116,P0E3117,P0E311F). DC/DC Converter Current S

DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor 2 Circuit Voltage Out of Range (P0E581C)

DTC SUMMARY

MALFUNCTION DESCRIPTION

These DTCs indicate that the boost converter temperature sensor 2 (lower) value is abnormal. The cause of this malfunction may be one of the following:

• Inverter with converter assembly internal circuit malfunction

• Coolant circulation abnormal (frozen or leaking, etc.)

• The connectors are not connected properly

DESCRIPTION

The motor generator control ECU (MG ECU), which is built into in the inverter with converter assembly, detects the temperature of the boost converter using the boost converter temperature sensor 2 (lower). If necessary, the motor generator control ECU (MG ECU) will limit inverter output to help prevent the boost converter from overheating. The motor generator control ECU also detects malfunctions in the sensor based on the temperature sensor values.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If the motor generator control ECU detects a malfunction of the DC/DC Converter Temperature sensor "C", the ECU will illuminate the MIL and store a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

HINT:

• 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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1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
4. Turn the power switch on (READY), shift lever in D, while depressing the brake pedal with the vehicle stopped, depress the accelerator pedal. [*1]
5. After the engine starts, release the accelerator pedal and wait for the engine to stop. [*2]
6. Turn the power switch off and wait for 5 hours or more. [*3]

   NOTICE:

   Make sure that the temperature of the inverter coolant do not drop below 15°C (59°F).

7. Turn the power switch on (IG) and within 3 seconds or less, turn the power switch on (READY) and wait 10 seconds or more. [*4]

   HINT:

   It is possible to turn the power switch on (READY) without turning it on (IG) first.

8. Turn the Techstream on. [*5]
9. Drive the vehicle for approximately 10 minutes with the value of Data List item "Inverter Coolant Temperature" 25°C (77°F) or more. [*6]

   HINT:

   [*1] to [*6]: Normal judgment procedure.

   The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.

10. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Motor Generator / Utility / All Readiness.
11. 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 or N/A, perform the normal judgment procedure again.

WIRING DIAGRAM

Refer to the wiring diagram for the Cooling System.

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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

NOTICE:

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

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control / Trouble Codes.

(d) Check for DTCs.

HINT:

• P0E581C may be output as a result of the malfunction indicated by the DTCs above.
  1. The chart above is listed in inspection order of priority.
  2. 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 power switch off.

B

GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM)

A

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B

CONNECT SECURELY

C

REPAIR OR REPLACE HARNESS OR CONNECTOR

A

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HINT:

If the "Cooling System" inspection results are normal, perform the next step.

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REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

DC/DC Converter Voltage Sensor "A"(VL) Circuit Voltage Below Threshold (P0E3116,P0E3117,P0E311F)

DESCRIPTION

The motor generator control ECU, which is built into the inverter with converter assembly, detects pre-boosting high voltage (VL) using the voltage sensor in the boost converter to control boosting. The motor generator control ECU also monitors the boost converter voltage sensor signal line and detects malfunctions.

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

The motor generator control ECU monitors the boost converter voltage (VL) sensor circuit. If the motor generator control ECU detects an open or short circuit malfunction of the VL sensor circuit, the ECU will illuminate the MIL and set a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

HINT:

• 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.

  Click here

• When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.

  Click here

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
4. Turn the power switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
5. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
6. Turn the power switch on (READY) and wait for 5 seconds or more. [*1]

   HINT:

   [*1]: Normal judgment procedure.

   The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.

7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Motor Generator / Utility / All Readiness.
8. 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 or N/A, perform the normal judgment procedure again.

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

NOTICE:

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

(a) Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.

(b) Turn the power switch on (IG).

(c) Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Hybrid Control and Motor Generator / Trouble Codes.

(d) Check for DTCs.

HINT:

P0E3116, P0E3117 or P0E311F may be stored due to a malfunction which also causes the DTCs in the preceding table to be stored. In this case, first troubleshoot the output DTCs in the preceding table. Then, perform a test to attempt to reproduce the problems, and check that no DTCs are output.

(e) Turn the power switch off.

A

REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY

B

GO TO DTC CHART (HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM)

C

GO TO DTC CHART (MOTOR GENERATOR CONTROL SYSTEM)

DC/DC Converter Current Sensor Circuit Short to Ground (P0E5111,P0E5115,P0E511F)

DESCRIPTION

MONITOR DESCRIPTION

If the motor generator control ECU detects an open or short in the DC/DC converter current sensor circuit, it will illuminate the MIL and store a DTC.

MONITOR STRATEGY

TYPICAL ENABLING CONDITIONS

TYPICAL MALFUNCTION THRESHOLDS

COMPONENT OPERATING RANGE

CONFIRMATION DRIVING PATTERN

HINT:

• 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.

  Click here

• When clearing the permanent DTCs, refer to the "CLEAR PERMANENT DTC" procedure.

  Click here

1. Connect the Techstream to the DLC3.
2. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
3. Clear the DTCs (even if no DTCs are stored, perform the clear DTC procedure).
4. Turn the power switch off and wait for 2 minutes or more.
5. Turn the power switch on (IG) and turn the Techstream on.
6. With power switch on (IG) and wait for 5 seconds or more. [*1]

   HINT:

   [*1]: Normal judgment procedure.

   The normal judgment procedure is used to complete DTC judgment and also used when clearing permanent DTCs.

7. Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Motor Generator / Utility / All Readiness.
8. 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 or N/A, perform the normal judgment procedure again.

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.

  Click here

  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

NOTICE:

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

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NEXT

COMPLETED