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Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor

DTC P0AFB: Hybrid Battery System Voltage High - ACCM 300V

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

HVDC+

P1AF0, P1AF2

P0AFA

--

--

HVDC-

P1AF0, P1AF2

P0AFA

--

--

Typical Scan Tool Data

HPCM 300V Circuit - APM

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Engine running.

Parameter Normal Value: 300.0 Volts

HVDC+

300.0 Volts

300.0 Volts

--

HVDC-

300.0 Volts

300.0 Volts

--


High Battery Voltage - ACCM

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open

Short to Voltage

Operating Conditions: Engine running.

Parameter Normal Value: 300.0 Volts

HVDC+

300.0 Volts

12.0 Volts

--

HVDC-

300.0 Volts

12.0 Volts

--

Circuit/System Description

The air conditioner control module (ACCM) monitors the high voltage direct current (HVDC) voltage to ensure that the voltage stays within the proper range. Damage to components, and incorrect data may occur when the voltage is out of range. If the ACCM detects high HVDC voltage, then DTC P0AFB will set.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The engine is running or is in autostop mode.
    • The 12V system voltage is between 9.5-18 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The ACCM detects that the hybrid battery voltage is greater than 391 volts for 0.5 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The air conditioning is disabled.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC will pass when the ACCM detects a hybrid battery voltage less than 381 volts.
    • A history DTC will clear after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles have occurred without a malfunction.

Diagnostic Aids

A high voltage DTC in multiple modules indicates a concern in the charging system.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

    •  HVAC Schematics
    •  Hybrid Controls Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

    •  Heating and Air Conditioning System Description and Operation
    •  High Voltage Monitoring Systems Description

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Verify that no hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) DTCs are set due to high battery voltage.
  2. If the specified DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle.
  3. Engine running, observe the scan tool ACCM High Battery Voltage parameter. The reading should be between 225 Volts and 380 Volts.
  4. If greater than the specified range, replace the ACCM.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for ACCM replacement, setup, and programming.