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Circuit Description

5-Volt Regulator Diagnostic - P1AC8

The hybrid control module (HCM) 5-volt regulator diagnostic employs 3 tests. The first test diagnoses the 5-volt regulator from the internal HCM hardware line. This line is switched high when the 5-volt regulator hardware detects one of the following faults: gross out of regulation, low input voltage, high input voltage, shorted load, over temperature. In the event that the 5-volt line goes high, a fail flag will be raised. The second test compares the 5-volt external reference analogue measurement with an expected range. If the analogue reading is outside of the valid range, either the 5-volt external or the supply/reference is out of regulation and a fail flag is raised. An additional test detects if the external 5-volt regulator is stuck on. At power-up, before the regulator is enabled, the regulator voltage is observed through its analogue input channel. If this reading indicates that 5 volts is present, the 5-volt regulator diagnostic is reported failed for the remainder of the trip.

HCM System Fault Diagnostic - P0A1D

There are 3 parts to the HCM system fault diagnostic. Any of the 3 may cause the diagnostic to be reported as failed. Only if all 3 are passed may the diagnostic be reported as passed. The first reports software execution errors within the HCM software scheduler, system and user stacks, interrupt and input/output subsystems. Once detected, this fault will report an HCM system diagnostic fault for the rest of the current ignition cycle. The second detects a stuck-on situation where all of the inputs indicate that the HCM should be OFF, but the main code is still executing. This could occur, for example, due to an HCM internal hardware fault. Once detected, this fault will report an HCM system diagnostic fault for the rest of the current ignition cycle. The final input is based upon the HCM system voltage. If the supply voltage to the HCM, as measured at the ignition 0 analogue input is out of range a fault flag is raised.

The following DTCs are for internal failures within the HCM:

    • P1AC8 is the HCM 5-volt reference circuit.
    • P0A1D is the HCM internal system fault.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • Engine is running for 30 seconds.
    • The HCM has received voltage on the ignition 0 voltage circuit.
    • The HCM has turned ON and no configuration DTC is present.
    • This diagnostic will run every 100 milliseconds.
    • Reference voltage is stable and accurate.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

    • P1AC8 is the HCM 5-volt reference circuit.
    • P0A1D is the HCM internal system fault.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The PCM stores the DTC information into memory when the diagnostic runs and fails.
    • The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will not illuminate.
    • The driver information center (DIC), if equipped, may display a message.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • A current DTC Last Test Failed clears when the diagnostic runs and passes.
    • A history DTC clears after 40 consecutive warm-up cycles, if no failures are reported by this or any other non-emission related diagnostic.
    • Clear the DTC with a scan tool.

Step

Action

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Schematic Reference: Starting and Charging Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Engine Electrical Connector End Views

1

Was the Engine Electrical Diagnostic System Check performed?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Engine Electrical

2

  1. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.
  2. With a scan tool observe the HCM DTC list.

Is the DTC set as current DTC?

Go to Step 3

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

3

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the hybrid control module (HCM). Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Replace the HCM. Refer to Powertrain Control Interface Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 5

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5

  1. Use the scan tool in order to clear the DTCs .
  2. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC as specified in the supporting text.

Does the DTC reset?

Go to Step 2

System OK