Diagnostic Procedures / DTCs P0AA649 & P1C7E49 – 2019-2023 Subaru Crosstrek PHEV

NHTSA ID Number: 10237306

Manufacturer Communication Number: 07-220-23

Summary

This service information bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs P0AA649 (Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation Internal Electronic Failure) & P1C7E49 (Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (Transaxle Area) Internal Electronic Failure) are detected by the Powertrain Control Unit (PCU).

 


NUMBER: 07-220-23
DATE:
05/16/23

APPLICABILITY:2019-23MY Crosstrek PHEV
SUBJECT:Diagnostic Procedures / DTCs P0AA649 & P1C7E49

 

INTRODUCTION:

This service information bulletin announces the diagnostic procedures to be used when DTCs

P0AA649 (Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation Internal Electronic Failure) & P1C7E49 (Hybrid/EV Battery Voltage System Isolation (Transaxle Area) Internal Electronic Failure) are detected by the Powertrain Control Unit (PCU). Follow the procedures outlined in this bulletin if the described DTCs are encountered.

 

DIAGNOSTIC PROCEDURE / INFORMATION:

DTCs P0AA649 & P1C7E49

 

STEP 1: Check Inverter with converter assembly
Procedure1.      Confirm the service plug is disconnected.

2.      Visually inspect the wiring for any physical damage.

3.      Disconnect the inverter/converter assembly from Power Cable. (*1)

4.      Using a megohmmeter (500 V range), measure the resistance between connector (HV99) terminal and chassis ground.

(*1) Replace the inverter/converter, inverter/converter motor cable, and Power Cable ONLY if water intrusion or rust caused by water intrusion are found on the inverter/converter assembly side.

Check

List

โ– For Motor

(HV99) U2-chassis ground (HV99) V2-chassis ground (HV99) W2-chassis ground

Are the resistances 1.8 Mฮฉ or more?

 

โ– For Generator

(HV99) U1-chassis ground (HV99) V1-chassis ground (HV99) W1-chassis ground

Are the resistances 1.8 Mฮฉ or more?

YESGo to STEP 3.
NOGo to STEP 2.

 

STEP 2: Check the motor cable of Inverter with converter
Procedure1.      Confirm the service plug is disconnected.

2.      Visually inspect the wiring for any physical damage.

3.      Remove the inverter/converter assembly from the vehicle. Refer to STIS: Body &

Electrical/WIRING SYSTEM >HYBRID ELECTRIC VEHICLE > Inverter and Converter Assembly> Removal

4.      Remove the Inverter/converter assembly motor cable cover. (*2)

5.      Remove the motor cable from Inverter with converter. (*2)

6.      Using a megohmmeter (500 V range), measure the resistance between connector (HV99) terminal of motor cable of inverter/converter and motor cable case (metal part).

DTCs P0AA649 & P1C7E49

Check

List

(*2) Replace the inverter/converter, and inverter/converter motor cable ONLY if water intrusion is found inside the cover or motor cable.

โ– For Motor

(HV99) U2-motor cable case (metal part)

(HV99) V2-motor cable case (metal part)

(HV99) W2-motor cable case (metal part)

Are the resistances 100 Mฮฉ or more?

 

โ– For Generator

(HV99) U1-motor cable case (metal part) (HV99) V1-motor cable case (metal part) (HV99) W1-motor cable case (metal part)

Are the resistances 100 Mฮฉ or more?

YESReplace inverter with converter
NOReplace inverter with converter motor cable.

 

STEP 3: Check the Power Cable (for Motor) with transmission connected
Procedure1.      Confirm the service plug is disconnected.

CAUTION: Never turn to READY ON with Service plug removed to prevent faults.

2.      Visually inspect the wiring for any physical damage.

3.      Turn to READY OFF (Turn the ignition on).

NOTE: Since other DTCs are memorized when turning the ignition on with the service plug removed, clear the memory of DTCs after inspection.

4.      Check that ATF oil temperature is less than 50 Celsius (122 Fahrenheit) by using Subaru Select Monitor: Subaru Select Monitor > [P-HEV hybrid powertrain control] > Data Monitor.

5.      Using a megohmmeter (500 V range), measure the resistance between connector (HV99) terminal of Power Cable (For Motor) (on inverter/converter assembly side) and chassis ground and shield line ground.

Check

List

(HV99) U2-chassis ground and shield line ground

(HV99) V2-chassis ground and shield line ground

(HV99) W2-chassis ground and shield line ground

Are the resistances 44 Mฮฉ or more? (CONFIRM the ATF oil temperature less than 50 Celsius (122 Fahrenheit)).

Reference EXAMPLE for chassis ground:

DTCs P0AA649 & P1C7E49

 

Reference EXAMPLE for shield line ground:

DTCs P0AA649 & P1C7E49

 

YESGo to STEP 4.
NOGo to STEP 5.

 

STEP 5: Check the Power Cable (for Motor) without Transmission connected
Procedure1.      Confirm the service plug is disconnected.

2.      Visually inspect the wiring for any physical damage.

3.      Disconnect the Power Cable from Transmission Assy.

4.      Using a megohmmeter (500 V range), measure the resistance between connector (HV99) terminal of Power Cable (for Motor) (on inverter/converter assembly side) and chassis ground and shield line ground.

Check

List

(HV99) U2- chassis ground and shield line ground  (HV99) V2- chassis ground and shield line ground  (HV99) W2- chassis ground and shield line ground

Are the resistances 100 Mฮฉ or more?

YESGo to STEP 6.
NOReplace the Power Cable.

 

STEP 4: Check the Power Cable (for Generator) with transmission connected
Procedure1.        Confirm the service plug is disconnected.

2.        Visually inspect the wiring for any physical damage.

3.        Using a megohmmeter (500 V range), measure the resistance between connector (HV99) terminal of Power Cable (for Generator) (on inverter/converter assembly side) and chassis ground and shield line ground.

Check

List

(HV99) U1- chassis ground and shield line ground  (HV99) V1- chassis ground and shield line ground  (HV99) W1- chassis ground and shield line ground

Are the resistances 100 Mฮฉ or more?

YESNormal operation at this time.
NOGo to STEP 5.

 

STEP 6: Check the Power Cable (for Generator)
Procedure1.      Confirm the service plug is disconnected.

2.      Visually inspect the wiring for any physical damage.

3.      Using a megohmmeter (500 V range), measure the resistance between connector (HV99) terminal of Power Cable (for Generator) (on inverter/converter assembly side) and chassis ground and shield line ground.

Check

List

(HV99) U1- chassis ground and shield line ground  (HV99) V1- chassis ground and shield line ground  (HV99) W1- chassis ground and shield line ground

Are the resistances 100 Mฮฉ or more?

YESReplace the Transmission Assembly.
NOReplace the Power Cable.

 

SERVICE PROCEDURE INFORMATION:

There have been no changes made to the work procedures. Always refer to the applicable Service Manual and review the full requirements of the repair being performed. The Service Manual procedures contain information critical to performing an effective repair the first time, every time. This includes but is not limited to important SAFETY precautions, proper inspection criteria, necessary special tools, required processes and related one-time-use parts needed for a complete and lasting repair.

 


5 Affected Products

Vehicle

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SUBARUeBay logoCROSSTREK HYBRID2019-2023

 


1 Associated Document

Manufacturer Communications

NUMBER: 07-220-23
DATE: 05/16/23

https://www.nhtsa.gov/recalls?nhtsaId=10237306

MC-10237306-0001.pdf 718.222KB

 


 

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