Nissan Altima HL32 Hybrid. Manual - part 625

P0A78-282

HBC-249

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Description

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The inverter converts high-voltage direct current from the HV battery and alternating current for MG2 and

MG1. The inverter contains a three-phase bridge circuit, which consists of six power transistors each for MG2

and MG1, that converts direct current to three-phase alternating current. The MG ECU controls the actuation

of the power transistors. The inverter transmits information that is necessary for effecting control, such as the

amperage and voltage, to the MG ECU.

The MG ECU uses a voltage sensor, which is built into the inverter, to detect boosted high voltage to allow

control of the voltage boost.

The inverter voltage sensor outputs voltage that varies between 0 and 5 V in accordance with the changes in

the high voltage. The higher the high voltage, the higher the output voltage, and the lower the high voltage, the

lower the output voltage.

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The MG ECU monitors the inverter voltage and detects malfunctions.

DTC Logic

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DTC DETECTION LOGIC

If the motor inverter detects a circuit malfunction, it transmits a motor inverter overvoltage signal to the MG

ECU. Upon receiving this signal, the hybrid vehicle control ECU will illuminate the MIL and set a DTC.

JMCIA0099GB

DTC No.

INF Code

Trouble diagnosis name

DTC detecting condition

Possible cause

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Drive Motor “A” Inverter 
Performance

Motor inverter overvoltage signal 
detection (circuit malfunction)

Inverter with converter assembly

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HBC-251

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Diagnosis Procedure

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1.

PRECONDITIONING

• Before inspecting the high-voltage system or disconnecting the low voltage connector of the inverter with

converter assembly, take safety precautions such as wearing insulated gloves and removing the service

plug grip to prevent electrical shocks. After removing the service plug grip, put it in your pocket to prevent

other technicians from accidentally reconnecting it while you are working on the high-voltage system.

• After disconnecting the service plug grip, wait for at least 10 minutes before touching any of the high-voltage

connectors or terminals.

• Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with

converter assembly.

>> GO TO 2.

2.

CHECK CONNECTOR CONNECTION CONDITION (INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY CON-

NECTOR)

See 

HBC-109, "Diagnosis Procedure"

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OK or NG

OK

>> Replace inverter with converter assembly (See 

HBC-638, "Removal and Installation"

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NG

>> Connect securely.

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Description

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The inverter converts high-voltage direct current from the HV battery and alternating current for MG2 and

MG1. The inverter contains a three-phase bridge circuit, which consists of six power transistors each for MG2

and MG1, that converts direct current to three-phase alternating current. The MG ECU controls the actuation

of the power transistors. The inverter transmits information that is necessary for effecting control, such as the

amperage and voltage, to the MG ECU.

The MG ECU uses a voltage sensor, which is built into the inverter, to detect boosted high voltage to allow

control of the voltage boost.

The inverter voltage sensor outputs voltage that varies between 0 and 5 V in accordance with the changes in

the high voltage. The higher the high voltage, the higher the output voltage, and the lower the high voltage, the

lower the output voltage.