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HOMESERVICE MANUALSLEXUS2011GS 450H V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) HYBRIDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISA L L DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES ( DTC )TESTING AND INSPECTIONP CODE CHARTSP0AEF
2011 Lexus GS 450h V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) Hybrid
P0AEF
2011 Lexus GS 450h V6-3.5L (2GR-FSE) HybridSECTION P0AEF
L110 HYBRID VEHICLE CONTROL: HYBRID CONTROL SYSTEM: P0AEF-275, P0AF0-274: Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit Low
P0AF0-274 - Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor "A" Circuit High
DESCRIPTION
- The MG ECU located in the inverter with converter assembly detects the temperature of the motor inverter using the temperature sensor built into the inverter with converter assembly. The inverter cooling system is the same as that for MG2 and MG1, and it operates independently of the engine cooling system. The characteristics of the motor inverter temperature sensor are the same as those of the boost converter temperature sensor. The MG ECU uses the signal from the motor inverter temperature sensor to check the effectiveness of the inverter cooling system. If necessary, the MG ECU will limit inverter output to prevent inverter overheating. The MG ECU also detects a malfunction of the motor inverter temperature sensor or its circuit.
INSPECTION PROCEDURE
CAUTION:
- 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. After waiting, check the voltage at the inspection point in the inverter with converter assembly. The voltage should be 0 V before beginning work.
HINT
Waiting for at least 10 minutes is required to discharge the high-voltage capacitor inside the inverter with converter assembly.
PROCEDURE
1. REPLACE INVERTER WITH CONVERTER ASSEMBLY
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RENDER: 1.0x
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.