Pinpoint Test Bu: P0C50
- NOTE: The Inverter System Controller (ISC) is referred to as the SOBDMC (Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C) in the scan tool.
Normal Operation and Fault Conditions
REFER to: Electric Powertrain Control - System Operation and Component Description .
DTC Fault Trigger Conditions
DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition SOBDMC P0C50:00 Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A': No Sub Type Information This DTC sets when a wiring concern in the harness between the Inverter System Controller (ISC) and the transmission is detected. Possible Causes
- Wiring, terminals or connectors
- Transmission
- BU1 CHECK FOR INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ISC) DTC (DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE) P0C51NOTE: Wiring overlays or repinning of circuits are NOT appropriate for DTCs P0C50 due to risk of hardware damage.
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, run the Inverter System Controller (ISC) self-test.
Was DTC P0C51 read from the Inverter System Controller (ISC)?
Yes GO to Pinpoint Test AD No GO to BU2 - BU2 CHECK THE INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ISC) CALIBRATION LEVEL
- Verify the Inverter System Controller (ISC) is at the latest calibration level.
Is the Inverter System Controller (ISC) at the latest calibration level?
Yes GO to BU3 No UPDATE the Inverter System Controller (ISC) to the latest calibration level. - BU3 VISUAL INSPECTION OF THE LOW VOLTAGE SYSTEM
- Ignition OFF.
- Depower the high voltage system. REFER to: High Voltage System De-energizing .
- Visually inspect all the low voltage cables.
- Make sure all the low voltage connectors are correctly and securely connected and latched.
- Examine all the low voltage cables and connectors for damaged, burned or overheated insulation and loose or broken conditions.
Is a concern present?
Yes REPAIR as necessary. CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s and REPEAT the self-test. No GO to BU4 - BU4 CHECK FOR INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ISC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)
- Ignition ON.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, run the Inverter System Controller (ISC) self-test.
Was DTC P0A3F, P0C55, P0C57, P0C58, P0C52 or P0C53 read from the Inverter System Controller (ISC)?
Yes For P0A3F, GO to Pinpoint Test BT For P0C55 GO to Pinpoint Test CE For P0C57 GO to Pinpoint Test CF For P0C58 GO to Pinpoint Test CG For P0C52 GO to Pinpoint Test CC For P0C53 GO to Pinpoint Test CD No GO to BU5 - BU5 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER RESISTANCE
- Disconnect HF 45 Transmission C1111.
- Disconnect Inverter System Controller (ISC) C199B.
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead HF45 Transmission C1111 pin 1, component side HF45 Transmission C1111 pin 11, component side
Is the resistance between 7.6 and 11.4 ohms?
Yes GO to BU6 No INSTALL a new transmission, this does not and should not include a new Inverter System Controller (ISC)/SOBDMC. REFER to: Transmission .
CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s. REPEAT the self-test. - BU6 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER RESISTANCE
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead HF45 Transmission C1111 pin 3, component side HF45 Transmission C1111 pin 13, component side
Is the resistance between 11.6 and 17.4 ohms?
Yes GO to BU7 No INSTALL a new transmission, this does not and should not include a new Inverter System Controller (ISC)/SOBDMC. REFER to: Transmission .
CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s. REPEAT the self-test. - Measure and record:
- BU7 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER RESISTANCE
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead HF45 Transmission C1111 pin 2, component side HF45 Transmission C1111 pin 12, component side
Is the resistance between 11.2 and 16.8 ohms?
Yes GO to BU8 No INSTALL a new transmission, this does not and should not include a new Inverter System Controller (ISC)/SOBDMC. REFER to: Transmission .
CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s. REPEAT the self-test. - Measure and record:
- BU8 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER MS2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1111 pin 13, component side C1111 all pins except pin 3, component side
Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?
Yes GO to BU9 No INSTALL a new transmission, this does not and should not include a new Inverter System Controller (ISC)/SOBDMC. REFER to: Transmission .
CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s. REPEAT the self-test. - Measure and record:
- BU9 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER MS1 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1111 pin 12, component side C1111 all pins except pin 2, component side
Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?
Yes GO to BU10 No INSTALL a new transmission, this does not and should not include a new Inverter System Controller (ISC)/SOBDMC. REFER to: Transmission .
CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s. REPEAT the self-test. - Measure and record:
- BU10 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER MR2 CIRCUIT FOR A SHORT
Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?
Yes GO to BU11 No INSTALL a new transmission, this does not and should not include a new Inverter System Controller (ISC)/SOBDMC. REFER to: Transmission .
CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s. REPEAT the self-test. - BU11 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER SENSOR FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1111 pin 13, component side Ground C1111 pin 3, component side Ground C1111 pin 12, component side Ground C1111 pin 2, component side Ground C1111 pin 1, component side Ground C1111 pin 11, component side Ground
Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?
Yes GO to BU12 No INSTALL a new transmission, this does not and should not include a new Inverter System Controller (ISC)/SOBDMC. REFER to: Transmission .
CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s. REPEAT the self-test. - Measure and record:
- BU12 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR AN OPEN
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1111 Pin 13 C199B Pin 1 C1111 Pin 3 C199B Pin 2 C1111 Pin 12 C199B Pin 7 C1111 Pin 2 C199B Pin 8 C1111 Pin 1 C199B Pin 13 C1111 Pin 11 C199B Pin 19
Is the resistance less than 3 ohms?
Yes GO to BU13 No INSTALL a new harness. - Measure and record:
- BU13 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TOGETHER
- Measure and record:
Is the resistance greater than 10K ohms?
Yes GO to BU14 No INSTALL a new harness. - BU14 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO GROUND
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1111 Pin 13 Ground C1111 Pin 3 Ground C1111 Pin 12 Ground C1111 Pin 2 Ground C1111 Pin 1 Ground C1111 Pin 11 Ground
Is the resistance above 10K ohms?
Yes GO to BU15 No INSTALL a new harness. - Measure and record:
- BU15 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER HARNESS CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO VOLTAGE
- Ignition ON.
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C1111 Pin 13 Ground C1111 Pin 3 Ground C1111 Pin 12 Ground C1111 Pin 2 Ground C1111 Pin 1 Ground C1111 Pin 11 Ground
Is any voltage present?
Yes INSTALL a new harness. No GO to BU16 - BU16 CHECK THE MOTOR RESOLVER CIRCUITS FOR A SHORT TO THE EXTERNAL CABLE SHIELD
- Ignition OFF.
- Measure and record:
Positive Lead Measurement / Action Negative Lead C199B Pin 1 C199B Pin 9 C199B Pin 2 C199B Pin 9 C199B Pin 7 C199B Pin 9 C199B Pin 8 C199B Pin 9 C199B Pin 13 C199B Pin 9 C199B Pin 19 C199B Pin 9
Is the resistance more than 10, 000 ohms?
Yes GO to BU17 No INSTALL a new harness. - BU17 CHECK FOR CORRECT INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ISC) OPERATION
- Ignition OFF.
- Disconnect and inspect all Inverter System Controller (ISC) connectors.
- Repair:
- corrosion (install new connector or terminals - clean module pins)
- damaged or bent pins - install new terminals/pins
- pushed-out pins - install new pins as necessary
- Reconnect the Inverter System Controller (ISC) connectors. Make sure they seat and latch correctly.
- Connect HF45 Transmission C1111.
- Ignition ON.
- Ignition OFF.
- Wait 5 minutes.
- Ignition ON.
- Clear the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s
- Ignition OFF.
- Start the engine.
- Using a diagnostic scan tool, run the Inverter System Controller (ISC) self-test.
Is the concern still present?
Yes GO to BU18 No The system is operating correctly at this time. The concern may have been caused by module connections. ADDRESS the root cause of any connector or pin issues. - BU18 CHECK FOR APPLICABLE SERVICE ARTICLES
- CHECK OASIS for any applicable service articles: TSB, GSB, SSM or FSA.
Was a service article found?
Yes DISCONTINUE this test and FOLLOW the service article instructions. No REFER to: Powertrain Control Module (PCM) Input and Output Controls .
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