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PINPOINT TEST TO: Generator Overspeed: Notes

WARNING: This vehicle is equipped with high voltage cables, components, and wiring. The high voltage warning labels containing the high voltage symbol are located on each high voltage component. High voltage cables and wiring are orange in color. Certified rubber insulating gloves and a face shield must be worn when working with the high voltage cables, components, or wiring. The ignition key must be cycled to the OFF position for a minimum of 5 minutes, and the high voltage traction battery service disconnect plug placed in the servicing/shipping position before disconnecting the high voltage cables. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.
Do not disconnect, disable, or touch the high voltage cables, components, or wiring during the module reprogramming procedure because high voltage is present. The high voltage warning labels containing the high voltage symbol are located on each high voltage component. High voltage cables and wiring are orange in color. Failure to follow these instructions may result in personal injury or death.

Important Safety Notice 

Appropriate repair methods and procedures are essential for the safe, reliable operation of all motor vehicles, as well as the personal safety of the individual doing the work. This service information provides general directions for repairing vehicles with tested, effective techniques. Following them helps to establish reliability. There are numerous variations in procedures, techniques, tools, and parts for repairing vehicles, as well as in the skill of the individual doing the work. This service information cannot possibly anticipate all such variations and provide advice or cautions as to each. Accordingly, anyone who departs from the instructions provided in this information must first establish that they compromise neither their personal safety nor the vehicle integrity by their choice of methods, tools, or parts.

This pinpoint test is intended to diagnose the transaxle assembly (7000).

ENGINE RPM REFERENCE CHART

Engine RPM Generator Motor RPM
0 0
800 2,715
1,000 3,394
1,200 4,073
1,400 4,752
1,600 5,430
1,800 6,109
2,000 6,788