P179A

DTC P179A

Diagnostic Instructions

* Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
* Review Strategy Based Diagnosis Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
* Diagnostic Procedure Instructions Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

DTC Descriptor
DTC P179A
- Auxiliary Transmission Fluid Pump Overspeed

Circuit/System Description

The power inverter module, often referred to as the drive motor generator power inverter module, contains three motor control modules and the hybrid powertrain control module. Two of the motor control modules operate their respective drive motor generator based upon drive motor generator power inverter module commands. The third motor control module controls the auxiliary transmission fluid pump motor. The hybrid powertrain control module and the motor control modules share the power inverter module ignition voltage circuit, battery voltage circuits and chassis ground.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The vehicle is ON or the power inverter module is awake.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

An auxiliary transmission fluid pump motor motor speed of greater than 6500 RPM has been detected.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

DTC P179A is a Type A DTC.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

DTC P179A is a Type A DTC.

Reference Information
DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Circuit/System Verification

If the DTC is set, program the T6 power inverter module. If the DTC resets, replace the T6 power inverter module.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification Verification Tests after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References Programming and Relearning for Drive Motor Generator Power Inverter Module, also called the power inverter module, replacement, programming, and setup.