DTC U0401:68 [DC-DC CONVERTER (Mazda M Hybrid)]


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Outline

System malfunction location

Error signal received from PCM

Detection condition
•  The DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid) receives an error signal from the PCM.
Precondition
•  1.5 s have elapsed after the ignition was switched ON (engine off or on)
•  Voltage at DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid) terminal 1A is 9-16 V for a continuous 1 s
Fail-safe
•  Inhibits the i-stop control.
•  Inhibits the non-power generation control.
•  Inhibits regenerative braking by the integrated starter generator (ISG).
•  Inhibits motor assist control by the integrated starter generator (ISG).
Possible cause
•  PCM malfunction
•  DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid) malfunction
System wiring diagram
•  Not applicable
Connector diagram
•  Not applicable


Diagnostic Procedure

Step

Inspection

Results

Action

1
RECORD VEHICLE STATUS WHEN DTC WAS DETECTED TO UTILIZE WITH REPEATABILITY VERIFICATION
•  Record the snapshot data.
Note
•  Recording can be facilitated using the screen capture function of the PC.
Go to the next step.
2
INSPECT FOR OTHER RELATED DTCs
•  Perform the DTC inspection for the DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid).
•  Are any of the following DTCs displayed?
―  U0073:00
―  U0100:00
―  U212B:00
―  U3000:49
Yes
Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
Go to the next step.
3
VERIFY PCM DTC
•  Perform the DTC inspection for the PCM.
•  Are any DTCs displayed?
Yes
Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
Go to the next step.
4
INSPECT PCM FOR MALFUNCTION DEPENDING ON REPEATABILITY
•  Install/connect the part removed/disconnected during the troubleshooting procedure.
•  Clear the DTC recorded in the memory.
•  Switch the ignition off, then ON (engine off).
•  Perform the DTC inspection for the DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid).
•  Is the same Pending DTC present?
Yes
Refer to the controller area network (CAN) malfunction diagnosis flow to inspect for a CAN communication error.
If the CAN communication is normal, perform the diagnosis from Step 1.
•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.
Go to repair completion verification 1.
No
Go to the next step.
5
INSPECT PCM FOR MALFUNCTION DEPENDING ON REPEATABILITY AGAIN
•  Perform the "Action for Non-repeatable Malfunction" procedure.
•  Perform the DTC inspection for the DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid).
•  Is the same Pending DTC present?
Yes
Refer to the controller area network (CAN) malfunction diagnosis flow to inspect for a CAN communication error.
If the CAN communication is normal, perform the diagnosis from Step 1.
•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the PCM.
Go to repair completion verification 1.
No
The system is normal. (Explain to the customer that a malfunction was detected temporarily, but the vehicle is currently normal.)
Go to repair completion verification 2.
Repair completion verification 1
VERIFY THAT VEHICLE IS REPAIRED
•  Install/connect the part removed/disconnected during the troubleshooting procedure.
•  Clear the DTC recorded in the memory.
•  Switch the ignition off, then ON (engine off).
•  Perform the DTC inspection for the DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid).
•  Is the same Pending DTC present?
Yes
Refer to the controller area network (CAN) malfunction diagnosis flow to inspect for a CAN communication error.
If the CAN communication is normal, perform the diagnosis from Step 1.
•  If the malfunction recurs, replace the DC-DC converter (Mazda M Hybrid), then go to the next step.
No
Go to the next step.
Repair completion verification 2
VERIFY IF OTHER DTCs DISPLAYED
•  Perform the DTC inspection.
•  Are any other DTCs displayed?
Yes
Repair the malfunctioning location according to the applicable DTC troubleshooting.
No
DTC troubleshooting completed.