P0AFA · Manufacturer communications

CHEVROLET · 2020-09-23

This technical bulletin provides information to diagnose a MIL Illuminated with Loss of Propulsion and one or more of the following DTCs Set: P0ABC, P0AFA, P1AE6, P0D26, P0C78, P0ABB.

CHEVROLET · 2019-08-08

This Bulletin provides information to diagnose a MIL Illuminated with Loss of Propulsion and one or more of the following DTCs P0ABC, P0AFA, P1AE6, P0D26, P0C78, P0ABB Set.

CADILLAC, CHEVROLET · 2019-05-22

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank with a "Waiting to Initialize" message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.

BUICK, CHEVROLET · 2018-09-19

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a crank but engine does not start concern.Technician will use this publication to reset the battery low state of charge concern after extended crank where the vehicle will no longer crank anymore and the cause of the no start concern is repaired.If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA is the only Diagnostic Trouble Code set this could be caused by an internal fault in the high voltage battery and SI diagnosis will have to be followed for further diagnosis.

BUICK, CHEVROLET · 2017-12-04

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a crank but engine does not start concern.Technician will use this publication to reset the battery low state of charge concern after extended crank where the vehicle will no longer crank anymore and the cause of the no start concern is repaired.If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA is the only Diagnostic Trouble Code set this could be caused by an internal fault in the high voltage battery and SI diagnosis will have to be followed for further diagnosis.

CHRYSLER · 2017-11-03

Loose High Voltage Cable at the Power Inverter Module (PIM) Terminal This bulletin involves inspecting the High Voltage Interlock Loop (HVIL) connector and potentially installing a Power Inverter Module (PIM) kit. The customer may describe a loss of vehicle propulsion or a Malfunction Indicator Light (MIL) illuminated with the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs):P0C77-00 - HV Battery System Precharge Time Too Short. P0C76-00 - Hybrid EV System Discharge Time Too Long - PIM. P0AA4-00 - Hybrid Battery Negative Contactor Circuit Stuck Closed. P0A79-00 - Drive Motor B Inverter Performance. P1AEF-00 - MCPB High Voltage Battery System Voltage High. P0AFA-00 - Hybrid-EV Battery System Voltage Low. P0EED-00 - Hybrid-EV Battery System Discharge Circuit Performance.

CHEVROLET · 2017-05-19

This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the drive motor battery to correct Reduced or loss of propulsion, No Start, Unable to Plug in Charge, MIL or DTC P0AFA conditions due to metal contaminants found in the high voltage battery cells.

CHEVROLET · 2017-04-20

This Technical bulletin provides a procedure to replace the drive motor battery to correct Reduced or loss of propulsion, No Start, Unable to Plug in Charge, MIL or DTC P0AFA conditions due to metal contaminants found in the high voltage battery cells.

BUICK, CHEVROLET · 2017-03-02

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have a crank but engine does not start concern. Technician will use this publication to reset the battery low state of charge concern after extended crank where the vehicle will no longer crank anymore and the cause of the no start concern is repaired. If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA is the only Diagnostic Trouble Code set this could be caused by an internal fault in the high voltage battery and SI diagnosis will have to be followed for further diagnosis.

CADILLAC, CHEVROLET · 2017-02-20

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank with a "Waiting to Initialize" message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2.

BUICK, CHEVROLET · 2016-10-28

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician is bout vehicles that have a crank but engine does not start. Technician will find Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA. Technician will ensure to use published Service Information for any other Diagnostic Trouble Codes that are set in the vehicle. If Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA is the only Diagnostic Trouble Code set this could be caused by an internal fault in the high voltage battery, but it will also need to be replaced for this condition.

VOLVO · 2016-09-20

THIS IS A TECHNICAL JOURNAL: DTC IGM-P0AFA00 INVERTER GENERATOR MODULE MAY BE SET IN TRANSPORT MODE, BEFORE RETAIL DELIVERY. IF THE DTC IS PRESENT AND THE VEHICLE IS, OR CAN BE ASSUMED TO HAVE BEEN IN TRANSPORT MODE WHEN THE DTC WAS SET, MAKE SURE THAT THE VEHICLE IS IN NORMAL MODE, I.E. NOT IN TRANSPORT MODE. ERASE THE DTC AND PERFORM A TEST DRIVE. IF THE DTC RETURNS, START FAULT TRACING ACCORDING TO VIDA. IF THE DTC DOES NOT RETURN, IT CAN BE IGNORED.

CADILLAC, CHEVROLET · 2016-09-01

THIS PRELIMINARY INFORMATION COMMUNICATION PROVIDES INFORMATION TO THE TECHNICIAN ABOUT VEHICLES THAT MAY HAVE A NO CRANK WITH A "WAITING TO INITIALIZE" MESSAGE DISPLAYED ON THE DRIVER INFORMATION CENTER. TECHNICIAN MAY ALSO FIND A DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE P0AFA IN THE HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE 2. TECHNICIAN WILL NEED TO INSURE THAT THE 12 VOLT BATTERY IS FULLY CHARGED. THEN INSTALL THE MULTIPLE DIAGNOSTIC INTERFACE AND OPEN GLOBAL DIAGNOSTIC SYSTEM 2 OPEN THE HYBRID POWERTRAIN CONTROL MODULE THEN USE THE CONTROL FUNCTION FEATURE TO SELECT “CHECK HIGH VOLTAGE SYSTEM RELATED DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE’S”. THEN CLICK ON “RESET” TO CLEAR THE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES. WAIT 45 SECONDS THEN EXIT THE SCREEN. NEXT SELECT “CHECK SECURED HIGH VOLTAGE DTC ” SELECT THE “CLEAR DTCS” THEN CLICK ON…

CADILLAC, CHEVROLET · 2015-02-19

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank with a "Waiting to Initialize" message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to insure that the 12 volt battery is fully charged. Then install the Multiple Diagnostic Interface and open Global Diagnostic System 2 open the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module then use the Control Function feature to select ?Check High Voltage System related Diagnostic Trouble Code?s?. Then click on ?Reset? to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Wait 45 seconds then exit the screen. Next select Check Secured High Voltage DTCs? select the ?Clear DTCs? then click on…

CADILLAC, CHEVROLET · 2014-02-19

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that may have a no crank with a "Waiting to Initialize" message displayed on the Driver Information Center. Technician may also find a Diagnostic Trouble Code P0AFA in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module 2. Technician will need to insure that the 12 volt battery is fully charged. Then install the Multiple Diagnostic Interface and open Global Diagnostic System 2 open the Hybrid Powertrain Control Module then use the Control Function feature to select ?Check High Voltage System related Diagnostic Trouble Code?s?. Then click on ?Reset? to clear the Diagnostic Trouble Codes. Wait 45 seconds then exit the screen. Next select Check Secured High Voltage DTCs? select the ?Clear DTCs? then click on…

CADILLAC, CHEVROLET, GMC · 2013-10-15

This Preliminary Information communication provides information to the technician about vehicles that have various 2-Mode Hybrid issues. Some vehicle may have service hybrid system lamp that comes on with a Diagnostic Trouble Code P061B set. Technician will need to take a snap shot of the Electronic Brake Control Module and call General Motors Technical Assistance Center for further assistance. Some vehicles may have a combination of engine stall at a stop, lacks power on acceleration, surge while driving, engine flare, transmission slip, poor or lower fuel economy or reduced EV range/limited electric propulsion since completion of recent programming. Technician will need to perform a Charge Procedure. Some vehicles have Diagnostic Trouble Code P0BBD stored without Diagnostic Trouble Code…

TOYOTA · 2009-05-28

TOYOTA: SOME VEHICLES MAY EXHIBIT A M.I.L. ON CONDITION WITH ONE OF MORE OF THE FOLLOWING DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS): P0AC0; P0A1F; P0A7F; P0AFA (HYBRID BATTERY PACK/SYSTEM). IMPROVEMENTS HAVE BEEN MADE TO THE HV ECU AND BATTERY ECU HARDWARE TO CORRECT THESE CONDITIONS. *PE