Prius Inverter Pump Failure

Our technicians tell us the power inverter coolant pump should be replaced if this occurs.

Prius inverter pump failure.

I recommend checking that the connections to the 12v are properly secured and not horribly corroded either. Inverter failure with code p0a08 p0a09. The pump s dc brushless motor can fail internally causing permanent or intermittent failure. The chopping and reconstituting of current creates heat which must be dissipated for the components to last.

Toyota prius inverter water pump recall all hybrids have inverters assemblies that translate high voltage direct current dc of the battery into alternating current ac for the motor generator s. These codes can mean that the hybrid inverter has failed or the 12v battery is weak improperly connected. The toyota prius inverter pump replacement was covered by toyota for model years 2004 2007. A revised pump is available for 2004 2006 models toyota service bulletin eg001 07.

The pump can also seize if it s run dry. Toyota stands behind the effectiveness and appropriateness of the prius inverter recall remedy which was designed to ensure operation of the vehicle in failsafe driving mode in the unlikely event. Toyota expands prius recall reveals up to 20 000 hybrid inverters failed roger hogan left and sons roger hogan and stephen hogan at their family dealership toyota of claremont. 95 people reported this problem.

The prius has warning lights on the dash and may or may not drive but diagnostic code p0a08 not to be confused with hybrid battery code p0a80 and or p0a09 code are logged. Part 601 015 application summary. The power inverter coolant pump may fail resulting in illumination of the check engine light associated with fault code p0a93 stored.