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Pinpoint Test U: P0A50:92

  1. NOTE: The Inverter System Controller (ISC) is referred to as the SOBDMC (Secondary On-Board Diagnostic Control Module C) in the scan tool.

    Normal Operation and Fault Conditions 

    REFER to: Electric Powertrain Control - System Operation and Component Description .

    DTC Fault Trigger Conditions 

    DTC Description Fault Trigger Condition
    SOBDMC P0A50:92 Generator Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed: Performance Or Incorrect Operation This DTC sets when the generator speed is above the calibrated threshold for a period of time.

    Possible Causes 

    • ABS system issues
    • Excessive engine torque (aftermarket modifications)
    • Transmission concern

  2. U1 READ THE ABS (ANTI-LOCK BRAKE SYSTEM) MODULE DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    NOTE: Wiring overlays or repinning of circuits are NOT appropriate for DTC P0A50 due to risk of hardware damage.

    NOTE: If ABS braking is disabled then this DTC is expected to set during aggressive braking.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, retrieve the ABS module DTC s.

    Are any DTC s present? 

    Yes  DIAGNOSE all ABS module DTC s.
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    Guided Routine (ABS) only available in the on-line service information
    No  GO to  U2
  3. U2 CHECK FOR INVERTER SYSTEM CONTROLLER (ISC) DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODES (DTCS)

    • Ignition ON.

    • CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s.

    • Using a diagnostic scan tool, run the Inverter System Controller (ISC) self-test.

    Is DTC P0A50 the only DTC present? 

    Yes  GO to  U3
    No  DIAGNOSE all other Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s. REFER to the DTC chart in This Service Information.
  4. U3 TEST DRIVE VEHICLE

    • Test drive the vehicle.

    Was the concern duplicated? 

    Yes  INSTALL a new transmission, this does not and should not include a new Inverter System Controller (ISC)/SOBDMC. REFER to: Transmission .
    CLEAR the Inverter System Controller (ISC) DTC s. REPEAT the self-test.
    No  The system is operating correctly at this time. The DTC may have been set due to high network traffic or an intermittent fault condition.