2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade EXT AWD V8-6.2L Page 1206

2010 Cadillac Truck Escalade EXT AWD V8-6.2L Page 1206

The drive motor generator position sensor is monitored by the motor control module (MCM). The MCM monitors the angular position, speed and

direction of the drive motor generator based upon the signals of the resolver-type position sensor. The position sensor, or resolver, contains a drive

coil, two driven coils and an irregular shaped metallic rotor. The metallic rotor is mechanically attached to the shaft of the drive motor generator. At

ignition ON, the MCM outputs a 7 volt ac, 10 kHz excitation signal to the drive coil. The drive coil excitation signal creates a magnetic field

surrounding the two driven coils and the irregular shaped rotor. The MCM then monitors the two driven coil circuits for a return signal. The

position of the irregular shaped metallic rotor causes the magnetically-induced return signals of the driven coils to vary in size and shape. A

comparison of the two driven coil signals allows the MCM to determine the exact position, speed and direction of the drive motor generator. The

position sensor is a non-serviceable part of the drive motor generator.

Conditions for Running the DTC

The ignition is ON.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The MCM cannot determine the motor position based upon the sensor signals.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

* P0A3F is a Type A DTC.

* The hybrid powertrain control module (HPCM) commands the battery energy control module (BECM) to open the high voltage contactor

relays.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

P0A3F is a Type A DTC.

Diagnostic Aids

* The drive motor generator position sensor circuits operate at very low current. Extreme care must be taken when probing terminals and

manipulating harnesses.

* The sensor circuit loops are twisted pair with each pair covered in a foil shield. The shield circuits outside of the transmission are grounded to

a stud on the drive motor generator power inverter module (PIM) assembly.

* Ensure the drive motor generator position sensor harness shield circuits are properly grounded prior to testing.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Hybrid Controls Schematics ()

Connector End View Reference

* Component Connector End Views (See: Diagrams/Connector Views)

* Inline Harness Connector End Views (See: Power and Ground Distribution/Multiple Junction Connector/Diagrams)

Electrical Information Reference

* Circuit Testing (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Circuit

Testing/Circuit Testing)

* Connector Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic

Procedures/Connector Repairs/Connector Repairs)

* Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General

Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Circuit Testing/Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections)

* Wiring Repairs (See: Testing and Inspection/Component Tests and General Diagnostics/General Electrical Diagnostic Procedures/Wiring

Repairs/Wiring Repairs)

Special Tools

DT-48493 Jumper Harness

Circuit/System Testing

Note: The drive motor generator position sensor circuits require proper circuit integrity for correct system operation. Just a few ohms of

additional circuit resistance may cause position sensor signal degradation.

* Always inspect position sensor signal connectors for proper terminal contact.

* All diagnostic connections must be made with the approved test probes to prevent the creation of poor terminal contact.

* Connectors that contain position sensor signal circuits must always be clean and dry prior to mating. Foreign material or moisture within

the connector may cause sensor signal degradation.