What does inverter water pump do?

What does inverter water pump do?

Toyota Prius Inverter Water Pump Recall The Toyota Prius has a device on it called an “inverter” which takes high voltage direct current or DC from the traction battery and translates it into alternating current or AC. This “phasing” of sorts creates a lot of heat.

How many water pumps does a 2007 Prius have?

four water pumps
Second generation Prius have four water pumps, three electric and one mechanical.

How much does it cost to replace a Prius inverter?

The Best in Auto Repair The average cost for a Toyota Prius hybrid inverter coolant drain, flush & refill is between $97 and $122. Labor costs are estimated between $97 and $122.

Why does the Toyota Prius set a p0a93 trouble code?

No matter what the reason, the inverter will overheat and cause your Prius to set a P0A93, Inverter Cooling System Performance DTC. Though the recall covered 2004-2007 Prius, these pumps can still fail on 2008 and 2009 years as well. Toyota did do a part redesign for the coolant pump (part number G9020-47031) to solve the issue facing Prius.

What is the inverter failure code on a Prius?

Prius Code P0A93: Inverter Water Pump Failure. On the second generation Prius (model year 2004-2009) that code is P0A93, information subcode 346: “Inverter Cooling System Performance.” Diagnosis commonly leads to a seized water pump, a problem we’ve seen multiple times on Prius as young as 55,000 miles.

What does the code 346 mean on a Prius?

On the second generation Prius (model year 2004-2009) that code is P0A93, information subcode 346: “Inverter Cooling System Performance.” Diagnosis commonly leads to a seized water pump, a problem we’ve seen multiple times on Prius as young as 55,000 miles.

Is there a recall on the Toyota Prius?

The Toyota Prius Inverter pump replacement was covered by Toyota for model years 2004-2007. This recall ended November 30th, 2013. Pumps that are now failing, are rearing their ugly heads. Here is what you need to know should your Prius encounter a P0A93 Inverter Cooling System Performance code.

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