NSW - Third Party Repair for Toyota Camry Hybrid?

alexlim2000 on 01/10/2021 - 17:33
Last edited 01/10/2021 - 17:41 by 1 other user

Hi all,

Anyone know any trustable hybrid mechanics that can work on a hybrid Camry? I think mine needs a near HV inverter - it has a powertrain fault code P0A94-127 .
Toyota doesn't want anything to do with it since it's out of warranty.

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  • Muzeeb on 01/10/2021 - 17:37
    +4

    Toyota doesn't want anything to do with it since its out of warranty.

    So they didn't even offer a quote to repair?

    • aoeueoa on 01/10/2021 - 23:24

      that doesn't sound like Toyota. they'll repair it for a price im sure. Whats the full story?

      • alexlim2000 on 02/10/2021 - 09:49

        i took it to Toyota a year ago with a good description of what I've done to diagnose, and how to reproduce the issue.

        Toyota just reset the DTC codes and said they couldn't reproduce , and charged me $400. Gave them a call the next day with the DTC showing again, and they quoted they wanted another $400 just to have another look around.

        Its a 2011 Camry Hybrid that's done 280k's.

  • TPM1978 on 01/10/2021 - 18:25

    Have you checked (carefully and with the right HV gloves) that all the plugs are secure and not corroded?

    • JimmyF on 01/10/2021 - 19:10

      Disconnect the HV battery before you start touching things ;)

      But even without disconnecting the HV battery, if the car is switched off, the HV battery relays are open.

  • JimmyF on 01/10/2021 - 19:11

    How old is the car?

    Are you sure its a inverter?

    https://www.dtcdecode.com/Toyota/P0A94-127

    http://zatonevkredit.ru/repair_manuals/raw_content/RM1000000…

    • alexlim2000 on 02/10/2021 - 09:48

      Thanks, the service guide helps, but unfortunately, I don't have the tools.

      That being said, it happens pretty reliably when trying to drive uphill, or demanding power at around 90-100km/h. - Can be consistently reproduced after resetting DTC codes.

      So it doesn't seem to be wiring (else it would happen at odd times or when the car jolts around).

      The 127 code is also the only code output, so it doesn't appear to be an issue with any other Hybrid System.
      This leaves - Hybrid Transaxle, or Inverter with Converter assy.

      • csimpson on 07/10/2021 - 16:56

        The tools and parts together will be cheaper than paying someone else to fix it. Only one way to learn, and that's by doing it - and then you can do it again next time.

  • brad1-8tsi on 02/10/2021 - 07:26

    I'm interested to follow this as lately I've been wondering if there's a market for a specialist independent EV workshop (and where do you get training beyond your trade knowledge).

  • BLAIL on 02/10/2021 - 13:23

    Maybe try https://www.carh.com.au/services/ (never used as I don't have a Hybrid myself)

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