Typical Malfunction Thresholds

2025 Toyota Highlander Hybrid XLESECTION Typical Malfunction Thresholds
P0489: EGR A CIRCUIT RANGE CHECK (LOW VOLTAGE)

Either of the following conditions is met -
Motor phase A positive terminal voltage detected by motor driver IC 0.2 V or less
Motor phase A negative terminal voltage detected by motor driver IC 0.2 V or less
P0489: EGR B CIRCUIT RANGE CHECK (LOW VOLTAGE)

Either of the following conditions is met -
Motor phase B positive terminal voltage detected by motor driver IC 0.2 V or less
Motor phase B negative terminal voltage detected by motor driver IC 0.2 V or less
P0490: EGR A CIRCUIT RANGE CHECK (HIGH CURRENT)

One of the following conditions is met -
Motor phase A positive terminal current detected by motor driver IC 1.2 A or more
Motor driver MOSFET temperature for motor phase A positive terminal detected by motor driver IC 150°C (302°F) or higher
Motor phase A negative terminal current detected by motor driver IC 1.2 A or more
Motor driver MOSFET temperature for motor phase A negative terminal detected by motor driver IC 150°C (302°F) or higher
P0490: EGR B CIRCUIT RANGE CHECK (HIGH CURRENT)

One of the following conditions is met -
Motor phase B positive terminal current detected by motor driver IC 1.2 A or more
Motor driver MOSFET temperature for motor phase B positive terminal detected by motor driver IC 150°C (302°F) or higher
Motor phase B negative terminal current detected by motor driver IC 1.2 A or more
Motor driver MOSFET temperature for motor phase B negative terminal detected by motor driver IC 150°C (302°F) or higher
RENDER: 1.0x

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