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HV inverter normal temperature range

Discussion in 'Gen 2 Prius Technical Discussion' started by Jo-Jo Joseph Mims, Jan 12, 2020.

  1. Jo-Jo Joseph Mims

    Jo-Jo Joseph Mims Junior Member

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    So I had got a code for inverter temperature out of range. I thought that the cooling pump had gone out, and in fact it did. I replaced it and all is fine. (Go ahead and remove the head light to access the pump... Too easy)

    I say that to say this:

    While I was diagnosing/wondering/learning I asked what the normal temperature range was... Specifically is 160-180f ok? What temp does it throw the code at?

    With the new pump I find that up to about 135f and normally running around 105-120f is normal.

    180f does not throw code, but is too high.

    I'm curious what more experienced priusmasters might say to these findings?
     
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    Thats normal about 50 degrees cooler than engine temp is what I have seen but the second you shut the car off it will do a quick heat soak and quickly reach engine temp for a while just sitting there since the 2 coolant tanks ICE & INVERTER are in the same radiator. There separate but in the same case. They improved that in a G3 there in separate cases so no heat soaking.

    I do not know the temp where it logs an overheat code. Probably like the engine somewhere about's 220?

    I hope you replaced the inverter coolant with the new pump.
     
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  3. Jo-Jo Joseph Mims

    Jo-Jo Joseph Mims Junior Member

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    It is fairly new coolant, so no... i lost very little and added less than a half pint to fill it. Ive noticed what your referring to...

    Just a note: I'm ordering and replacing the ICE coolant control valve as well...that temp is running 180-190f