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2003 Hybrid overheating. Cannot find reason.

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Old 09-21-2010, 05:43 PM
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Default 2003 Hybrid overheating. Cannot find reason.

On Sep-16 my hybrid started making grinding noises and went to half power.
The temperature was high and the OBDII reader gave me P0335 [Crankshaft Position (CKP) sensor circuit, no signal]
I bought a new TDC Sense and replaced it today as well as topping off my fluids.
The coolant had gotten low.

After a few miles of test driving,
The check engine light came on and the car had the same symptoms.
This time the OBDII reader came up with
P1449 [Battery Module Overheating,Battery Cell Overheating, Battery Module Individual Voltage Input Deviation, Battery Module Deterioration, Battery Module Deviation]
P1600 [TCM Internal Watchdog Operation]

I doubt the battery would cause the noise.
I'm leaning more towards to Transmission Control Module.
What is the TCM and where is it located?
 
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Old 09-22-2010, 01:11 PM
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Alright,
I've isolated it to the the radiator fan.
It seems that causes the overheating which causes all the other stuff.

I tested all relays and fuses.
They all work.
I tested the fan motor.
It works.
I tested the voltage to the fan.
it reads 0.
 
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Old 09-22-2010, 03:23 PM
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Default Update 2

I got the fans working,
And double checked all my fluids,
But it still overheats.
It didn't throw any OBDII codes this time,
But I suspect that's because I got home before it did.
Any ideas?
 
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Old 09-22-2010, 06:37 PM
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Make sure to bleed the cooling system of air pockets. Sometimes there's a bleeder close to the thermostat (check the manual for your car).

Also, a thermostat that's stuck closed would cause overheating without throwing trouble codes.
 
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