Flash: Hybrid Control Processor (HCP) and
Auxiliary Hybrid Control Processor (AHCP) Updates
**Customers may experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination. Upon further investigation
the technician may find the following Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) has been set in the Hybrid Control
Processor (HCP) module:
? P16F0-00 - SPI Comm Hardware Fault.
Customer may experience one or more of the following:
? Unexpected engine start during a crank (customer is expecting EV mode but the gas engine starts).**
? ?Service Charging System? popup when keying the vehicle to off while still in drive.
? Engine must be started twice to achieve drive ready (at low temperatures around 30°C, 22°F) when the vehicle was entered
and started quickly.
? Radiator fan cycling while in park and with vehicle operational. May be described as ?breathing? sound from the front of the
vehicle.
? "Performance Limited, Service Fuel System? popup while driving.
? Radiator fan spinning at max speed while charging. The vehicle is providing max cooling when the charging module reaches
high temperature. May be described as a loud sound that disappears when the vehicle is unplugged.
? Poor cabin heat in electric mode.
? Temporary loss of cabin cooling (<5s) while driving in electric mode.
? State of Charge (SoC) dropping lower than expected while in eSave Battery Charge mode.
? Turtle mode while refueling in hot ambient.
? Unable to enter electric mode driving while FORM is active.
This bulletin involves reprogramming the HCP and AHCP or also known as Power Inverter Module (PIM) with the
latest available software.
NOTE: Additional module flashes are required for this update to be effective. The following modules are all
to be updated along with this HCP and AHCP update:
? Powertrain Control Module (PCM).
? Transmission Control Module (TCM).
