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DTC P0A08-12: DC/DC Converter Status Circuit Short to Battery; DTC P0A08-14: DC/DC Converter Status Circuit Short to Ground or Open [12/2019 - 11/2023]: Description

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The DC/DC converter varies output voltage based on voltage change signals (VLO signal line) received from the motor generator control ECU.

If the vehicle is being driven with an inoperative DC/DC converter, the voltage of the auxiliary battery will drop, which will prevent the continued operation of the vehicle. Therefore, the motor generator control ECU monitors the operation of the DC/DC converter and alerts the driver if it detects a malfunction.

DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Warning Indicate
P0A08-12 DC/DC Converter Status Circuit Short to Battery Short to +B detected in DC/DC converter VLO signal line
(1 trip detection logic)
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Inverter with converter assembly
Does not come on Master Warning:
Comes on
P0A08-14 DC/DC Converter Status Circuit Short to Ground or Open Open or short to ground detected in DC/DC converter VLO signal line
(1 trip detection logic)
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Inverter with converter assembly
Does not come on Master Warning:
Comes on