DTC P1A8A-96: DC/DC Converter Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance Fail: General Description
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The Low voltage DC-DC Converter (LDC) converts high voltage to low voltage and charges the auxiliary battery. The LDC is located in the Hybrid Powertrain Control Unit (HPCU).
The cooling system is to prevent the LDC from overheating.