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DTC P0A09-265 DC / DC Converter Status Circuit Low Input; DTC P0A10-263 DC / DC Converter Status Circuit High Input: Description

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The DC/DC converter converts the DC 288 V of the HV battery into DC 12 V in order to supply power to areas such as the vehicle's lighting, audio and ECU systems. In addition, it charges the auxiliary battery. A transistor bridge circuit initially converts' DC 288 V into alternating current, and a transformer lowers its voltage. Then, it is rectified and smoothed (into DC) and converted into DC 12 V.

The DC/DC converter controls the output voltage in order to keep a constant voltage at the terminals of the auxiliary battery.

Fig 1: DTC P0A09-265 DC / DC Converter Status Circuit Low Input System Diagram
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The HV control ECU uses the NODD signal line to transmit a stop command to the DC/DC converter and receive signals indicating the normal or abnormal conditions of the 12 V charging system.

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 HV control ECU monitors the operation of the DC/DC converter and alerts the driver if it detects a malfunction.

DTC DETECTION TROUBLE CONDITION

DTC No. INF Code DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area
P0A09 265 Open or GND short in NODD signal circuit of DC/DC converter
  • Wire harness or connector
  • w/ converter inverter assembly
P0A10 263 +B short in NODD signal circuit of DC/DC converter
  • Wire harness or connector
  • w/ converter inverter assembly