Help (for Highlander Hybrid - DC converter code)

[sam.george]

Hi,

I drive a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2WD. A few days ago, my car just wont start. The techs ran a diagnostic test and the error message is P0A08. After googling, I realise that is a DC converter problem.

Can anyone give me any headers as to how this problem can be solved and the cost of a DC converter for my car. I am resident in Ghana and the Toyota dealership here does not service hybrid models.

Thanks guys for any help.

Sami

[Daox]

If you're still under 100k miles you should be under warranty for that still. I'd call up a dealer who does service hybrid models.

[sam.george]

Hi Daox, I sure am under 100k. Actually just under 40k but i am resident in Ghana. Any solutions ur dealer friend can suggest.

I had a friend put my entire hybrid inverter train in his car and it works just fine. I dont know now if it is a problem with the hybrid battery or the gear box sensor.

[bwilson4web]

Originally Posted by sam.george

I drive a 2006 Toyota Highlander Hybrid 2WD. A few days ago, my car just wont start. The techs ran a diagnostic test and the error message is P0A08. . . .

You might want to consider self-maintenance:

• Knowledge - (TIS)
• TechStream-lite - your laptop and the rest from TIS
• tools - metric, VOM, e.t.c.

Originally Posted by sam.george

Can anyone give me any headers as to how this problem can be solved . . .

The TIS manuals for you car would be a good start. When I bought my 2003 Prius, I bought the maintenance manuals and schematics. It has been my roadmap to the car systems.

Originally Posted by sam.george

. . . the cost of a DC converter for my car.

This Toyota shop has many parts 'online'. I have no idea of what the part number but this would be a good place to start:

Genuine Toyota Parts, Toyota World, TRD Supercharger, Toyota Parts, Toyota Accessories, Discounts on Toyota Parts

GOOD LUCK!
Bob Wilson