Help (for Highlander Hybrid - DC converter code)
 

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

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.

HiHy 06
 

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.

You might want to consider self-maintenance:

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

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.
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