OBD Guide

P0E31

DC/DC Converter Voltage Sensor A Circuit

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced hybrid system efficiency
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable operation of the electrical system

Causes

  • Malfunction of the voltage sensor of the DC/DC converter
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Problems with the DC/DC converter itself
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Check connections and connectors
  3. Test the voltage sensor
  4. Check the operation of the DC/DC converter
  5. Replace a faulty sensor or converter

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