Voltage Converter: Description and Operation

DC-DC Converter
Instead of using an alternator to maintain the 12 V battery, the electrical system uses a DC-DC converter. The converter converts high voltage direct current into low voltage direct current with little energy loss.

The DC-DC converter will illuminate the charging system indicator in the gauge assembly if a problem is detected in the 12 V charging system.

The DC-DC converter has a temperature monitoring system that will signal the MCM if its temperature is abnormally high. If needed, the MCM can signal the DC-DC converter to shut down.