P0A45

Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Hybrid system power reduction
Unstable operation of the electric motor
The car goes into emergency mode
Increased fuel consumption

Causes

Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Motor position sensor B fault
Poor contact in wiring connectors
Mechanical damage to the sensor
Malfunction of the hybrid system control module

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion
Check the resistance of the position sensor
Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
Test the operation of the hybrid system after repair

Related codes

P0A46 P0A44 P0A47