P0A49

Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Instability of the hybrid system
power reduction
Check Engine light comes on
failures during acceleration
possible engine vibrations

Causes

damage to the sensor wiring harness
malfunction of the position sensor itself
poor contact in the sensor connector
corrosion or oxidation of contacts
problems with the hybrid system control unit

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor wiring harness
Check the connections and contacts of the sensor
Test the position sensor with a multimeter
If necessary, replace the position sensor
Reset the error code and check the system

Related codes

P0A48 P0A50 P0A51