OBD Guide

P0A51

Drive Motor A Current Sensor Circuit

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unstable engine operation
  • The car may go into emergency mode

Causes

  • Motor current sensor fault A
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Contact corrosion
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the current sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for damage
  3. Check the resistance of the current sensor
  4. Scan the control unit for additional errors
  5. If necessary, replace the current sensor

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