OBD Guide

P0A5E

Drive Motor A Phase U Current Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Check Engine Light Illuminated
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Unusual noises from the electric motor
  • Reduced performance of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Inverter or power electronics fault
  • Problems with motor windings
  • Damage to phase U wiring harness
  • Faulty current sensors
  • Problems with the hybrid system control unit

How to Fix

  1. High voltage system diagnostics
  2. Checking the integrity of the motor windings
  3. Testing the inverter operation
  4. Checking current sensors and their circuits
  5. Hybrid system control unit software update

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