OBD Guide

P0C17

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Not Learned

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Unstable engine operation
  • Problems with regenerative braking

Causes

  • The sensor training procedure has not been completed
  • Engine position sensor A fault
  • Problems with the sensor electrical circuit
  • Failures in the hybrid system software
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the engine position sensor A
  2. Check the integrity of the sensor electrical circuit
  3. Perform the sensor training procedure using diagnostic equipment
  4. If necessary, replace the position sensor
  5. Update hybrid system software

Related codes

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