P0C51

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit A Range/Performance

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Do not drive — repair immediately

Approx. repair cost

$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

Check Engine light comes on
Reduced power or unstable engine operation
Switching to emergency mode
Problems with regenerative braking
Unusual noises from the electric motor

Causes

Engine position sensor A fault
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Poor contact in sensor connectors
Wiring Harness Problems
Hybrid ECU malfunction

How to Fix

Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
Test the position sensor with a multimeter
Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
Check and update ECU software

Related codes

P0C52 P0C53 P0C50