OBD Guide

P0CDA

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit C

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced power or unstable operation of the hybrid system
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Problems with regenerative braking
  • Increased fuel consumption in hybrid models

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Malfunction of the position sensor itself
  • Connector problems or contact corrosion
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control module
  • Wiring harness damage

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for damage
  3. Test the position sensor with a multimeter
  4. Check resistance and voltage in the circuit
  5. If necessary, replace the position sensor

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