OBD Guide

P0CDC

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit C Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • System transition to emergency mode
  • Unstable operation of the hybrid system
  • Problems with regenerative braking

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Engine position sensor malfunction
  • Wiring Harness Problems
  • Control module (PCM) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect and clean connector contacts
  3. Check the resistance of the position sensor
  4. Scan the system for additional trouble codes
  5. If necessary, replace the engine position sensor

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