OBD Guide

P1A51

Drive Motor 1 Control Module Read Only Memory

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Problems starting the engine
  • Unstable operation of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Damage to the motor controller software
  • Control module power problems
  • Short circuit in the controller circuit
  • Mechanical damage to the module
  • Corrosion of contacts or connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check fault codes and freeze frame data
  2. Test the control module power circuit
  3. Inspect connectors and wiring harness for damage
  4. Update or reflash the control module software
  5. If necessary, replace motor control module 1

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