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P0A00

Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit

The hybrid control module detects an out-of-range signal from the temperature sensor of the inverter/motor electronics coolant loop. This sensor protects power electronics from overheating.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: shop_only

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Temperature sensor failedCommon
  • Wiring or connector faultPossible

Parts involved

  • Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor
  • Hybrid Inverter
  • Wiring Harness

P0A00 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.