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P0A18

Motor Torque Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

The drive motor torque sensor reports a circuit range/performance fault. Motor torque feedback is unreliable.

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

Common causes

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

  • Torque sensor failedCommon
  • Wiring faultPossible
  • Sensor element aged beyond calibration windowLess likely

Parts involved

  • Motor Torque Sensor
  • Wiring Harness
  • Hybrid Control Module

P0A18 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.