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P0A2A

Drive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit

Electrical fault on the temperature sensor inside drive motor A windings. The sensor is used to derate motor torque when winding temperature approaches the insulation limit.

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

Symptoms

  • EV/hybrid system warning light on
  • Reduced motor power or torque
  • Possible limp mode or vehicle shutdown

Common causes

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

  • Sensor failedCommon
  • Wiring faultPossible

Parts involved

  • Drive Motor A
  • Motor Temperature Sensor
  • Wiring Harness

P0A2A 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.