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P0DFA

Generator Phase U-V-W Current Sensor Correlation

The signals of the generator phase U, V and W current sensors do not correlate within the calibrated tolerance.

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

Common causes

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

  • One sensor characteristic driftedCommon
  • Ground offset between channelsPossible

Parts involved

  • Generator Phase U Current Sensor
  • Generator Phase V Current Sensor
  • Generator Phase W Current Sensor

P0DFA 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.