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PowertrainP0A2C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Motor temperature sensor short circuit (SL)

30 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 30

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
BYDP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
CheryP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DaihatsuP0A2CMotor temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0A2CMotor temperature sensor short circuit BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0A2CDrivmotor 'A' temperatursensor 'A' krets låg BrandPowertrain
FordP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
GeelyP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
GMP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0A2CDrive Motor Temperature Sensor Circuit Low Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0A2CDrive motor A - temperature sensor - circuit low BrandPowertrain
MazdaP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
OpelP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
PeroduaP0A2CMotor temperature sensor BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
SaabP0A2CDrive Motor A Temperature Sensor Circuit Low BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0A2CMotor Temp Sensor Out of Range Fault Low BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0A2CNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP0A2CMotor temperature sensor short circuit (SL) BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 2

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0A2C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP0A2C00Der Temperatursensor 'Elektrische Maschine A' hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0A2CFFDer Temperatursensor 'Elektrische Maschine A' hat Kurzschluss nach Masse. Sensor 2. BrandPowertrain

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