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PowertrainP0A3C

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Power module over temperature

29 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 29

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0A3CNo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0A3CNo description available Powertrain
BYDP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
CheryP0A3CInverter overtemperature BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0A3CPower module over temperature BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0A3CVariklio 'A' keitiklio perkaitimas BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
GMP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0A3CNo description available Powertrain
HondaP0A3CNo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP0A3CNo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0A3CNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0A3CDrive motor A - inverter over-temperature BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0A3CIGBT1 temperature high BrandPowertrain
OpelP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0A3CNo description available Powertrain
ProtonP0A3CIGBT1 temperature high BrandPowertrain
SaabP0A3CDrive Motor A Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0A3CInverter Over Temp Fault BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0A3CNo description available Powertrain
SuzukiP0A3CDrive Motor 'A' Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain
TataP0A3CNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP0A3CPower module over temperature 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 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0A3C and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP0A3C00Drive Motor 'A' Inverter Over Temperature BrandPowertrain

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