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PowertrainP0A4A

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed

23 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 23

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0A4ANo description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
BYDP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
CheryP0A4ASpeed detection error BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
DFFSP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0A4ADrivmotor 'B' lägesgivarkrets, övervarvtal BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
GMP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
HondaP0A4ANo description available Powertrain
HyundaiP0A4ANo description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0A4ANo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0A4ADrive Motor 'B' Position Sensor Circuit Over Speed BrandPowertrain
MitsubishiP0A4ARear motor RPM fail BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0A4ANo description available Powertrain
ProtonP0A4ARear motor RPM fail BrandPowertrain
SaabP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0A4ADrive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed 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 3

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0A4A and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP0A4A00Der Positionssensor Elektrische Maschine B hat einen zu hohen Drehzahl erkannt BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0A4A84Electric Machine Under Speed Fault BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0A4A85Electric Machine Over Speed Fault BrandPowertrain

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