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PowertrainP0C17

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Drive motor 'A' position sensor not learned

25 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 25

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP0C17No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0C17No description available Powertrain
BYDP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
CheryP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0C17No description available Powertrain
DFFSP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0C17Drivmotor 'A' positionsensor ej inlärd BrandPowertrain
FordP0C17DTC: 54 mevcut muss BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
GMP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0C17Drive Motor Position Not Learned BrandPowertrain
HondaP0C17No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP0C17No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0C17No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
OpelP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0C17No description available Powertrain
SaabP0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0C17Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned BrandPowertrain
ToyotaP0C17Drive motor 'A' position sensor not learned 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 4

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P0C17 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
HyundaiP0C1700After OK is pressed, the diagnosis tool would show the learning result later. Restart the vehicle if the learning is successful, then DTC would turn inactive from active BrandPowertrain
PorscheP0C1700No description available Powertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0C1776Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned. Wrong Mounting Position BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0C1778Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Not Learned. Alignment or Adjustment Incorrect BrandPowertrain

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