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PowertrainP0C53

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Drive motor 'A' position sensor circuit 'A' high

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 CVP0C53No description available Powertrain
BAIC MotorP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
Mercedes-BenzP0C53No description available Powertrain
BYDP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
CheryP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
DaewooP0C53No description available Powertrain
DFFSP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
DFFXP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
DFXKP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
EOBDP0C53Drivmotor 'A' posisjonssensor krets 'A' høy BrandPowertrain
GeelyP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
GMP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
Great WallP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
HafeiP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
HoldenP0C53Drive Motor Position Sensor Circuit 1 High Voltage BrandPowertrain
HondaP0C53No description available Powertrain
HyundaiP0C53No description available Powertrain
IsuzuP0C53No description available Powertrain
Land RoverP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
OpelP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
PeugeotP0C53No description available Powertrain
SaabP0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
MG (SAIC)P0C53Drive Motor 'A' Position Sensor Circuit 'A' High BrandPowertrain
SubaruP0C53No description available Powertrain
ToyotaP0C53Drive motor 'A' position sensor circuit 'A' high 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 P0C53 and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Mercedes-BenzP0C5300Electric circuit 1 of position sensor 'Electric machine A' has a short circuit to positive. BrandPowertrain

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