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Diagnostic reference · P0A00

P0A00

Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0A00 means Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor A Circuit.

Where it lives

For P0A00, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0A00 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A failed motor electronics coolant temperature sensor A
  • Open or short in the sensor A wiring
  • Corrosion in the sensor A connector
  • Low coolant level or degraded coolant
  • Sensor A resistance drift out of range

What to do next

  1. Check coolant level and condition
  2. Inspect the motor electronics coolant temperature sensor A connector
  3. Test sensor A resistance against the temperature chart
  4. Read sensor A live data
  5. Replace motor electronics coolant temperature sensor A if out of range
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.