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Diagnostic reference · P0A20

P0A20

Motor Torque Sensor Circuit High

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

What it means

P0A20 means Motor Torque Sensor Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0A20, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0A20 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to power in the motor torque sensor circuit
  • An open in the torque sensor ground
  • A motor torque sensor that reads high
  • A control module fault

What to do next

  1. Read motor torque sensor voltage on a scan tool
  2. Check the circuit for a short to power
  3. Test the torque sensor ground
  4. Inspect the torque sensor connector
  5. Replace the sensor if the reading is fixed high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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