P0A21
Motor Torque Sensor Circuit Intermittent
What it means
P0A21 means Motor Torque Sensor Circuit Intermittent.
Where it lives
For P0A21, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0A21 reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- An intermittent open or short in the motor torque sensor circuit
- A failing motor torque sensor
- A loose motor torque sensor connector
- Electrical interference on the sensor circuit
- A fault in the hybrid control module
What to do next
- Wiggle test the motor torque sensor harness
- Inspect the sensor connector
- Read motor torque sensor live data
- Check the sensor calibration
- Replace the motor torque sensor if the signal is erratic
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.