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Diagnostic reference · P0A40

P0A40

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0A40 means Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0A40, the description names the sensor as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A drive motor A position sensor that reads out of range
  • A short or open in the sensor circuit
  • A loose or corroded sensor connector
  • A control module fault
  • A drive motor A fault

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor A position sensor data on a scan tool
  2. Test the sensor circuit
  3. Inspect the sensor connector
  4. Check drive motor A operation
  5. Replace the sensor if the reading drifts
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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