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P0A43

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent

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

What it means

P0A43 means Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Intermittent.

Where it lives

For P0A43, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0A43 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A drive motor A position sensor connector losing contact
  • Chafed wiring in the sensor harness
  • A worn motor bearing affecting the sensor
  • A control module fault

What to do next

  1. Road test and watch drive motor A position sensor data
  2. Wiggle test the sensor connector and harness
  3. Inspect the motor bearing
  4. Check the control module for related codes
  5. Replace the sensor if the signal drops
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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