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P0A44

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed

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

What it means

P0A44 means Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed.

Where it lives

For P0A44, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0A44 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A drive motor A position sensor that is faulty
  • A motor speed above the normal range
  • A short or open in the sensor circuit
  • A control module fault

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor A speed and position data on a scan tool
  2. Verify the motor speed against the commanded value
  3. Test the sensor circuit for short or open
  4. Inspect the sensor connector
  5. Replace the sensor if the reading is erratic
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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