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Diagnostic reference · P0A46

P0A46

Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0A46 means Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0A46, the part to look at first is the sensor named here.

Check these first

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

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor B position sensor data on a scan tool
  2. Test the sensor circuit
  3. Inspect the sensor connector
  4. Check for electrical interference
  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.