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Diagnostic reference · P0A48

P0A48

Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit High

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

What it means

P0A48 means Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0A48, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0A48 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • An open signal wire between the drive motor B position sensor and the control module
  • A poor ground at the motor B position sensor
  • A failed position sensor inside drive motor B
  • A loose or corroded motor B sensor connector
  • A short to voltage on the motor B signal wire

What to do next

  1. Inspect the motor B sensor connector for looseness or corrosion
  2. Check the ground at the drive motor B position sensor
  3. Test the signal wire for an open or a short to voltage
  4. Watch the motor B position reading on live data while moving the harness
  5. Replace the motor B position sensor if the reading stays high
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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