P0A4A
Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed
What it means
P0A4A means Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed.
Where it lives
For P0A4A, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0A4A reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- A failed drive motor B position sensor
- A short or open in the position sensor circuit
- A resolver wiring fault between the motor and inverter
- Mechanical damage inside drive motor B
What to do next
- Inspect the motor B position sensor wiring and connectors
- Check the resolver circuit for opens, shorts and shield faults
- Compare the motor B position signal with motor A on a scan tool
- Check for abnormal noise or binding from drive motor B
- Replace the position sensor or resolver if the circuit tests good
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.