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P0A4A

Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit Overspeed

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

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

  1. Inspect the motor B position sensor wiring and connectors
  2. Check the resolver circuit for opens, shorts and shield faults
  3. Compare the motor B position signal with motor A on a scan tool
  4. Check for abnormal noise or binding from drive motor B
  5. Replace the position sensor or resolver if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.