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Diagnostic reference · P0A52

P0A52

Drive Motor A Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0A52 means Drive Motor A Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0A52, the description names the sensor as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A drive motor A current sensor that drifts under load
  • Chafed wiring in the sensor harness
  • A sensor connector with a backed out pin
  • Excessive current draw from drive motor A

What to do next

  1. Compare drive motor A current sensor data to a known good value
  2. Wiggle test the sensor harness and connector
  3. Measure the sensor output across its operating range
  4. Check drive motor A for excessive current draw
  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.