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Diagnostic reference · P0A57

P0A57

Drive Motor B Current Sensor Circuit Low

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

What it means

P0A57 means Drive Motor B Current Sensor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P0A57, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0A57 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A drive motor B current sensor reading low
  • Corrosion at the sensor connector
  • A failing drive motor B
  • A weak battery that starves the sensor

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor B current sensor voltage on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the connector for corrosion
  3. Test the sensor circuit for an open
  4. Check drive motor B for a fault
  5. Replace the sensor if the signal stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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