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Diagnostic reference · P0A65

P0A65

Drive Motor A Phase W Current High

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Hybrid Propulsion

What it means

P0A65 means Drive Motor A Phase W Current High.

Check these first

  • A short circuit in the W phase winding of drive motor A
  • A short to ground or phase to phase in the W phase cable
  • Insulation breakdown inside drive motor A
  • A stuck or failed inverter transistor on the W phase
  • Overheating that has damaged the W phase insulation

What to do next

  1. Inspect the W phase cable for chafing or shorts
  2. Test the W phase winding to ground with a megohmmeter
  3. Compare W phase current with U and V under load
  4. Check motor A cooling for restriction or fan failure
  5. Replace the inverter if the W phase transistor is shorted
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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