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P0C51

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit A Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0C51 means Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit A Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0C51, start at the sensor the description names.

Check these first

  • A motor A position sensor A reading outside its normal range
  • High resistance in the position sensor A circuit
  • A position sensor A installed or calibrated wrong
  • Electrical noise on the position sensor A signal

What to do next

  1. Read motor A position sensor A on a scan tool
  2. Compare the position sensor A reading to its expected value
  3. Test the position sensor A circuit for added resistance
  4. Check the position sensor A seating and calibration
  5. Replace the position sensor A if it drifts off range
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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