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Diagnostic reference · P0CDB

P0CDB

Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit C Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0CDB means Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit C Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0CDB, the description names the sensor as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A sensor C winding whose output drifts with motor speed
  • An air gap or runout problem at the sensor C target
  • A worn sensor C bearing or tone ring
  • Resistance in the sensor C wiring
  • A motor control module misreading the sensor C signal

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor A position sensor C data on a scan tool
  2. Compare the sensor C signal across the motor speed range
  3. Inspect the sensor C target for runout
  4. Measure the sensor C circuit resistance
  5. Replace the sensor if the signal drifts
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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