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DTC P0A30-11: Drive Motor "B" Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground; DTC P0A30-15: Drive Motor "B" Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open [12/2019 - 11/2023]: Description

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The resistance of the thermistor built into the rear motor temperature sensor changes in accordance with changes in the rear motor temperature. The lower the rear motor temperature, the higher the thermistor resistance. Conversely, the higher the rear motor temperature, the lower the resistance.

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DTC No. Detection Item DTC Detection Condition Trouble Area MIL Warning Indicate
P0A30-11 Drive Motor "B" Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Ground Short to ground in the rear motor temperature sensor circuit
(1 trip detection logic)
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU
  • Rear motor temperature sensor (Rear traction motor with transaxle assembly)
Does not come on Master Warning: Comes on
P0A30-15 Drive Motor "B" Temperature Sensor Circuit Short to Battery or Open Open or short to +B in the rear motor temperature sensor circuit
(1 trip detection logic)
  • Wire harness or connector
  • Hybrid vehicle control ECU
  • Rear motor temperature sensor (Rear traction motor with transaxle assembly)
Does not come on Master Warning: Comes on
RELATED DATA LIST

DTC No. Data List
P0A30-11 Rear Motor Temperature
P0A30-15

HINT: 

After confirming that DTC P0A30-11 or P0A30-15 is output, use the GTS to check "Rear Motor Temperature" in the Data List.

Displayed Temperature Malfunction
-40°C (-40°F) Open circuit or short to +B
215°C (419°F) Short to ground