OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0A16 Engine Mount A Control Circuit High
The active engine mount A control circuit reports a control circuit high condition. Vibration damping cannot be modulated.
Is it safe to drive with P0A16?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyControl wire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen actuator
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–5 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Engine Mount A, Wiring Harness, Ecm
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.