OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0A65 Drive Motor A Phase W Current High
Drive Motor A Phase W Current High: the control module has detected this fault condition. This affects electric-drive motor control.
Is it safe to drive with P0A65?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyShort between motor phases
- PossibleRotor stalled - high stall current
Symptoms
- EV/hybrid system warning light on
- Reduced motor power or torque
- Possible limp mode or vehicle shutdown
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 3–16 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Drive Motor A Phase W, Inverter
Related codes
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- P0A62Drive Motor A Phase V Current High
- P0A68Drive Motor B Phase U Current High
- P0A6BDrive Motor B Phase V Current High
- P0A6EDrive Motor B Phase W Current High
- P0A63Drive Motor A Phase W Current
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- P0A66Drive Motor B Phase U Current
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Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.