OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0C59 Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
The position sensor channel A of drive motor B reports a circuit intermittent/erratic fault. Phase commutation feedback impaired on this channel.
Is it safe to drive with P0C59?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyConnector not seated
- PossibleNoisy ground reference
- Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
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
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Drive Motor B Position Sensor A, Wiring Harness, Hybrid Control Module
Related codes
- P0C54Drive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit A Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0C5EDrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0C63Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0CDEDrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit C Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0C56Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit A Range/Performance
- P0C57Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit A Circuit Low
- P0C58Drive Motor B Position Sensor Circuit A Circuit High
- P0C5ADrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Circuit
- P0C5BDrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Range/Performance
- P0C5CDrive Motor A Position Sensor Circuit B Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.