DTC P0A1B - Drive Motor A Control Module

2018 Ford Fusion Platinum HybridSECTION DTC P0A1B - Drive Motor A Control Module
P0A1B - DRIVE MOTOR A CONTROL MODULE

Description:  This DTC sets when the TCM detects the difference between the motor torque estimate and command has exceeded a calibrated threshold, or if the total estimated torque has exceeded a calibrated threshold in the wrong direction.
Possible Causes: 
  • Software incompatibility issue
  • Damaged TCM
Diagnostic Aids:  Verify the SOBDMC is at the latest calibration level. Clear the SOBDMC DTCs. Repeat the self-test. If the DTC is retrieved again, install a new TCM. Refer to the appropriate Automatic Transmission article. Refer to FLASH ELECTRICALLY ERASABLE PROGRAMMABLE READ ONLY MEMORY (EEPROM) , Programming the TRID Block for a Replacement TCM.
Application  Key On Engine Off  Key On Engine Running  Continuous Memory 
All Refer to the Description, Possible Causes and Diagnostic Aids for the DTC.
RENDER: 1.0x

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