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HOMESERVICE MANUALSMERCURY2010MARINER HYBRID, AWDREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 1380 (ENGINE CONTROLS - POWERTRAIN DTC CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONS (HYBRID))DIAGNOSTIC TROUBLE CODE (DTC) CHARTS AND DESCRIPTIONSDTC P0A18: MOTOR TORQUE SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWD
DTC P0A18: Motor Torque Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
2010 Mercury Mariner Hybrid, AWDSECTION DTC P0A18: Motor Torque Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
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P0A18 - MOTOR TORQUE SENSOR CIRCUIT RANGE/PERFORMANCE
| Description: | The powertrain control module (PCM) checks the amount of the traction motor torque delivered, by monitoring the frequency of the torque of motor AC (TMAC) signal. This DTC indicates the TMAC signal is out of expected range. | ||
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| Diagnostic Aids: | Monitor the PCM MTQ_OUT parameter identification (PID). The PID value should be 0 Nm (0 lb ft) in PARK or NEUTRAL if the brake pedal is not applied. | ||
| Application | Key On Engine Off | Key On Engine Running | Continuous Memory |
| All | GO to PINPOINT TEST TD . | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.