P0A2B fault code: what it means

P0A2B: Drive motor A temperature sensor range/performance on a Lexus hybrid. Power may be limited to protect the motor.

Engine and gearbox (powertrain) · Minor

Usual causes, most likely first

temperature sensor or wiring fault
low or old hybrid transmission fluid
inverter/MG ECU fault

P0A2B by make

Lexus

Drive motor A temperature sensor range/performance on a Lexus hybrid. Power may be limited to protect the motor.

Usual causes: temperature sensor or wiring fault; low or old hybrid transmission fluid; inverter/MG ECU fault

Toyota

Drive motor A (MG2) temperature sensor range/performance fault. The hybrid ECU may cut power to protect the motor.

Usual causes: temperature sensor or wiring fault at the transaxle; low or old transaxle fluid; inverter/MG ECU fault

What the repair usually costs

CVT / e-CVT replacement with remanufactured unit (hybrid SUV)NZ$9,450–NZ$12,590 · A$9,170–A$12,540
Hybrid battery new genuine (Camry / RAV4 / Kluger / Lexus)NZ$5,310–NZ$10,550 · A$5,120–A$9,890
EV drive motor bearing noise repair (unit out, bearings replaced)NZ$1,120–NZ$2,950 · A$1,200–A$3,090
EV drive unit / motor replace (exchange or used)NZ$5,580–NZ$15,340 · A$6,120–A$16,200

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Before you clear it

Write the code down or photograph the scanner first. A code that comes straight back after clearing points to a fault that is still there. A car whose codes were cleared just before you arrived may be hiding one: the scanner's readiness monitors show "not ready" for a while after codes are cleared.

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