My -06 Honda Civic Hybrid had a check engine light 7 days ago, with code: P0A3F. There's an orange engine light, orange IMF light, and a red battery light. Disconnecting car battery did not reset the lights. Assuming there really is a motor rotor position sensor failure, is the car safe to drive? What are the possibilities of what could happen if I never got this fixed? Car seems to be running well, although sometimes it seems jerky at lower speeds. (I cannot be sure whether I am imagining that, since i am paying close attention now and was not, before now.)
Additional notes: The car was taken to a Honda dealer to evaluate; I am dissatisfied with the information I was given: *wrong* error code [they gave me P0A31, probably a typo!), plus the name of the problem. Please tell me what is the name of the diagnostic routine they should have run, and I can ask them if they did this.
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Hello, this concern is related to the rotor position components indeed, which is accessed by removing the eCVT transmission. No, the car is not terribly safe to drive, and yes the problem is likely to reoccur. When the problem occurs, you will have a drop out in acceleration and possibly put yourself at safety risk.
There is a diagnostic routine related to this trouble code, which is not automatically condemning of the rotor position sensor an related components. It is essential you have a Honda hybrid specialist evaluate this concern. It is not an easy diagnosis and is not something that a "do it yourself" mechanic can resolve.
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The car was evaluated at a Honda dealer, though I still don't have complete info about what they found. Can you tell me the name of the diagnostic routine, so I can ask the shop whether it has been performed? Sadly, I am in MA (though the site initially recorded me as being in TX, no idea why!) so I cannot bring it to you.
Hello, to find a repair facility near you, change your location and do a search.
I can't copy and publish troubleshooting routines here because it's proprietary and way too complicated for this forum. You can attempt to get information by using a site like www.alldatadiy.com or similar. Either way, you'll need a professional with Honda hybrid experience anyway. Dealerships are typically a reliable source, also some local hybrid experts. Good luck.
The car was evaluated at a Honda dealer, though I still don't have complete info about what they found. Can you tell me the name of the diagnostic routine, so I can ask the shop whether it has been performed? Sadly, I am in MA (though the site initially recorded me as being in TX, no idea why!) so I cannot bring it to you.
Hello, to find a repair facility near you, change your location and do a search. I can't copy and publish troubleshooting routines here because it's proprietary and way too complicated for this forum. You can attempt to get information by using a site like www.alldatadiy.com or similar. Either way, you'll need a professional with Honda hybrid experience anyway. Dealerships are typically a reliable source, also some local hybrid experts. Good luck.