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OBD-II · Engine and powertrain (P)

P0A7A

Generator inverter performance

What it means

The inverter that controls the hybrid's generator motor (which also starts the engine) has reported a fault.

Symptoms

  • Hybrid system warning light
  • Engine may not start
  • Loss of power or car will not go into READY

Likely causes, most likely first

Likely causes, most likely first
No.Cause
01inverter overheating from a failed coolant pump or low coolant
02internal inverter failure
03generator motor or high-voltage cable fault
04low 12V battery voltage

What to check, step by step

  1. 01Check the inverter coolant level and pump operation
  2. 02Test the 12V battery
  3. 03Read all hybrid codes and sub-codes
  4. 04Check for software updates or recalls for the inverter
  5. 05Have a high-voltage qualified technician test the inverter and generator