P0A17: The engine torque sensor has an electrical fault
The engine torque sensor has an electrical fault. It may be the part itself, its connector or the wiring.
| Code | P0A17 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P0Axx, Hybrid and electric |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P0A17 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P0A17 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P0A13 The DC converter enabling gives a higher signal than normal
- P0A14 The engine mount A control has a broken or disconnected wire
- P0A15 The engine mount A control gives a lower signal than normal
- P0A16 The engine mount A control gives a higher signal than normal
- P0A18 The engine torque sensor gives readings outside the normal range
- P0A19 The engine torque sensor gives a lower signal than normal
- P0A1A The generator control unit is not working properly
- P0A1B The traction motor control unit A is not working properly
- P0A0F Engine failed to start
- P0A1F Battery energy control module fault
- P0A7F Hybrid battery pack deterioration
- P0A80 Replace hybrid battery pack
What does code P0A17 mean?
The engine torque sensor has an electrical fault. It may be the part itself, its connector or the wiring.
How do you clear P0A17?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P0A17 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
