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P0A90 Chevrolet Code - Drive Motor Performance

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What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P0A90 Chevrolet?

NOTE: The causes shown may not be a complete list of all potential problems, and it is possible that there may be other causes.
  • Inspect the drive belt for cracks, wear and contamination
  • Faulty Starter Generator
  • Starter Generator harness is open or shorted
  • Starter Generator circuit poor electrical connection
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How to Fix the DTC P0A90 Chevrolet?

Check the 'Possible Causes' listed above. Visually inspect the related wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and look for broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded connector pins.

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What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

The cost to diagnose the P0A90 Chevrolet code is 1.0 hour of labor. The diagnosis time and labor rates at auto repair shops vary depending on the location, make and model of the vehicle, and even the engine type. Most auto repair shops charge between $75 and $150 per hour.

What are Code Possible Symptoms?

  • Engine Light ON (or Service Engine Soon Warning Light)

What Does the P0A90 Chevrolet Code Mean?

The generator control module also called the starter generator control module is comprised of the following three control modules; the hybrid powertrain control module, 14 volt power module and the drive motor control module. These three control modules are non serviceable and are part of the generator control module.
The eAssist hybrid system has a starter generator also called a drive motor. The starter generator is mounted to the front of the engine and is mechanically connected to the crankshaft pulley by a serpentine belt.
The hybrid powertrain control module receives an engine RPM signal over serial data and compares that value to the starter generator rpm received from the drive motor control module. The hybrid powertrain control module uses a ratio of these two speeds to determine if the drive belt is missing or slipping.

P0A90 Chevrolet Code - Drive Motor Performance

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