Powertrain
generic / SAE
P0A3B
Generator A Over Temperature
Generator A reports temperature above the safe operating threshold.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP0
Range / numberA / 3B
Possible causes
- Generator cooling failure high
- Sustained high generator load medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: hard
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 400–3000 €
- Estimated time: 2–10 h
- Component: generator a
- Component: generator temp sensor
- MIL / check engine light
- limp mode possible
Sources
References
sae:J2012