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P0A3C

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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What does this code mean?

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A code identifies a detected condition, not a part that must automatically be replaced.

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Manufacturer communications

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TSB 25-2446 ↗

FORD

This article supersedes TSB 23-2316 to update the Service Procedure and labor operations from M-Time to AP-Time and add a limit. Some of the vehicles listed in the Model statement above, may exhibit an illuminated powertrain temperature warning lamp accompanied by a "Motor Coolant Over Temperature" message in the instrument pane…

TSB_ELE364 ↗

KIA

TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN: SERVICE ACTION: MOTOR CONTROL UNIT (MCU) LOGIC IMPROVEMENT (SA596) - This bulletin provides the procedure to update the Motor Control Unit (MCU) software on certain 2025MY Sorento HEV (MQ4 HEV) vehicles equipped with 19” wheels and produced from March 4, 2024 through November 9, 2024. The affected veh…

TSB 23-2316 ↗

FORD

Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit an illuminated powertrain temperature warning lamp accompanied by a Motor coolant over temperature message in the instrument panel cluster (IPC) with DTC P0A3C:94 stored in either the secondary on-board diagnostic control module B (SOBDMB) and/or the secondary on-board diagnost…

SSM 51761 ↗

FORD

Some 2022-2023 F-150 Lightning vehicles may exhibit diagnostic trouble code P0A3C:94 stored in either the secondary on-board diagnostic control module B (SOBDMB) and/or secondary on-board diagnostic control module C (SOBDMC). This may be due to the software within either the SOBDMB and/or SOBDMC. Engineering is currently working…

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A listed vehicle is a research lead. Confirm the engine, production range and software in the manufacturer's information.

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MakeModelModel year
AcuraILX HYBRID ↗2013
FordESCAPE ↗2005
FordF-150 ↗2023
FordF-150 ↗2022
FordF-150 LIGHTNING BEV ↗2023
FordF-150 LIGHTNING BEV ↗2022
HondaCIVIC HYBRID ↗2015
HondaCIVIC HYBRID ↗2014

Can I keep driving?

A code alone cannot establish whether driving is safe. A flashing malfunction light, severe shaking, overheating, oil-pressure warning or loss of braking or steering needs prompt attention. Stop in a safe place and seek assistance when control or engine safety is affected. Follow the vehicle handbook.