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P0A93: Inverter Cooling System Performance.

Powertrain · GenericP0A93
Stop and fix now
What it means

The hybrid inverter isn't being cooled properly.

How serious

Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.

Where a shop starts

Failed inverter coolant pump. Then: low inverter coolant.

Owners named P0A93 in 6 complaints to the U.S. government, most often on the Toyota Prius.

Cars owners report it on

Complaints that name P0A93, by model. Raw counts, not a failure rate: popular models get more complaints.

The details

What P0A93 means

The hybrid inverter isn't being cooled properly. The car can shut down to protect it.

Can I drive with P0A93?

Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.

50% of the owner complaints that name P0A93 also say the car warning lights and electrical faults. A complaint can describe more than one problem, so this doesn't prove the code caused it.

Common causes of P0A93
  • Failed inverter coolant pump
  • Low inverter coolant

A shop should confirm the cause with a scan and tests before replacing parts.

What owners describe
  • Warning lights and electrical faults: 50% of complaints

Share of complaints naming the code whose text also mentions each problem.

Related codes

P0A94 P0A80 P0AA6 P0A7F P0A43 P0A0A P0A08

Quick answers

What does P0A93 mean?

Inverter Cooling System Performance. The hybrid inverter isn't being cooled properly. The car can shut down to protect it.

Can I drive with P0A93?

Stop and fix now. Don't put it off. This can affect safety, stall the car or cause expensive damage.

What causes P0A93?

Failed inverter coolant pump; Low inverter coolant.

Counts: NHTSA owner complaints whose text names P0A93. A complaint is an owner's report, not a diagnosis. Meanings: the standard SAE J2012 definitions in our own words; manufacturer codes only where verified for that make. General information, not repair advice for your car.

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