P0DA6 code meaning
Drive Motor B Inverter Voltage Sensor A Circuit High
Powertrain system Generic code P0Dxx codes Check engine light
What P0DA6 means
P0DA6 is the upper-limit fault of the rear inverter voltage signal: the reading sticks near the top, as with a short to the sensor supply, or the bus really is overvolted. Mitsubishi checks it in the rear motor control unit of the 2018 Outlander PHEV whenever that unit is powered with 8 to 16 V; a sensor output above 4.7 V, standing for about 440 V, held for 0.3 s sets the code. The manual then looks at the other units: only if the front unit also stores P0D30 and the generator unit P1078 does it go on to the high-voltage fuse and cabling, because a shared high reading points to the battery or HV circuit. If the rear unit is alone, it is replaced straight away. The 2023 model lists the code as a maximum range check with MIL. True overvoltage at the rear inverter has its own code, P0C7A.
P0DA6 at a glance
- Check engine lightYes, usually on
- Emissions testCan fail
- Limp modePossible
- Repair difficultyWorkshop only
- Typical labor0.5 to 6 hours
- Clears after repairAfter a drive cycle
Symptoms of P0DA6
- MIL and plug-in hybrid warning on
- Rear motor drive switched off, reduced power
Common causes of P0DA6
- Most likelyRear motor control unit sensing faulty when no other unit reports high voltage (Mitsubishi)
- PossibleFault in the high-voltage circuit or battery when front and generator units also report high
- Less likelySignal shorted to the sensor supply inside the inverter
Check the most likely causes first. Replacing parts by guesswork is the most expensive way to clear a code.
Parts involved
Drive motor b inverter voltage sensor aWiring harnessHybrid control module
What each part of P0DA6 means
| P | Powertrain system: engine, fuel system, ignition, emissions and transmission. |
| 0 | Generic code: it means the same on every make (SAE standard). |
| A6 | The exact fault in that area. |
What to do next
- Note P0DA6 and any other codes stored with it: several codes together often point to one cause.
- Check for loose connectors and damaged wiring around the parts the code names.
- Check open recalls for your car: some faults are fixed for free by the dealer. Enter your VIN.
- Clear the code only after the repair. If it comes back, the fault is still there.
Buying a used car? Scan it for stored codes before you pay. A recently cleared memory can hide a problem.
Questions about P0DA6
What does P0DA6 mean?
P0DA6 means "Drive Motor B Inverter Voltage Sensor A Circuit High". P0DA6 is the upper-limit fault of the rear inverter voltage signal: the reading sticks near the top, as with a short to the sensor supply, or the bus really is overvolted. It is a generic code, so it means the same on every make.
Is it safe to drive with P0DA6?
Drive gently and only to a workshop. With P0DA6 the car can go into limp mode (reduced power) to protect itself.
Will P0DA6 fail an emissions test?
Yes, it can. P0DA6 is emissions-related, so most inspection programs fail a car while it is stored or while the check engine light is on.
How hard is P0DA6 to fix?
Difficulty: workshop only. A typical repair takes 0.5 to 6 hours of work. This is a job for a workshop.
Will P0DA6 clear itself after the repair?
After the repair the car has to complete a drive cycle (a mix of city and highway driving) before the test runs again. Until then the readiness monitor shows "not ready", which can fail an inspection.