OBD Guide

P0A30

Drive Motor B Temperature Sensor Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Switching to emergency mode
  • Increased heating of the electric motor
  • Unstable operation of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Motor temperature sensor fault B
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in circuit connectors
  • Wiring harness damage
  • Malfunction of the hybrid system control module

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for corrosion or damage
  3. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
  4. Replace faulty temperature sensor
  5. Test the hybrid system control module

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