OBD Guide

P0A3D

Drive Motor B Inverter Over Temperature

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Hybrid system power reduction
  • Warning message on dashboard
  • The vehicle goes into emergency mode
  • Increased noise from the cooling system
  • Motor shutdown

Causes

  • Inverter cooling system malfunction
  • Clogged radiator or ventilation ducts
  • Problems with coolant circulation
  • Malfunction of temperature sensors
  • Excessive load on the motor

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and condition of the coolant
  2. Clean the radiator and ventilation ducts
  3. Check the operation of the cooling fans
  4. Diagnostics of temperature sensors and their wiring
  5. Check the performance of the inverter

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