OBD Guide

P0AED

Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor A Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Illumination of the fault warning lamp (Check Engine)
  • Possible shutdown of the hybrid system
  • Inability to use full motor power

Causes

  • Faulty inverter temperature sensor
  • Open or short circuit in sensor circuit wiring
  • Corrosion or poor contact in the electrical connector
  • Power electronics control module (PCU) malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Read current temperature sensor data using a diagnostic scanner
  2. Visually check the integrity of the wiring and connectors of the sensor circuit
  3. Check the resistance and reference voltage of the sensor according to the manual
  4. If necessary, replace the faulty temperature sensor
  5. Repair only from an authorized dealer

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