OBD Guide

P0AEF

Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Illuminates
  • Reduced motor power
  • System transition to emergency mode
  • Incorrect temperature readings in diagnostic equipment
  • Possible shutdown of the hybrid system

Causes

  • Inverter temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Contact corrosion
  • Control unit malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the temperature sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and contacts for damage
  3. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
  4. Replace the faulty sensor if necessary
  5. Check and reflash the control unit if there are no other faults

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