OBD Guide

P0AF3

Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor B Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–133 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Malfunction indicator light comes on
  • Reduced motor performance
  • Transferring the system to emergency mode
  • Incorrect temperature readings on the scan tool
  • Disabling the regenerative braking system

Causes

  • Inverter B temperature sensor fault
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Bad contacts in connectors
  • Circuit Grounding Problems
  • Inverter control module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check Inverter B temperature sensor parameters using a scan tool
  2. Inspect the sensor wiring harness and connectors for damage.
  3. Check sensor resistance and reference voltage
  4. If necessary, replace the inverter temperature sensor
  5. Check and reflash the inverter control module if necessary

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