OBD Guide

P0BD7

Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor D Circuit Range/Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced motor power
  • The car goes into emergency mode
  • Inverter overheating
  • Incorrect temperature readings in diagnostic equipment

Causes

  • Faulty inverter temperature sensor
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Problems with the engine control unit
  • Corroded or damaged wiring

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. Flash or replace the ECU if software errors are detected

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