OBD Guide

P0BD8

Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor D Circuit Low

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced motor power
  • Activation of emergency operation
  • Inverter overheating
  • Errors in the hybrid/electric drive system

Causes

  • Inverter temperature sensor malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Problems with the control module
  • Contact corrosion

How to Fix

  1. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
  2. Inspect the sensor circuit for damage
  3. Check connectors and contacts for corrosion
  4. Scan the control module for additional errors
  5. Replace temperature sensor if necessary

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