OBD Guide

P0BDC

Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor E Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced motor power
  • The vehicle goes into emergency mode
  • Battery charging problems
  • Unusual sounds from the inverter

Causes

  • Faulty inverter temperature sensor
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contacts or corrosion in connectors
  • Software error in control module
  • Problems with the inverter itself

How to Fix

  1. Check the temperature sensor readings using a diagnostic scanner
  2. Inspect the sensor circuit for damage
  3. Check connectors and contacts for corrosion or poor connections
  4. If necessary, replace the temperature sensor
  5. Check and update control module software

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