OBD Guide

P0C13

Drive Motor A Inverter Phase W Over Temperature

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–778 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Reduced motor power
  • Power plant overheating
  • Warning messages appear on the instrument panel
  • Deterioration of vehicle dynamics
  • System transition to emergency mode

Causes

  • Insufficient inverter cooling
  • Motor overload
  • Cooling system malfunction
  • Inverter defect
  • Problems with temperature sensors

How to Fix

  1. Check the inverter cooling system
  2. Diagnose temperature sensors
  3. Check the operation of the cooling fans
  4. Inspect the inverter for damage
  5. Conduct a system scan for other related codes

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