P0EF5

Drive Motor C Temperature Sensor Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

Severity

⚠️ Medium

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$17–56 (est.)

Symptoms

Unstable engine operation
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine light comes on
Reduced engine power
Possible engine overheating

Causes

Poor contact in the sensor connector
Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
Temperature sensor malfunction
Problems with the engine control unit
Contact corrosion

How to Fix

Check the continuity of the temperature sensor circuit
Check the contacts in the sensor connector
Replace temperature sensor if necessary
Check the engine control unit for errors
Clean contacts from corrosion

Related codes

P0EF4 P0EF6 P0113