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Diagnostic reference · P0AEF

P0AEF

Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low

System
Powertrain control (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Fuel/Air Metering

What it means

P0AEF means Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor A Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P0AEF, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0AEF reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground in the inverter sensor A circuit
  • A failed inverter temperature sensor A reading low
  • Corrosion in the sensor A connector
  • A control module pulling the sensor A signal low

What to do next

  1. Read inverter temperature sensor A voltage on a scan tool
  2. Check the sensor A circuit for a short to ground
  3. Measure the sensor A resistance against temperature
  4. Inspect the sensor A connector for corrosion
  5. Replace sensor A if the circuit tests good
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.