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P0BDB

Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor E Circuit

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

What it means

P0BDB means Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor E Circuit.

Where it lives

For P0BDB, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P0BDB reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A faulty inverter with converter assembly
  • An open or short in the inverter temperature sensor E harness
  • A poor electrical connection at the inverter temperature sensor connector
  • A faulty HV control ECU

What to do next

  1. Read the drive motor inverter temperature sensor E on a scan tool
  2. Compare the inverter temperature with the coolant temperature
  3. Inspect the inverter temperature sensor connector and harness
  4. Test the temperature sensor E circuit for open and short faults
  5. Replace the HV control ECU if the temperature signal stays wrong
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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