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Diagnostic reference · P0BE8

P0BE8

Drive Motor A Phase U Current Sensor Circuit High

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

What it means

P0BE8 means Drive Motor A Phase U Current Sensor Circuit High.

Where it lives

For P0BE8, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0BE8 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A phase U current sensor reading above its normal range
  • High resistance in the drive motor A phase U windings
  • A short in the motor A phase U windings
  • A short to voltage in the sensor circuit

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor A phase U current on a scan tool
  2. Test the phase U sensor circuit for a short to voltage
  3. Check the motor A phase U windings for shorts
  4. Measure the phase U current sensor output against spec
  5. Replace the phase U current sensor 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.