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P0BEF

Drive Motor A Phase W Current Sensor Circuit Low

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

What it means

P0BEF means Drive Motor A Phase W Current Sensor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P0BEF, the sensor sits on the circuit this code reports. The description of P0BEF reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A phase W current sensor reading below its normal range
  • Low battery voltage at the phase W circuit
  • High resistance in the motor A phase W circuit
  • A motor control module misreading the phase W signal

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor A phase W current on a scan tool
  2. Check battery voltage and charging
  3. Test the phase W sensor circuit for a short to ground
  4. Measure the phase W current sensor output against spec
  5. Replace the phase W current sensor if it reads low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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