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Diagnostic reference · P0CBD

P0CBD

Drive Motor A Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

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

What it means

P0CBD means Drive Motor A Coolant Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance.

Where it lives

For P0CBD, the description names the sensor as the part involved.

Check these first

  • A drive motor A coolant temperature sensor that reads off spec
  • Carbon, oil, or coolant deposits on the sensor
  • A worn sensing element inside the sensor
  • The wrong sensor part number fitted
  • A loose or corroded sensor connector

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor A coolant temperature on a scan tool
  2. Compare the reading against motor temperature on a cold start
  3. Clean deposits from the sensor
  4. Verify the correct sensor part number
  5. Replace the sensor if the reading drifts
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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