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P2E21

Drive Motor A Phase Y Current Sensor Circuit Low

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

What it means

P2E21 means Drive Motor A Phase Y Current Sensor Circuit Low.

Where it lives

For P2E21, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P2E21 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A short to ground on the drive motor A phase Y sensor wire
  • A failed phase Y current sensor
  • Corrosion at the phase Y sensor connector
  • A chafed phase Y harness
  • A faulty inverter current input

What to do next

  1. Read drive motor A phase Y current on a scan tool
  2. Inspect the phase Y sensor wire for a short to ground
  3. Check the phase Y connector
  4. Test the phase Y current sensor
  5. Replace the sensor if the current stays low
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

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