Code
P0E2B
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P — Powertrain
Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor H Circuit High
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Causes
- Open or high-resistance wiring between inverter and control module
- Connector corrosion, damage, or poor pin contact at sensor or inverter
- Sensor element failure (open circuit or out-of-spec)
- Short to battery positive or another voltage source on the sensor circuit
- Inverter control module/internal connector fault or damage
- Aftermarket modifications, water ingress, or physical damage to inverter harness
Symptoms
- Hybrid/EV warning lamp or inverter warning illumination
- Reduced drive power, limp-home or reduced functionality mode
- Inverter temperature reading abnormal or out-of-range in scan tool
- Possible unexpected inverter shutdown or derate
- No obvious external electrical symptoms (if fault is internal to inverter)
What to check
- Record freeze frame and permanent/fault data with a scanner; note reported inverter temperature and raw sensor voltage
- Visually inspect inverter service area, sensor connector, and wiring for damage, corrosion, water intrusion, or pinch points
- Verify HV safety procedures before any work: remove service plug/enable service mode and follow manufacturer high-voltage isolation steps
- With vehicle safe and low-voltage systems powered per service manual, backprobe sensor connector and measure signal voltage with ignition on (or as specified) and compare to expected range
- Check sensor circuit continuity and resistance to known good reference (ignition off, battery disconnected) and watch for open circuit or short to battery + or ground
- Swap/compare readings with a matching known-good sensor or harness connector if available (or inspect for other stored inverter sensor codes)
Signal parameters
- Typical thermistor signal voltage range: ~0.1 V to ~4.9 V (varies by manufacturer)
- Circuit High indication: sensor signal voltage above upper threshold (example >4.5 V) or open/infinite resistance
- Expected ambient sensor resistance at 25°C: manufacturer-specific (example 10 kΩ NTC — reference only)
- Expected temperature reading with healthy sensor at ambient: within normal ambient +/− tolerance (example 20–40°C)
- If signal high, scan tool may show an implausibly low or high temperature (or a specific 'sensor open' indicator depending on ECU calibration)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Retrieve freeze frame and permanent codes. Note whether code is active or historical and any related inverter/hybrid DTCs.
- Review manufacturer service information for the inverter temperature sensor pinout, expected voltages/resistances, and safety interlocks.
- Perform a visual inspection of harness, connector, and inverter for damage, water, or contamination. Repair obvious issues.
- Put vehicle into required service mode and isolate high-voltage system following the service manual before any HV component access.
- With appropriate safety measures, backprobe the sensor signal and ground reference. With ignition/vehicle in the state required by the manual, record the sensor signal voltage. A voltage above the specified upper limit indicates Circuit High.
- With ignition off and low-voltage battery disconnected (or following manual), measure resistance of the sensor circuit from connector to inverter ground and from signal to battery positive to check for opens or shorts.
- Wiggle test the harness and connector while monitoring live data or signal voltage to find intermittent open/shorts.
- If wiring and connectors are good, replace the inverter temperature sensor assembly per manufacturer instructions, or if sensor is internal to the inverter, consider inverter replacement or factory repair.
- After repair, clear codes and road/test to confirm the DTC does not return and that inverter temperature readings are normal.
- If fault persists and wiring is confirmed good, suspect inverter control module hardware fault — contact manufacturer or authorized repair facility for module-level diagnostics or replacement.
Likely causes
- Disconnected or loose sensor connector at the inverter
- Broken wire in harness (chafe point) causing intermittent open
- Failed thermistor inside inverter assembly
- Shorted harness to a constant voltage source (rare)
- Inverter internal PCB/connector fault
Fault status
Status
Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor H Circuit High — controller detected sensor circuit voltage above allowed range (possible open circuit or short to voltage) affecting inverter temperature sensing. May cause inverter derate or fault lights.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1.0-3.0 hours
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