OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0BE3 Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor F Circuit High
The ECM detects a circuit high fault on the drive motor inverter temperature sensor f circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
Is it safe to drive with P0BE3?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelySignal wire shorted to B+
- PossibleOpen sensor
- Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
Symptoms
- EV/hybrid system warning light on
- Reduced motor power or torque
- Possible limp mode or vehicle shutdown
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 0.5–3 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Drive Motor Inverter Temp Sensor F, Wiring Harness, Hybrid Control Module
Related codes
- P0AF0Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor A Circuit High
- P0AF5Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor B Circuit High
- P0BD4Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor C Circuit High
- P0BD9Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor D Circuit High
- P0BDEDrive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor E Circuit High
- P0BE0Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor F Circuit
- P0BE1Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor F Circuit Range/Performance
- P0BE2Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor F Circuit Low
- P0BE4Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor F Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
- P0BE5Drive Motor A Phase U Current Sensor Circuit
- P0BE6Drive Motor A Phase U Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.