OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic)
P0BE8 Drive Motor A Phase U Current Sensor Circuit High
The current sensor for drive motor A phase U reports a circuit high fault. Phase current measurement is unreliable.
Is it safe to drive with P0BE8?
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
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 2–8 h
- Emissions test
- Usually unaffected
- Parts involved
- Drive Motor A Phase U Current Sensor, Wiring Harness, Hybrid Control Module
Related codes
- P0BECDrive Motor A Phase V Current Sensor Circuit High
- P0BF0Drive Motor A Phase W Current Sensor Circuit High
- P0BF4Drive Motor B Phase U Current Sensor Circuit High
- P0BF8Drive Motor B Phase V Current Sensor Circuit High
- P0BFCDrive Motor B Phase W Current Sensor Circuit High
- P2E1EDrive Motor A Phase X Current Sensor Circuit High
- P2E22Drive Motor A Phase Y Current Sensor Circuit High
- P2E26Drive Motor A Phase Z Current Sensor Circuit High
- P0BE5Drive Motor A Phase U Current Sensor Circuit
- P0BE6Drive Motor A Phase U Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0BE7Drive Motor A Phase U Current Sensor Circuit Low
- P0BE9Drive Motor A Phase V Current Sensor Circuit
- P0BEADrive Motor A Phase V Current Sensor Circuit Range/Performance
- P0BEBDrive Motor A Phase V Current Sensor Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.