Code result
P0A35
Drive Motor B Over Temperature
High severity
What it means
Drive motor B reports temperature above the safe operating threshold. The drive motor's position, current and temperature are watched continuously; a fault here downgrades the inverter to a safe operating point or triggers torque reduction.
Is it safe to drive?
No — stop driving
This code can put the vehicle into limp or reduced-power mode. Avoid extended driving and have the vehicle diagnosed promptly.
Most likely causes
Motor cooling system failure
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Sustained high motor load
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
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