Code result
P0BDA
Drive Motor Inverter Temperature Sensor D Circuit Intermittent/Erratic
High severity
What it means
The ECM detects a circuit intermittent/erratic fault on the drive motor inverter temperature sensor d circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.
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
Sensor connector not seated
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Noisy ground reference
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
Connector with intermittent contact under vibration
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
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