P0C16
Drive Motor B Inverter Phase W Over Temperature
Generic OBD-II
Common symptoms
What you'll notice
- Check and clean the cooling system for the motor inverter.
- Inspect and replace any damaged or faulty wiring in the motor inverter phase.
- Verify and replace any worn or malfunctioning temperature sensors in the motor inverter.
- Consider replacing the motor inverter if all other solutions have been attempted and the issue persists.
Common causes
Most likely first
- Insufficient cooling of the drive motor B inverter phase W
- Malfunctioning cooling system for the drive motor B inverter phase W
- Overworking or excessive load on the drive motor B inverter phase W
- Faulty or damaged drive motor B inverter phase W
- Electrical or wiring issues related to the drive motor B inverter phase W
How to diagnose & fix
Work through it in order
- Overheating of the motor or inverter
- Increased resistance or difficulty in accelerating
- Inconsistent or fluctuating power output
- Unusual noise or vibrations coming from the motor or inverter
- Sudden loss of power
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