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P0E96

Drive Motor B Inverter Voltage Sensor B Circuit Low

The ECM detects a low fault on the drive motor b inverter voltage sensor b circuit. Reading cannot be used reliably for control.

  • Check engine light: Yes
  • Emissions related: No
  • Repair difficulty: medium

Symptoms

  • EV/hybrid system warning light on
  • Reduced motor power or torque
  • Possible limp mode or vehicle shutdown

Common causes

Ordered by how often each turns out to be the cause.

  • Signal wire shorted to groundCommon
  • Internal sensor shortPossible
  • Connector pins corroded - high contact resistanceLess likely

Parts involved

  • Drive Motor B Inverter Voltage Sensor B
  • Wiring Harness
  • Hybrid Control Module

P0E96 is a generic OBD-II code defined by SAE J2012. Exact wording and diagnostic procedure vary by manufacturer and model. Code definitions are drawn from the public-domain OBDex dataset; the workshop notes are our own.