Skip to content
Book on WhatsApp

P2BD8

Motor Electronics Coolant Temperature Sensor B Circuit

The motor electronics coolant temperature sensor B reports a circuit condition. Power electronics cooling cannot be regulated reliably.

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

Common causes

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

  • Sensor failedCommon
  • Wiring or connector faultPossible

Parts involved

  • Motor Electronics Coolant Temp Sensor B
  • Wiring Harness
  • Hybrid Control Module

P2BD8 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.