Drive Unit Phase Current Fault
The motor control module has detected an irregular electrical wave mismatch across the three individual power phase cables running into the drive motor. This severe electrical deviation causes immediate limp-home modes or shuts down the drive unit to protect circuits from high-amp shorting.
Estimated Cost
$4,200
Repair Time
Dealer visit required
Difficulty
Dealer Only
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Professional Service Recommended
This repair involves high-voltage components or specialized equipment.
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Step-by-Step Fix Instructions
- 1
Perform an extensive scan tool assessment to trace peak current mismatch numbers across phases.
- 2
Inspect the outer high-voltage insulated orange cables entering the motor casing for crimping.
- 3
Check the external shielding rings on the drive unit cables for structural breakdown or corrosion.
- 4
Perform an insulation resistance test on the internal motor stator windings using a specialized megohmmeter.
- 5
Open the motor case intersection to inspect internal solid copper bus connection terminals.
- 6
Replace the complete electric drive unit assembly including the internal stator coils and inverter linkages.
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