DTC P0BEE (88): W Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction

2008 Chevrolet HHR LT, 2.4 P, AutomaticSECTION DTC P0BEE (88): W Phase Motor Current Sensor Circuit Malfunction
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NOTE:
  • Before you troubleshoot, record all freeze data and any on-board snapshot, and review the general troubleshooting information (see GENERAL TROUBLESHOOTING INFORMATION  ).
  • If the DTC cannot be cleared, do the troubleshooting for DTC U1204 (55).
  1. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  2. Clear the DTC with the HDS (see DTC CLEAR  ).
  3. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0BEE (88) in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate FAILED? 

    YES  -go to step 4.

    NO  -If the screen indicates PASSED, intermittent failure, the system is OK at this time. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, go to step 1.

  4. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0A64 (28) and/or P0A65 (29) indicated? 

    YES  -Do the troubleshooting for DTC P0A64 (28) (see DTC P0A64 (28): W PHASE MOTOR CURRENT SENSOR CIRCUIT LOW VOLTAGE  ) and/or DTC P0A65 (29) (see DTC P0A65 (29): W PHASE MOTOR CURRENT SENSOR CIRCUIT HIGH VOLTAGE  ).

    NO  -Replace the phase motor current sensor (see MOTOR POWER INVERTER (MPI) MODULE REMOVAL/INSTALLATION  ), then go to step 5.

  5. Turn the ignition switch to ON (II).
  6. Check for Pending or Confirmed DTCs with the HDS.

    Is DTC P0BEE (88) indicated? 

    YES  -go to step 1.

    NO  -go to step 7.

  7. Monitor the OBD STATUS for DTC P0BEE (88) in the DTCs MENU with the HDS.

    Does the screen indicate PASSED? 

    YES  -Troubleshooting is complete. If any other Pending or Confirmed DTCs were indicated in step 6, go to the indicated DTC's troubleshooting.

    NO  -If the screen indicates FAILED, go to step 1. If the screen indicates NOT COMPLETED, keep the ignition switch ON (II) until a result comes on.

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