OBD Guide

P201A

Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Range/Performance Bank 2 Unit 1

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • SCR system error message on dashboard
  • Increased NOx emissions

Causes

  • Reagent injection valve malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in valve circuit
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Malfunction of the engine control unit (ECU)
  • Valve is dirty or clogged

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the valve circuit and connectors
  2. Check valve resistance (compare with manufacturer's specifications)
  3. Clean or replace the reagent injection valve if necessary
  4. Check the operation of the SCR system using a diagnostic scanner
  5. If necessary, replace the engine control unit

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