OBD Guide

P206C

Reductant Quality Sensor Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • SCR System Error Message
  • Unpleasant exhaust smell

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in connectors
  • Reagent quality sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the SCR control unit
  • Sensor contamination

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
  2. Clean sensor contacts
  3. Check sensor parameters with a multimeter
  4. Replace the reagent quality sensor if necessary
  5. Scan the system for additional errors

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