OBD Guide

P208F

Reductant Injection Valve Stuck Closed Bank 2 Unit 1

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

Symptoms

  • Increased NOx emissions
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Engine transition to emergency mode
  • Unpleasant exhaust smell

Causes

  • Valve jammed due to contamination
  • Mechanical damage to the valve
  • Electrical wiring problems
  • Control unit malfunction
  • Reductant contamination

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the reductant injection valve
  2. Clean or replace valve if necessary
  3. Check electrical wiring and connections
  4. Check the operation of the control unit
  5. Replace the reductant if contaminated

Related codes

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