OBD Guide

P20AD

Reductant Metering Unit Temperature Sensor Circuit Range/Performance

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unpleasant exhaust smell
  • Possible AdBlue system error messages

Causes

  • Malfunction of the urea injection unit temperature sensor
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in sensor circuit connectors
  • Problems with the SCR control unit
  • Contamination or damage to the urea injection unit

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the temperature sensor circuit
  2. Check sensor connectors and connections
  3. Check the resistance of the temperature sensor
  4. If necessary, replace the temperature sensor
  5. Check and, if necessary, replace the urea injection unit

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