OBD Guide

P20B4

Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Possible messages indicating a malfunction of the SCR system
  • Reduced efficiency of the emission treatment system
  • In cold weather, problems with starting the SCR system may occur.

Causes

  • Broken or damaged wiring to the valve
  • Malfunction of the cooling valve itself
  • Poor contact in circuit connectors
  • Problems with the engine ECU
  • Short circuit in the circuit

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the valve circuit wiring and connectors
  2. Measure valve resistance, compare with standards
  3. Check power and ground circuit
  4. If necessary, replace the cooling valve
  5. Scan the system for other related codes

Related codes

Error P20B4 by Vehicle Brand