OBD Guide

P20C8

Reductant Heater D Control Circuit High

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
  • Performance degradation
  • Possible SCR system error messages
  • Increased emissions

Causes

  • Short circuit in the heater circuit
  • Heating element malfunction
  • Problems with the wiring harness or connectors
  • Heater control module malfunction
  • Problems with the engine ECU

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the heater circuit
  2. Test the resistance of the heating element
  3. Inspect connectors and wiring harness for damage
  4. Check the operation of the heater control module
  5. If necessary, replace faulty components

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