OBD Guide

P20C9

Reductant Control Module Requested MIL Illumination

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light is on
  • Reduced engine power (emergency operation mode)
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unpleasant exhaust smell
  • Error message on display

Causes

  • Reducer control module malfunction
  • Low level or poor quality of reagent (AdBlue)
  • Problems with NOx sensors
  • Open or short circuit in control circuit
  • Software error in SCR module

How to Fix

  1. Check the level and quality of AdBlue reagent
  2. Diagnose the reductant control module
  3. Check NOx sensors and their wiring
  4. Scan the system for other related codes
  5. Update SCR module software if necessary

Related codes

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