OBD Guide

P20D6

Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Injector B Stuck Closed

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

Symptoms

  • Increase in harmful emissions
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced efficiency of the exhaust gas cleaning system
  • Problems with diesel particulate filter regeneration
  • Possible errors related to the exhaust gas cleaning system

Causes

  • Dirty or clogged nozzle
  • Mechanical damage to the injector
  • Problems with the injector electrical circuit
  • Engine control unit malfunction
  • Low fuel quality

How to Fix

  1. Check the electrical circuit of the injector for opens and shorts
  2. Check injector resistance
  3. Clean or replace fuel injector B
  4. Check the operation of the engine control unit
  5. Use quality fuel

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