OBD Guide

P20F0

SCR NOx Catalyst - Over Temperature Bank 2

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Possible unpleasant odor from the exhaust system
  • Increased urea consumption (AdBlue)
  • SCR error message on dashboard

Causes

  • SCR temperature sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the urea injection system
  • SCR catalyst clogged
  • Malfunction of the electronic control unit
  • Damage to sensor wiring

How to Fix

  1. Check SCR temperature sensors
  2. Diagnose the urea injection system
  3. Clean or replace SCR catalyst
  4. Check wiring harness and connections
  5. Update ECU software if necessary

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