OBD Guide

P214C

SCR NOx Catalyst Outlet Temperature Too High

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unusual odors from the exhaust system
  • Engine transition to emergency mode

Causes

  • SCR NOx temperature sensor malfunction
  • Problems with the urea injection system (AdBlue)
  • SCR NOx catalyst clogged
  • Malfunction of the catalyst cooling system
  • Temperature sensor wiring harness damaged

How to Fix

  1. Check SCR NOx temperature sensor
  2. Diagnose the urea injection system
  3. Clean or replace SCR NOx catalyst
  4. Check the catalyst cooling system
  5. Inspect the temperature sensor wiring harness

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