OBD Guide

P21AD

Reductant Level Sensor C Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • SCR System Error Message
  • Problems starting the engine (in some cases)

Causes

  • Reagent level sensor fault C
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Poor contact in sensor connectors
  • Problems with the control unit
  • Sensor contamination

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the sensor circuit
  2. Inspect the connectors and contacts of the sensor
  3. Check the functionality of the reagent level sensor
  4. Replace sensor if necessary
  5. Reset the error code and check the system

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