OBD Guide

P21C6

Reductant Level Sensor B Stuck

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$39–133 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light
  • Low AdBlue message on the dashboard
  • Engine power limitation
  • Incorrect reagent level readings
  • Inability to refill the AdBlue system

Causes

  • Level sensor float jammed
  • Mechanical damage to the sensor
  • Sensor contamination with urea crystals
  • Open or short circuit in the sensor circuit
  • Level sensor module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Visual inspection of the level sensor for mechanical damage
  2. Cleaning the sensor and tank from crystallized urea
  3. Checking the sensor electrical circuit for opens and short circuits
  4. Replacing the reagent level sensor
  5. Resetting the error and testing the system

Related codes

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