OBD Guide

P21DD

Reductant Heater A Current Too Low

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

Symptoms

  • Check engine light is on
  • Reduced engine power
  • SCR system malfunction message appears
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Increased NOx emissions

Causes

  • Reagent heating element malfunction
  • Open or short circuit in the heater circuit
  • Problems with the heater circuit relay or fuse
  • Heater control module malfunction
  • Poor contact in heater circuit connectors

How to Fix

  1. Check heater circuit fuse and relay
  2. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
  3. Measure the resistance of the heating element
  4. Check the operation of the heater control module
  5. If necessary, replace the heating element or control module

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