OBD Guide

P223A

Reductant Heater E Control Circuit

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$33–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced efficiency of the SCR system
  • Possible increase in NOx emissions
  • In cold weather, problems with reagent injection may occur.
  • Errors in the emission reduction system

Causes

  • Open or short circuit in the heater circuit
  • Heating element malfunction
  • Relay or fuse problems
  • Control module malfunction
  • Corroded contacts or damaged wiring harness

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the heater circuit
  2. Check the resistance of the heating element
  3. Inspect relays and fuses
  4. Check connections and wiring harness
  5. If necessary, replace the heating element

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