OBD Guide

P241E

Reductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Stuck Closed

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased AdBlue urea consumption
  • Increased NOx emissions
  • SCR error message on dashboard

Causes

  • Mechanical valve jamming
  • Valve actuator malfunction
  • Problems with wiring to the valve
  • Valve corrosion or contamination
  • SCR control module malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the valve and its drive mechanism
  2. Check the integrity of wiring and connectors
  3. Clean or replace a stuck valve
  4. Check the operation of the valve control system
  5. Reset the error and test the SCR system

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