OBD Guide

P248A

Reductant Heater A Sense Circuit Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$28–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased consumption of AdBlue reagent
  • SCR system error message on dashboard
  • Possible transition to emergency mode

Causes

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

How to Fix

  1. Check the integrity of the fuses and relays of the heater circuit
  2. Diagnose the resistance of the heating element
  3. Check the continuity and resistance of the circuit wires
  4. Inspect connectors for oxidation or damage
  5. If necessary, replace the heating element or SCR control module

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