OBD Guide

P248D

Reductant Heater B Sense Circuit High

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$56–167 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Possible reduction in engine power
  • Deterioration of environmental indicators
  • SCR system error message on instrument panel
  • Increased AdBlue urea consumption

Causes

  • Open circuit in the heater sensor circuit
  • Short circuit to ground
  • Heater temperature sensor malfunction
  • Problems with wiring or connectors
  • Reagent heater module failure

How to Fix

  1. Check the continuity of the heater sensor circuit
  2. Inspect connectors and wiring for damage
  3. Check the resistance of the heater sensor
  4. If necessary, replace the sensor or heater module
  5. Reset the error code and check for its reappearance

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