OBD Guide

P249D

Closed Loop Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too Low

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–89 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Low AdBlue level message appears
  • Unpleasant exhaust smell

Causes

  • Low level of AdBlue reagent in the tank
  • AdBlue injection nozzle is dirty or clogged
  • AdBlue pump malfunction
  • Damaged or clogged SCR system piping
  • AdBlue level or quality sensor malfunction

How to Fix

  1. Check and, if necessary, add AdBlue reagent
  2. Check the condition of the AdBlue injection nozzle for contamination
  3. Diagnose the operation of the AdBlue supply pump
  4. Check the integrity and permeability of the SCR system pipelines
  5. Check the serviceability of the AdBlue level and quality sensors

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