OBD Guide

P263D

Reductant Heater Driver Performance

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

Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light Is On
  • Reduced engine power
  • Deterioration in fuel consumption
  • SCR system error message on instrument panel
  • Increased NOx emissions

Causes

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

How to Fix

  1. Check heater circuit fuses and relays
  2. Diagnose the integrity of the heating element
  3. Check the condition of the wiring harness and connectors
  4. Test the heater control module
  5. Replace the faulty heating element if necessary

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