OBD Guide

P2BD3

Exhaust Aftertreatment System B Leak

Severity
⚠️ Medium
Can you drive?
Yes, but get it checked soon
Approx. repair cost
$17–111 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Unusual sounds from the exhaust system
  • Increased emissions

Causes

  • Damage to exhaust cleaning system pipelines
  • Leaky connections
  • Damage to system components (e.g. catalytic converter)
  • Corrosion or mechanical damage
  • Problems with system sensors

How to Fix

  1. Conduct a visual inspection of the exhaust gas cleaning system
  2. Check the tightness of all connections
  3. Replace damaged piping or components
  4. Check and, if necessary, replace system sensors
  5. Clean or replace the catalytic converter if necessary

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