Code result
P214E
Reductant Pump A Current Too High
Moderate severity
What it means
DEF pump A current draw exceeds the upper threshold — typically a seized pump head or partial winding short.
Is it safe to drive?
Use caution
The vehicle is usually drivable for short distances, but the problem can worsen or affect emissions. Diagnose and repair as soon as practical.
Most likely causes
Pump head seized
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Winding partially shorted
mediumA plausible cause — test and verify before replacing parts.
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