Code result
P248A
Reductant Heater A Sense Circuit Low
Moderate severity
What it means
Reductant Heater A Sense Circuit Low: the signal voltage is below the expected range. The reductant (DEF/AdBlue) heater keeps the urea fluid from freezing; a fault can impair SCR dosing in cold conditions.
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
Sense line shorted to ground
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
Harness chafing through insulation
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
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