Code result
P24DB
Reductant Purge Control Valve B Circuit Open
Moderate severity
What it means
The secondary reductant purge valve B - which clears AdBlue from injector and lines at shutdown to prevent crystallisation - has an open control circuit.
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
Open in valve or wiring
highOne of the most commonly reported causes for this code — check this first.
Pin pushed back out of connector body
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
Cracked solder joint inside the module or sensor
lowLess common, but worth ruling out after the more likely causes.
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