OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P2041 Reductant Injection Air Pressure Sensor A Circuit Intermittent

The reductant injection air-pressure sensor A signal jumps or drops out intermittently — connector or harness issue.

Is it safe to drive with P2041?

Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.

Common causes

  • Most likelyIntermittent connector or chafed wire
  • Less likelyConnector with intermittent contact under vibration
  • Less likelyHarness routed against vibrating component

Symptoms

  • Check engine light or NOx warning on
  • AdBlue/DEF level or quality warning
  • Possible no-start countdown after ignore period
  • Failed emissions inspection (NOx)

Repair at a glance

Difficulty
Medium
DIY friendly
Best left to a mechanic
Typical labour
0.5–2 h
Emissions test
Likely to fail
Parts involved
Reductant Air Pressure Sensor, Reductant Air Pressure Connector

Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.