OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P2059 Reductant Injection Air Pump Control Circuit/Open

Reductant Injection Air Pump Control Circuit/Open: the control circuit is open. This valve doses reductant (DEF/AdBlue) into the exhaust for SCR NOx reduction.

Is it safe to drive with P2059?

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

Common causes

  • Most likelyOpen winding or supply wire
  • Less likelyPin pushed back out of connector body
  • Less likelyCracked solder joint inside the module or sensor

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
0.7–2.5 h
Emissions test
Likely to fail
Parts involved
Reductant Air Pump, Reductant Air Pump Relay

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