OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P209D Reductant Injection Air Pressure Sensor B Circuit High

The reductant injection air-pressure sensor B reads above its upper plausibility limit — open signal line or short to B+.

Is it safe to drive with P209D?

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

Common causes

  • Most likelyOpen signal line
  • Less likelyConnector pins corroded - high contact resistance
  • Less likelySupply wire pinched against B+ source

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 h
Emissions test
Likely to fail
Parts involved
Reductant Air Pressure Sensor

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