OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P241D SCR Inducement Forced Engine Shutdown
The SCR inducement strategy (mandatory regulatory measure to enforce AdBlue refilling and emissions compliance) has reached the final stage and shut down the engine. Refill AdBlue and clear inducement fault to restart.
Is it safe to drive with P241D?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyAdBlue tank empty or out of compliance
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
- Easy
- DIY friendly
- Often, with basic tools
- Typical labour
- 0.2–0.8 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Scr System, Reductant Tank
Related codes
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- P241CThrottle Actuator Control System Ice Blockage Bank 2
- P241EReductant Heater Coolant Control Valve Stuck Closed
- P241FEGR Cooler B Efficiency Below Threshold
- P2420EVAP Switching Valve Stuck Closed
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.