OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)

P24D3 Reductant Heater B Sense Circuit

Reductant Heater B Sense Circuit: an electrical fault is present in the circuit. The reductant (DEF/AdBlue) heater keeps the urea fluid from freezing; a fault can impair SCR dosing in cold conditions.

Is it safe to drive with P24D3?

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

Common causes

  • Most likelyOpen in sense wiring

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
1–3 h
Emissions test
Likely to fail
Parts involved
Reductant Heater B

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