Powertrain
generic / SAE
P214E
Reductant Pump A Current Too High
DEF pump A current draw exceeds the upper threshold — typically a seized pump head or partial winding short.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number1 / 4E
Possible causes
- Pump head seized high
- Winding partially shorted medium
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)
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: medium
- DIY: shop recommended
- Estimated cost: 200–1200 €
- Estimated time: 1–4 h
- Component: reductant pump
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
Sources
References
sae:J2012