OBD-II reference

All 9.533 generic OBD-II codes, explained in detail.

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Powertrain generic / SAE

P24E7

NH3 Sensor Heater Circuit Low

The heater control circuit of the ammonia (NH3) slip sensor reads below the expected voltage range. Either the wiring is shorted to ground or the heater driver in the SCR/dosing module is stuck low. The sensor element never warms up, NH3 readings stay invalid and the SCR strategy falls back to open-loop dosing.

SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / number4 / E7

Possible causes

  • Heater control wire shorted to ground high
  • Internal short across the heater element medium
  • Low-side driver pulled down in the control module low

Inspection / repair

  • Difficulty: medium
  • DIY: shop recommended
  • Estimated cost: 180–900 €
  • Estimated time: 0.6–2 h
  • Component: nh3 sensor heater
  • Component: heater driver
  • Component: sensor wiring
  • MIL / check engine light
  • emissions-relevant

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How to read OBD-II codes

The first letter names the vehicle system, the second digit distinguishes generic from manufacturer-specific, the remaining digits group fault area and number.

PPowertrain: engine, transmission, emissions
BBody: chassis trim, comfort, interior
CChassis: suspension, brakes, steering
UNetwork: CAN, control modules, communication