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P21B3 Powertrain

Closed Loop NOx Adsorber Control At Limit - Too High

NOx adsorber closed-loop trim has reached the upper authority limit — the controller cannot correct further. Typically a degraded LNT or stuck-rich engine condition.

Affected components

  • Nox adsorber catalyst

Common causes

  • High likelihood: LNT thermally aged

Possible 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)

Diagnostic notes

  • The malfunction indicator lamp may illuminate
  • This code can affect emissions

Sources

Diagnostic information is provided for reference only. Confirm the code with a compatible scan tool and follow the vehicle manufacturer's service procedures before replacing components.

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