Reductant Temperature Sensor A Circuit Intermittent
Reductant temperature sensor A signal jumps or drops out intermittently — connector or harness fault.
Affected components
- Reductant temperature sensor
- Reductant temperature connector
Common causes
- High likelihood: Intermittent connector
- Low likelihood: Connector with intermittent contact under vibration
- Low likelihood: Harness routed against vibrating component
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
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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.