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Diagnostic reference · P24D3

P24D3

Reductant Heater B Sense Circuit

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P24D3 stands for Reductant Heater B Sense Circuit. P24D3 is a P code, so the fault sits in the engine, transmission and emissions systems. For P24D3, the second digit places it in auxiliary emission controls. For P24D3, work through the cause list below, cheapest checks first.

What to check first

For P24D3, pull the connector and inspect the terminals for spread, corrosion or backed-out pins before testing anything else.

Check these first

  • P24D3: Carbon buildup or blockage in the EGR, EVAP, or air injection system
  • P24D3: Failed solenoid, valve, or pump in the auxiliary emissions circuit
  • P24D3: Wiring, connector, or fuse fault for the emission component
  • P24D3: Small leaks in vacuum or EVAP lines
  • P24D3: Failing catalytic converter or oxygen sensor reporting incorrectly

What to do next

P24D3 is a fault in the auxiliary emission controls system. The steps below are general, so what actually failed on your vehicle may not be what P24D3 names.

  1. P24D3: Read related codes and freeze frame with an OBD-II scanner
  2. P24D3: Inspect hoses, valves, and solenoids for leaks, cracks, or carbon buildup
  3. P24D3: Smoke test the EVAP or intake system if a leak is suspected
  4. P24D3: Command components on/off with a scan tool and watch them respond
  5. P24D3: Clean or replace the blocked or failed component

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-08-30.