P20DC OBD-II: Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Supply Control Stuck Closed
P20DC Severity
Will P20DC go away on its own?
Once the vehicle's onboard system no longer detects the issue, most codes will disappear on their own. If your vehicle still has this code, however, it should be properly diagnosed to avoid a more serious problem.
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Moderate severity codes might not threaten the vehicle's safety or functionality immediately, but you should still get it diagnosed within a reasonable time frame to keep your car running well.
What causes OBD-II fault code P20DC?
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used to assist in converting leftover exhaust particles to harmless gases. In order to burn off those particles, the temperature of the exhaust system needs to increase. the injection of DEF Fluid into the exhaust stream brings Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) up to temperature. The system is then able to convert harmful NOx to Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, and water. The DEF Pump creates hydraulic pressure to transfer the DEF from the tank to the injector. If DEF pump fails to operate properly, code P20DC will set.
What Does P20DC Code Mean?
OBD-II Code P20DC is defined as a Exhaust Aftertreatment Fuel Supply Control Stuck Closed
Diesel Exhaust Fluid (DEF) is used to assist in converting leftover exhaust particles to harmless gases. In order to burn off those particles, the temperature of the exhaust system needs to increase. the injection of DEF Fluid into the exhaust stream brings Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) up to temperature. The system is then able to convert harmful NOx to Nitrogen, Carbon Dioxide, and water. The DEF Pump creates hydraulic pressure to transfer the DEF from the tank to the injector. If DEF pump fails to operate properly, code P20DC will set.
P20DC Symptoms
- DPF regeneration may not occur
Common Problems That Trigger the P20DC Code
- DEF pump failure
- Powertrain Control Module (PCM) failure
- Wiring issue
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