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P249E

Code meaning and manufacturer information

OBD-II / DTC

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Manufacturer wording

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Manufacturer communications

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Original wording in English

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08-076-26 ↗

RAM

Flash: Diesel Exhaust Fluid Control Unit (DCU) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must SYMPTOM: exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● **P20BC-00 - Reductant Suction Line Heater Control Circuit High. - in Active or Stored status. …

08-085-25 ↗

RAM

"Flash: Def Control Unit (DCU) Updates Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P218F-00 - Reductant No Flow Detected. ● P249E-00 - Closed Loop SCR Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too High…

08-084-25 ↗

RAM

Def Control Unit (DCU) Updates "Customers must experience a Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illumination and the vehicle must exhibit/set one or more of the following Diagnostic Trouble Codes (DTCs): ● P218F-00 - Reductant No Flow Detected. ● P249E-00 - Closed Loop SCR Reductant Injection Control At Limit - Flow Too High. Custo…

21-NA-214 ↗

CHEVROLET, GMC

This technical bulletin provides repair information to correct a customer concern of Service Engine Soon Lamp being illuminated. They may also comment on multiple transmission issues including harsh or delayed shifts, slip, surge, shudder, noise, whine, growl, shake and/or vibration. As well as the exhaust brake not working or t…

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MakeModelModel year
ChevroletCOLORADO ↗2019
ChevroletCOLORADO ↗2018
ChevroletCOLORADO ↗2017
ChevroletCOLORADO ↗2016
ChevroletEXPRESS ↗2018
ChevroletEXPRESS ↗2017
ChevroletSILVERADO 1500 ↗2018
ChevroletSILVERADO 1500 ↗2017

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