Powertrain
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Lights the check engine lamp
P204C: Reductant Pressure Sensor Circuit Low
Standardized SAE J2012 code · P20xx — Fuel & air metering and auxiliary emission controls
What does P204C mean?
DEF pressure sensor reads below the lower plausibility limit — short to ground or sensor element shorted.
The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.
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)
Common causes
- High Short to ground
- Low Connector pins corroded - high contact resistance
- Low Harness chafing through insulation
Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.
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