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P24E1: NH3 Sensor Circuit

Standardized SAE J2012 code · P24xx — Auxiliary emission controls

What does P24E1 mean?

A general circuit fault on the NH3 (ammonia) sensor - measures ammonia slip downstream of the SCR catalyst to detect AdBlue overdose.

The code tells you which monitor failed, not which part is broken. Test before replacing parts.

Common causes

  • High Open in sensor or wiring

Likelihood is a general estimate across vehicles; your make and model may differ.

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