AdBlue system failure (start countdown)

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Engine / equipment: 1.5 / 1.6 / 2.0 BlueHDi with AdBlue (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel)
Period mentioned: Approx. 2014 onwards
Symptoms: Emission system fault message and a “starting impossible in X km” countdown, AdBlue/UREA warning and engine light.
Possible cause described: Failure of the AdBlue tank pump module (circuit board, pressure sensor or heater) or of the AdBlue injector. The engine does not stop while driving, but once the countdown reaches zero it will not restart.
Check for the garage: Diagnose with Diagbox or equivalent: AdBlue pressure, flow test and tank temperature.
Cost cited in the source: Complete module or tank: approx. €600–1,500 (estimate)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

Sources from the original database

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How much does it cost to repair this fault?

Complete module or tank: approx. €600–1,500 (estimate)

A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.

How is it checked?

Diagnose with Diagbox or equivalent: AdBlue pressure, flow test and tank temperature.

What are the symptoms?

Emission system fault message and a “starting impossible in X km” countdown, AdBlue/UREA warning and engine light.

Which cars and years does it affect?

Brands: Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel, Fiat, Jeep, Alfa Romeo, Toyota
Engine / equipment: 1.5 / 1.6 / 2.0 BlueHDi with AdBlue (Peugeot, Citroën, DS, Opel)
Period mentioned: Approx. 2014 onwards

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