AutoCodes – Generic – P2051

P2051 Code - Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Low Bank 2 Unit 1

Quick Answer

The Reductant Dosing Valve (Reductant Injection Valve) is used to meter and atomize the reductant liquid before it is mixed with the exhaust gas. Common causes include Faulty Reductant Injection Valve, Reductant Injection Valve harness is open or shorted, Reductant Injection Valve circuit poor electrical connection. Severity is High - diagnose this code as soon as possible. Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

What it means: P2051 indicates Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Low Bank 2 Unit 1.
Common causes: Common causes include Faulty Reductant Injection Valve, Reductant Injection Valve harness is open or shorted, Reductant Injection Valve circuit poor electrical connection.
Severity: High - diagnose this code as soon as possible.
Can I drive?: Driving is not recommended if the warning light is flashing, the engine runs poorly, or safety-related symptoms are present.

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Code Popularity 12,911

How popular is this code, among other codes? Low

Repair Importance Level

Urgent (Diagnose now) (3 / 3)

Repair Difficulty Level

Advanced (Pro) (3 / 3)

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Code P2051 Description

The Reductant Dosing Valve (Reductant Injection Valve) is used to meter and atomize the reductant liquid before it is mixed with the exhaust gas. Normal operating frequency is between 3 Hz and .3 Hz. The cooling body contains heat sink fins to keep the injector and reductant below the boiling point. If the sensed temperature is nearing the maximum temperature threshold, reductant spray will be increased in quantity to actively cool the valve.

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What does this mean?

What are the Possible Causes of the DTC P2051?

Faulty Reductant Injection Valve
Reductant Injection Valve harness is open or shorted
Reductant Injection Valve circuit poor electrical connection

How to Fix the DTC P2051?

Review the 'Possible Causes' above and visually examine the corresponding wiring harness and connectors. Check for damaged components and inspect connector pins for signs of being broken, bent, pushed out, or corroded.

What is the Cost to Diagnose the Code?

Labor: 1.0

To diagnose the P2051 code, it typically requires 1.0 hour of labor. Rates vary by location, vehicle, and shop. Many shops charge between $80–$150 per hour; dealerships and metro areas may be higher, independents may be lower.

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Information for Specific Makes

P2051 Chevrolet — Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Low Bank 2 Unit 1
P2051 Dodge — Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Low Bank 2 Unit 1
P2051 Ford — Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Low Bank 2 Unit 1
P2051 GMC — Reductant Injection Valve Circuit Low Bank 2 Unit 1

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