Powertrain, generic (extended)

P241D SCR Inducement - Forced Engine Shutdown

Check engine lightOn
EmissionsRelevant
Drive cycleRequired
Limp modePossible

P241D marks the last step of the diesel SCR inducement: after repeated warnings about a reductant problem were ignored, the engine module blocks further engine starts. On FCA's 3.0L EcoDiesel (Ram 1500, Jeep Grand Cherokee from 2014) a DEF-related code first triggers a dash message, after 50 miles a restart countdown, and after 150 miles no restart; P241D is then stored and only sets alongside the causing code. A wiTECH routine allows up to 49 more miles. Jaguar Land Rover describes the same code on the Ingenium 2.0D when DEF was not topped up. CARB accepts such inducement strategies as a guard against running without proper reductant. The real fault is the companion code; repair it, then clear and re-run the monitors.

Likely causes

DEF tank run empty after warnings were ignored
Unrepaired SCR or DEF system fault (pump, pressure, quality, NOx sensor)
Causing code erased while the inducement remains active

Symptoms

  • Engine will not restart, message to service the DEF system
  • Earlier countdown warnings in the cluster
  • Check engine light with further SCR codes

Repair estimate

DifficultyMediumWorkshop job
Parts and labour€20–1,500
Time0.3–4 h

Typical range across vehicles; the real cost depends on what the testing finds.

Parts involved

scr systemreductant tank

Related codes

P203FP20E8P2BAEP2BAFP232A

References: static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov, static.nhtsa.gov, law.cornell.edu.