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P05F5

Exhaust Aftertreatment Power Relay Control Circuit High

Generic OBD-II

Common symptoms

What you'll notice

Common causes

Most likely first

  1. Faulty exhaust aftertreatment power relay
  2. Malfunctioning control circuit for the exhaust aftertreatment power relay
  3. Short circuit or open circuit in the exhaust aftertreatment power relay control circuit
  4. Incorrect voltage supply to the exhaust aftertreatment power relay

How to diagnose & fix

Work through it in order

  1. Check engine light illumination
  2. Decreased engine performance or power
  3. Increased fuel consumption
  4. Difficulty starting the vehicle
  5. Strange exhaust odor or excessive smoke from the exhaust

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