PACCAR-P2047 serious PACCAR MX ›

Reductant Injector Circuit Open

The PACCAR-P2047 (PACCAR MX) diesel fault code means: Reductant Injector Circuit Open. This is a serious severity code.

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Short distances only
DIY difficulty
intermediate
Estimated cost
$500-$4,200
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Common Symptoms

  • Check Engine Light with progressive derate
  • DEF warning and 5 mph limp eventually
  • High DEF consumption
  • Failed emissions / CARB inspection
  • Possible no-restart inducement active

Probable Causes (Ranked by Likelihood)

  • Failed inlet or outlet NOx sensor (most common MX cause) Very Likely
  • Crystallized DEF at doser restricting flow Likely
  • DEF quality out of spec Possible
  • SCR catalyst aged / contaminated (end-of-life) Possible
  • Exhaust leak upstream of SCR causing false readings Possible

Frequently Asked Questions

What does PACCAR MX code P2047 mean?

PACCAR MX code P2047 (Reductant Injector Circuit Open) is a serious-severity diagnostic trouble code set by the engine or aftertreatment control module on MX-11 and MX-13 engines in Kenworth and Peterbilt trucks. It indicates a fault in the aftertreatment system that should be diagnosed with DAVIE4 or PACCAR ESA.

Can I drive a Kenworth or Peterbilt with PACCAR P2047?

Possibly — short distances may be OK, but ignoring the fault risks progressive damage, regen failure, or derate. Address promptly.

How much does it cost to fix PACCAR MX P2047?

Typical repair runs $500-$4,200. Sensor or wiring repairs are at the low end; injector, DEF pump, DPF, or EGR cooler jobs are at the high end. Dealer-level DAVIE4 software is often required for programming or calibration after parts replacement.

What actually makes the computer set this NOx or SCR code?

California's heavy-duty OBD regulation requires the system to flag a NOx-converting catalyst when its conversion capability drops enough to push NOx emissions more than 0.4 g/bhp-hr above the applicable standard (Title 13 CCR 1971.1, section (e)(6.2.1)) — so on a 0.2 g/bhp-hr engine the trip point is around 0.6. Catalysts in series may be monitored individually or as a group, which is why a code can point at the aftertreatment as a whole rather than at one brick. This threshold comes from the heavy-duty OBD regulation, which covers 2010 and later heavy-duty engines. If your engine is in a pickup at or under 14,000 lb GVWR it is certified under the separate medium-duty rule instead, so treat this as the design intent rather than your engine's exact limit.

Mechanics Guide Step-by-step diagnosis

Step-by-Step Diagnostic Procedure

  1. Clear codes and operate truck through full duty cycle. Re-scan — chronically-failing NOx sensor will re-set quickly.

  2. Graph both NOx sensor values at idle and cruise with DAVIE4. Inlet should read 200-800 ppm; outlet should drop near zero.

  3. Refractometer-test DEF. Concentration below 30% urea indicates contamination.

  4. Inspect SCR inlet/outlet for leaks or damage with smoke machine.

  5. If both sensors and DEF check out, replace aged SCR catalyst and reflash CEM.

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This page is built from documented references. Verify against your own service info before repair work.

P2047 on Other Platforms

The same code ID appears across other engines, vehicles, and equipment. Diagnostic flow varies by platform — see the matching breakdown:

Commonly Affected Vehicles

  • Kenworth T680 with PACCAR MX-13
  • Kenworth T880 with PACCAR MX-13
  • Kenworth W990 with PACCAR MX-13
  • Peterbilt 579 with PACCAR MX-13
  • Peterbilt 389 with PACCAR MX-13
  • Peterbilt 567 with PACCAR MX-13
  • Kenworth T440 with PACCAR MX-11
  • Kenworth T470 with PACCAR MX-11
  • Peterbilt 520 with PACCAR MX-11

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