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AdBlue Reserve Critical

on 2024 Mini Cooper SE Electric · FWD

What this code means

The DEF (AdBlue) level is critically low with limited range before restrictions apply. Raised by the SCR emissions control system on diesel vehicles.

Symptoms

  • Critical AdBlue warning displayed
  • No-restart countdown shown
  • Reduced range warning

Common causes

  • AdBlue tank nearly empty
  • Ignored earlier low-level warning
  • Faulty AdBlue level sensor
  • AdBlue pump delivery fault

Diagnostic steps

  1. Refill AdBlue immediately
  2. Verify level sensor operation
  3. Check AdBlue pump delivery
  4. Clear fault after refill

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