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P2060 — Reductant Injection Air Pump Control Circuit Low

Manufacturer-specificPowertrain (engine & transmission)

P2060 indicates that the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) has detected a low voltage condition in the control circuit for the reductant injection air pump. This pump supplies pressurized air to the SCR system to aid in diesel exhaust fluid (DEF) injection, and a low circuit voltage can prevent proper pump operation.

Symptoms

What causes it — most likely first

1. Failed reductant injection air pump

The pump motor or internal electronics have failed, causing the control circuit to draw insufficient current and register low voltage.

2. Wiring harness short to ground or open circuit

Damaged, chafed, or corroded wires between the PCM and the pump can create a short to ground or an open, resulting in a low‑voltage reading.

3. Blown fuse or faulty pump relay

The fuse or relay supplying power to the reductant injection air pump circuit may be open, preventing proper voltage from reaching the pump.

4. Corroded or loose pump connector/ground

Poor contact at the pump connector or a weak ground connection can cause voltage drop that the PCM interprets as a low circuit condition.

5. PCM output driver fault (rare)

Although uncommon, the PCM’s driver circuit for the pump control can fail, producing a low‑voltage signal; this is considered only after pump, wiring, fuse, and relay are verified good.

How it's diagnosed

  1. Scan for codes and review freeze‑frame data to confirm P2060 and note any related SCR codes.
  2. Inspect the fuse and relay for the reductant injection air pump circuit; replace if blown or faulty.
  3. Visually examine the wiring harness and connectors for damage, corrosion, or loose pins; repair as needed.
  4. Measure pump resistance and voltage at the pump connector with the key ON (engine OFF) and compare to manufacturer specifications.
  5. If pump, wiring, fuse, and relay are within spec, monitor the PCM’s control signal with a scan tool or oscilloscope; absence of a proper signal may indicate a PCM driver fault.

Code facts & related codes

SystemPowertrain (engine & transmission)
StandardizationManufacturer-specific (P1/B1/C1/U1)

Frequently asked

Is replacing the PCM a common fix for P2060?

No. PCM failure is rare for this code; most cases are due to the pump, its wiring, fuse, relay, or connectors. Replacing the PCM without first checking those components is unnecessary and often ineffective.

Can a blown fuse cause the P2060 code?

Yes. If the fuse supplying power to the reductant injection air pump circuit is open, the PCM will see low voltage and set P2060.

What should I check first when diagnosing P2060?

Start with the fuse and relay for the pump circuit, then inspect the wiring harness and connectors for damage or corrosion before testing the pump itself.

Will a faulty reductant injection air pump always trigger P2060?

Typically, a failed pump will cause low voltage in its control circuit, triggering P2060, but intermittent wiring issues can also produce the same symptom.