0 miles warning • SCR faults • Updated for 2026
AdBlue No Start Countdown: 0 Miles Until No Start Explained
Seeing “0 miles until no start”?
Your vehicle is not warning you.
It is preparing to shut down.
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When your dashboard shows “0 miles until no start”, it means the SCR system believes emissions are out of control.
The ECU is counting down to protect compliance.
Topping up AdBlue rarely fixes this stage.
Clearing codes rarely fixes it either.
The root fault must be diagnosed.
If you need fast confirmation of the real issue, start with AdBlue problem diagnosis.
Why the no-start countdown begins
- P20EE – SCR catalyst efficiency below threshold
- P204F – Reductant system performance fault
- P20E8 – AdBlue dosing pressure issue
- P2BAE – NOx exceeded limit
- P207F – AdBlue quality fault
When these codes stay active, the ECU assumes emissions compliance has failed.
The countdown is a forced compliance measure.
Can you reset the no-start warning?
Only if the fault condition is gone.
The ECU will not allow a reset if live data still shows failure.
- If pressure is still low, countdown stays.
- If NOx readings remain high, countdown stays.
- If heater faults persist, countdown stays.
Clearing codes without repair often leads to a shorter second countdown.
Repair or delete after a countdown?
The decision depends on mileage, repeat faults, and downtime impact.
- Repair suits newer vehicles where hardware failure is isolated.
- Delete becomes a consideration when faults repeat and costs stack.
- Downtime often drives the decision more than part price.
If weighing legal implications, read AdBlue delete legal UK.
No Start Countdown FAQs
Can I drive during the countdown?
You can until it reaches zero. After that, the vehicle may refuse to start.
Will topping up AdBlue fix it?
Only if the system was genuinely low. Most countdowns are triggered by faults, not low fluid.
How long does diagnosis take?
Most faults can be confirmed within 60–90 minutes with live data checks.
Is this common on vans?
Yes. High-mileage work vans see repeated SCR faults if maintenance is delayed.
Can it damage the engine?
The engine is protected. The system restricts starting to enforce emissions compliance.
Countdown active? Let’s stop it before zero.
Tell us your fault code and vehicle.
We will confirm the cause and the quickest fix.
