OBD Guide

P200C

Particulate Filter Over Temperature Bank 1

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Do not drive — repair immediately
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Unusual odor from the exhaust system
  • Activating emergency engine operation

Causes

  • Malfunction of the DPF regeneration system
  • Damaged or dirty temperature sensors
  • DPF clogged
  • Problems with fuel injectors
  • Malfunctions in the engine management system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the particulate filter
  2. Diagnose the DPF regeneration system
  3. Check exhaust gas temperature sensors
  4. Clean or replace the particulate filter if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the fuel injectors

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