P243B

Particulate Filter Restriction - Forced Limited Power Bank 2

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Limited driving only, diagnose soon

Approx. repair cost

$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

Reduced engine power
Activating emergency mode
Increased fuel consumption
Black smoke from the exhaust pipe
Check Engine indicator on the dashboard

Causes

DPF clogged
Malfunction of exhaust gas pressure sensors
Problems with the DPF regeneration system
Low fuel quality
EGR valve malfunction

How to Fix

Check the condition of the particulate filter
Perform forced DPF regeneration
Check the operation of the exhaust gas pressure sensors
Clean or replace the particulate filter if necessary
Check the EGR system for malfunctions

Related codes

P242F P2459 P2463