OBD Guide

P243D

Particulate Filter Regeneration Duration Bank 2

Severity
🔴 High
Can you drive?
Limited driving only, diagnose soon
Approx. repair cost
$167–556 (est.)

Symptoms

  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Reduced engine power
  • Check Engine light comes on
  • Frequent attempts at regeneration
  • Noticeable drop in vehicle dynamics

Causes

  • DPF clogged
  • Low fuel quality
  • Malfunction of exhaust system sensors
  • Problems with the fuel injection system
  • Insufficient exhaust gas temperature

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the particulate filter
  2. Diagnose the operation of temperature and pressure sensors in the exhaust system
  3. Check the fuel injection system
  4. Perform forced DPF regeneration
  5. If necessary, replace the particulate filter

Related codes

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