P243E

Particulate Filter Regeneration Incomplete Bank 2

Severity

🔴 High

Can you drive?

Yes, but get it checked soon

Approx. repair cost

$33–389 (est.)

Symptoms

Deterioration in acceleration dynamics
Increased fuel consumption
Check Engine Light Illuminates
A message appears about the need for DPF service

Causes

Short trips without warming up the engine
Low quality diesel fuel
Malfunction of exhaust gas temperature sensors
Problems with fuel injectors
Clogged particulate filter

How to Fix

Perform forced DPF regeneration using diagnostic equipment
Check the operation of exhaust gas temperature sensors
Perform fuel injector diagnostics
Assess the condition of the particulate filter
If necessary, replace the particulate filter

Related codes

P243D P2448 P2463