OBD Guide

P244B

Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too High Bank 1

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

Symptoms

  • Reduced engine power
  • Increased fuel consumption
  • Check engine light comes on
  • Problems with diesel particulate filter regeneration
  • Engine transition to emergency mode

Causes

  • DPF clogged
  • Malfunction of differential pressure sensors
  • Problems with the DPF regeneration system
  • Malfunction of EGR valves
  • Mechanical damage to the exhaust system

How to Fix

  1. Check the condition of the particulate filter
  2. Diagnose differential pressure sensors
  3. Check DPF regeneration system
  4. Clean or replace the particulate filter if necessary
  5. Check the operation of the EGR system

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