OBD Guide

P24A4

Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation 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
  • Difficulty starting the engine
  • Black smoke from the exhaust pipe

Causes

  • Frequent short trips without warming up the engine
  • Malfunction of the DPF regeneration system
  • Low fuel quality
  • Malfunction of exhaust system sensors
  • Mechanical damage to the particulate filter

How to Fix

  1. Carry out forced DPF regeneration at a service station
  2. Check the operation of the regeneration system
  3. Clean or replace the particulate filter
  4. Check pressure sensors in the exhaust system
  5. Replace engine oil with one that meets specifications

Related codes

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