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PowertrainP243F

Caution

Severity: Caution - get it checked when you can

Particulate filter restriction - soot accumulation too high bank 2

12 brands affected · Description from Toyota data.

Key terms: DPF: diesel particulate filter, which traps soot · Control module: a small computer that runs one part of the car · Bank 2: the side of the engine containing cylinder 2 · Powertrain: engine, transmission and emissions

1What it means in plain English

The engine or powertrain control system has stored a fault that does not have specific guidance in this database yet.

2Common causes

  1. Sensor or actuator fault
  2. Wiring or connector fault
  3. Vacuum or intake leak
  4. Fuel or ignition problem
  5. Control module fault

3Can I drive?

Caution · drive with care

Have it diagnosed promptly. If the car runs and drives normally, drive gently to a workshop. If it runs badly, stalls, overheats, loses oil pressure, or a warning light is flashing or red, stop safely and get professional help. If the code concerns the brakes, brake vacuum or brake assist, do not drive until it is checked: a hard pedal or longer stopping distance means stop.

This page gives general information. It is not professional advice. For a definite diagnosis and a repair quote, ask a qualified mechanic to inspect the car.

4Brand data 12

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
Ashok Leyland CVP243FNo description available Powertrain
DaewooP243FNo description available Powertrain
EOBDP243FRoetfilter restrictie - roetophoping te hoog bank 2 BrandPowertrain
FiatP243FIt has to be performed when a Gasoline Particulate Filter (GPF) DTC (P2463, or P24A4) is present in error memory BrandPowertrain
GMP243FNo description available Powertrain
HoldenP243FNo description available Powertrain
Land RoverP243FNo description available Powertrain
OpelP243FNo description available Powertrain
PeugeotP243FNo description available Powertrain
SaabP243FNo description available Powertrain
TataP243FNo description available Powertrain
ToyotaP243FParticulate filter restriction - soot accumulation too high bank 2 BrandPowertrain

Legend: SAE is the generic J2012 description; Brand is text taken from that manufacturer’s data. Manufacturer rows keep the wording and language of the source data, and non-English text is tagged so screen readers pronounce it correctly.

5Extended variant codes 1

These 7-character codes are manufacturer-specific variants of P243F and may be reported by some scan tools.

BrandCodeDescriptionSystem
SsangYongP243F00CDPF plugged BrandPowertrain

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