What to do if your truck is throwing an exhaust filter error?
What to do if your truck is throwing an exhaust filter error?
If your diesel powered GM vehicle trips one of the above errors regarding the DPF system, driving above 30 miles per hour until the error message disappears is the easiest way to fix this issue. Driving above 30 miles per hour will allow the DPF regeneration cycle to occur.
Why is my exhaust filter not turning off?
Get it check out at the dealer. That’s way too long. Get it check out at the dealer. Click to expand… I’m still driving to work. 3hrs driving so far with the message on the dash. Half a tank of diesel burnt. I booked it in already. Tomorrow at 8am. Please keep us update on this issue. Please keep us update on this issue. Click to expand…
What’s the best way to clean an exhaust filter?
Instruct the customer that the most efficient way to clean the filter is to DRIVE the vehicle at more than 50 km/h (30 mph) UNTIL the warning message goes OFF. The malfunction indicator lamp (MIL) will illuminate at which point the DPF warning message will be displayed and a chime will also sound.
How long does it take for exhaust filter to change?
Safely Drive at Highway Speed to Remedy.” Once you drive long enough for the exhaust to be hot enough, this will change to “Exhaust System Regeneration in Process. Continue Driving” – and that message will stay on until the regeneration is complete (about 10-15 minutes in my experience).
What happens if exhaust filter is not cleaned?
If the customer continues to drive with the DPF warning message displayed and the exhaust filter is not cleaned as required, the malfunction indicator lamp will illuminate and the ENGINE POWER IS REDUCED message will display and dealer service will be necessary. Inform the customer about the importance of taking the messages seriously.
If your diesel powered GM vehicle trips one of the above errors regarding the DPF system, driving above 30 miles per hour until the error message disappears is the easiest way to fix this issue. Driving above 30 miles per hour will allow the DPF regeneration cycle to occur.
When does the exhaust filter over limit message come on?
Suddenly the message Exhaust Filter over limit message flashed on, then the truck (with trailer attached) went into “limp mode”. For those who don’t know this road, there is NOTHING between Roswell and Albuquerque!
What happens if you overload the exhaust filter?
At that time I had no option but to drive the truck approx 10 miles to let it clean enough to not put the truck in limp mode. If you can not drive to clean the filter or no add on monitor such as the Edge CTS/CTS2 to perform a manual regen, you can overload the DPF and it will have to be replaced.
