How to clean the exhaust filter in a DTC?
How to clean the exhaust filter in a DTC?
#10-06-05-002E: Clean Exhaust Filter See Owners Manual Now, Cleaning Exhaust Filter Keep Driving Until Message is Cleared or Diesel Partic Filter is Full Continue Driving Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set – (Sep 7, 2017)
What’s the best way to clean the exhaust filter?
Instruct the customer that the most efficient way to clean the filter is to DRIVE the vehicle at more than 30 mph (50 km/h) UNTIL the warning message goes OFF. Ignoring the message and continuing to drive with the warning message ON and the exhaust filter not being cleaned as required will eventually result in the following:
How to clean exhaust filter in DTC p2463?
Subject: CLEAN EXHAUST FILTER SEE OWNERS MANUAL NOW, CLEANING EXHAUST FILTER KEEP DRIVING UNTIL MESSAGE IS CLEARED or DIESEL PARTIC FILTER IS FULL CONTINUE DRIVING Displayed on DIC, DTC P2463 May Be Set image Attention: This Bulletin also applies to any of the above models that may be Export from North America vehicles.
Why does my DPF warning light come on?
How it works and why the light may come on. The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is part of your exhaust and controls the ‘soot’ that would otherwise be expelled from the system.
Can a stoplight clog up an exhaust filter?
Sitting at a stoplight for what seems like forever with the engine idling can clog up anything on the truck (and in the driver, I might add). But steady highway driving has more cool air passing the engine and the fluids can circulate more and such, right? Or am I just too dumb to live? Um, maybe you shouldn’t answer that last question….
How it works and why the light may come on. The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is part of your exhaust and controls the ‘soot’ that would otherwise be expelled from the system.
What should I do if my check engine light comes on?
If the check engine light comes on you should get it checked as soon as you can, as by continuing to drive you risk causing further, potentially irreparable damage to your engine. Use our search tool to find your nearest RAC approved garage. Or, if you have RAC Breakdown Cover, call for recovery.
What happens if you ignore the diesel particulate filter warning light?
If you ignore the light, the soot will continue to build up until the computer turns on a “limp” mode to try and prevent any damage from occurring. This limp mode limits your top speed to reduce how much soot is getting sent through the filter.
