DTC P2463 Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation |
DTC P244B Diesel Particulate Filter Differential Pressure Too High |

| DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
| With warm engine, drive the vehicle with a constant vehicle speed within 60 to 100 km/h (37 to 62 mph) (shift position: 3rd) for 5 minutes. | Amount of PM (Particulate Matter) is 20 g (1 trip detection logic) |
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| DTC Detection Drive Pattern | DTC Detection Condition | Trouble Area |
| With warm engine, drive the vehicle with a constant vehicle speed within 60 to 100 km/h (37 to 62 mph) (shift position: 3rd) for 5 minutes. | DPF Differential Pressure is 80 kPa or more (1 trip detection logic) |
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| 1.CHECK ANY OTHER DTCS OUTPUT (IN ADDITION TO DTC P2463, P244B AND P252F) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Read DTCs.
| Result | Proceed to |
| P2463 and/or P244B P2463 and P252F | A |
| Except above | B |
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| 2.CHECK AND REPLACE ENGINE OIL |
Check the engine oil quality and quantity.
If the engine oil level exceeds the full level or the engine oil is diluted, replace the engine oil (Click here).
Reset the oil maintenance indicator (Click here).
Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75 to 86°C (167 to 187°F).
Drive the vehicle for 2 minutes or more at an engine speed of 1800 to 3000 rpm and a vehicle speed of 15 km/h (9.3 mph) or more.
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| 3.CHECK BLOCKAGE OF EXHAUST PIPE AIR HOSES AND TRANSMITTING PIPES (DIFFERENTIAL PRESSURE SENSOR) |
Disconnect the exhaust pipe air hose (both upstream and downstream) on the differential pressure sensor side.

Start the engine.
Check if there is exhaust gas pulsation from both exhaust pipe air hoses while the engine is idling.
| Result | Proceed to |
| No exhaust gas pulsation | A |
| Exhaust gas pulsation exists | B |
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| A | |
| 4.REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST PIPE AIR HOSE OR TRANSMITTING PIPE |
Repair or replace the malfunctioning parts of the exhaust pipe air hoses or the transmitting pipes.
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| 5.CHECK FOR EXHAUST GAS LEAK OR BLOCKAGE |
Check if there is an exhaust gas leak or blockage in the whole exhaust system components.
| Result | Proceed to |
| Leaks and/or blockages exists in the exhaust system | A |
| No leaks and/or blockages in the exhaust system | B |
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| A | |
| 6.REPAIR OR REPLACE EXHAUST GAS LEAK OR BLOCKAGE POINT |
Repair or replace the exhaust gas leak or blockage point.
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| 7.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CATALYST DIFFERENTIAL PRESS) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Catalyst Differential Press.
Take a snapshot with the intelligent tester at an engine speed of 4000 rpm without load.
Record the Catalyst Differential Press at 4000 rpm.
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| 8.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FIRST TIME OF ACTIVATE THE DPF REJUVENATE (PM)) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Start the engine and turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Activate the DPF Rejuvenate (PM) / Data List / Exhaust Temperature B1S1, Exhaust Temperature B1S2 and DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM).
Perform the Active Test then drive the vehicle at a constant engine speed of 2000 rpm or more (shift position: 3rd) and a vehicle speed within 60 to 100 km/h (37 to 62 mph).
Confirm that both Exhaust Temperature B1S1 and Exhaust Temperature B1S2 reach 250°C (482°F) or more and the DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM) turns from "Ready" to "Operate".
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Take a snapshot with the tester when the Exhaust Temperature B1S1 and Exhaust Temperature B1S2 rise and become stable.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM).
Confirm the DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM).
| Tester Display | Status |
| Standby | Before entering the "Activate the DPF Rejuvenate (PM)" |
| Ready | Enabling condition for "Activate the DPF Rejuvenate (PM)" is not sufficient |
| Operate |
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| Compl | PM regeneration is completed (Amount of PM is 0 g) |
Read the values of the Data List / Exhaust Temperature B1S2 in the Snapshot Review function.
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| 9.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (INJECTION FEEDBACK VAL #1 TO #4 AND INJECTION VOLUME) |
Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.
Allow the engine to idle for 30 seconds or more.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Injection Feedback Val. #1 to #4 and Injection Volume.
Read the value.
| Tester Display | Engine Condition | Specified Condition |
| Injection Volume | Idling | Less than 8 mm3/st |
| Injection Feedback Val. #1 Injection Feedback Val. #2 Injection Feedback Val. #3 Injection Feedback Val. #4 | Idling | Between -2.0 mm3/st and 2.0 mm3/st |
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| 10.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (INJECTION CUT FOR IDENTIFYING MALFUNCTIONING CYLINDER) |
Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Cylinder#1 to #4 Fuel Cut.
Check the four cylinders in sequence to identify a faulty cylinder.
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| 11.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (INJECTION CUT FOR IDENTIFYING MALFUNCTIONING PART) |
Change the fuel injector of the malfunctioning cylinder to a fuel injector of the cylinder that functions normally.
Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the Cylinder#1 to #4 Fuel Cut.
Check the four cylinders in sequence to identify a faulty cylinder.
Confirm the malfunctioning cylinder.
| Result | Proceed to |
| Different cylinder malfunction identified | A |
| Same cylinder malfunction identified | B |
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| 12.REPLACE INJECTOR ASSEMBLY |
Replace the injector assembly of the malfunctioning cylinder (Click here).
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| 13.PERFORM REGISTRATION AND INITIALIZATION |
Perform registration and initialization (Click here).
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| 14.BLEED AIR FROM FUEL SYSTEM |
Bleed air from fuel system (Click here).
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| 15.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CONTROL THE EGR STEP POSITION) |
Remove the electric EGR valve assembly (Click here).
Connect the electric EGR valve assembly connector.
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Control the EGR Step Position / Data List / Actual EGR Valve Pos.
When changing the Active Test value from 0 to 100%, check that Actual EGR Valve Pos. smoothly changes to the set opening angle.
Check that the EGR valve is fully closed.

Remove the diesel throttle body assembly, intake air connector and EGR pipe connector.
Remove the deposits from those parts and clean them.
Reinstall the electric EGR valve assembly, diesel throttle body assembly, intake air connector and EGR pipe connector.
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| 16.REPLACE ELECTRIC EGR CONTROL VALVE ASSEMBLY |
Replace the electric EGR valve assembly (Click here).
Turn the ignition switch to ON.
Turn the ignition switch off and wait for 30 seconds or more.
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| 17.CHECK ENGINE ASSEMBLY |
Check the engine assembly to determine the cause of low compression and other factors that would cause the exhaust gas temperature to rise insufficiently.
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| 18.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FIRST TIME OF ACTIVATE THE DPF REJUVENATE (PM)) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Start the engine and turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Activate the DPF Rejuvenate (PM) / Data List / Exhaust Temperature B1S1, Exhaust Temperature B1S2 and DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM).
Perform the Active Test then drive the vehicle at a constant engine speed of 2000 rpm or more (shift position: 3rd) and a vehicle speed within 60 to 100 km/h (37 to 62 mph).
Confirm that both Exhaust Temperature B1S1 and Exhaust Temperature B1S2 reach 250°C (482°F) or more and the DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM) turns from "Ready" to "Operate".
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Take a snapshot with the tester when the Exhaust Temperature B1S1 and Exhaust Temperature B1S2 rise and become stable.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM).
Confirm the DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM).
| Tester Display | Status |
| Standby | Before entering the "Activate the DPF Rejuvenate (PM)" |
| Ready | Enabling condition for "Activate the DPF Rejuvenate (PM)" is not sufficient |
| Operate |
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| Compl | PM regeneration is completed (Amount of PM is 0 g) |
Read the values of the Data List / Exhaust Temperature B1S2 in the Snapshot Review function.
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| 19.REPLACE EXHAUST MANIFOLD CONVERTER SUB-ASSEMBLY |
Replace the exhaust manifold converter sub-assembly (Click here).
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| 20.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (FIRST TIME OF ACTIVATE THE DPF REJUVENATE (PM)) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Start the engine and turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Activate the DPF Rejuvenate (PM) / Data List / Exhaust Temperature B1S1, Exhaust Temperature B1S2 and DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM).
Perform the Active Test then drive the vehicle at a constant engine speed of 2000 rpm or more (shift position: 3rd) and a vehicle speed within 60 to 100 km/h (37 to 62 mph).
Confirm that both Exhaust Temperature B1S1 and Exhaust Temperature B1S2 reach 250°C (482°F) or more and the DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM) turns from "Ready" to "Operate".
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| 21.PERFORM ACTIVE TEST USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (SECOND TIME OF ACTIVATE THE DPF REJUVENATE (PM)) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Start the engine and turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Active Test / Activate the DPF Rejuvenate (PM) / Data List / Exhaust Temperature B1S1, Exhaust Temperature B1S2 and DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM).
Perform the Active Test then drive the vehicle at a constant engine speed of 2000 rpm or more (shift position: 3rd) and a vehicle speed within 60 to 100 km/h (37 to 62 mph).
Confirm that both Exhaust Temperature B1S1 and Exhaust Temperature B1S2 reach 250°C (482°F) or more and the DPNR/DPF Status Reju(PM) turns from "Ready" to "Operate".
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| 22.READ VALUE USING INTELLIGENT TESTER (CATALYST DIFFERENTIAL PRESS) |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Start the engine and drive the vehicle until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / Data List / Catalyst Differential Press.
Take a snapshot with the intelligent tester at an engine speed of 4000 rpm without load.
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| 23.REPLACE EXHAUST TAIL PIPE ASSEMBLY (DPF CATALYTIC CONVERTER) |
Replace the exhaust tail pipe assembly (DPF catalytic converter) (Click here).
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| 24.PERFORM INITIALIZATION |
Clear the DPF deterioration record using the intelligent tester (Click here).
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| 25.CONFIRM WHETHER MALFUNCTION HAS BEEN SUCCESSFULLY REPAIRED |
Connect the intelligent tester to the DLC3.
Turn the ignition switch to ON and turn the tester on.
Clear the DTCs (Click here).
Start the engine and warm it up until the engine coolant temperature reaches 75°C (167°F) or more.
Drive the vehicle at a constant engine speed of 2000 rpm or more (shift position: 3rd) and a vehicle speed within 60 to 100 km/h (37 to 62 mph) for 5 minutes.
Enter the following menus: Powertrain / Engine and ECT / DTC.
Confirm that the DTC is not output again.
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