P242F
Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation Bank 1
What it means
P242F means Particulate Filter Restriction - Ash Accumulation Bank 1.
Check these first
- High mileage ash loading the bank 1 particulate filter
- Engine oil or coolant entering the bank 1 exhaust
- Extended low load driving preventing regeneration
- A restricted bank 1 exhaust raising back pressure
What to do next
- Read bank 1 DPF differential pressure and soot load on a scan tool
- Check for oil or coolant consumption feeding ash
- Inspect the bank 1 exhaust for restriction
- Run a forced regeneration to see if ash clears
- Replace or clean the bank 1 particulate filter if ash will not burn off
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.