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P2462

Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic

System
Auxiliary emission controls (P code)
Lamp
Check Engine Light
Category
Powertrain - Auxiliary Emissions Controls

What it means

P2462 means Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor B Circuit Intermittent/Erratic.

Where it lives

For P2462, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P2462 reports a fault at the sensor.

Check these first

  • A loose sensor B connector that drops signal on bumps
  • A sensor B element with an erratic output
  • Corrosion in the sensor B terminals
  • A chafed sensor B harness rubbing on the chassis

What to do next

  1. Read particulate filter pressure sensor B while wiggling the harness
  2. Inspect the sensor B connector for loose or corroded pins
  3. Check the sensor B harness for chafe points
  4. Monitor sensor B output for a steady signal during a road test
  5. Replace the particulate filter pressure sensor B if the erratic signal persists
  6. Clear the code and retest

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Updated

Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.