P246C
Particulate Filter Restriction - Forced Limited Power Bank 1
What it means
P246C means Particulate Filter Restriction - Forced Limited Power Bank 1.
Check these first
- A bank 1 DPF loaded with soot past the limit
- A DPF that cannot regenerate due to a sensor fault
- Low engine oil that limits the regeneration cycle
- A clogged air intake that raises soot output
What to do next
- Read the bank 1 DPF soot load on a scan tool
- Run a forced regeneration and watch for a temperature rise
- Check the air filter and intake for a restriction
- Check engine oil level and condition
- Clean or replace the DPF if regeneration cannot lower the soot load
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.