P24CA
Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit Intermittent
What it means
P24CA means Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit Intermittent.
Where it lives
For P24CA, the circuit described runs through the sensor. The description of P24CA reports a fault at the sensor.
Check these first
- Loose PM sensor connector causing an intermittent signal
- Chafed PM sensor wire rubbing on the exhaust or frame
- Intermittent internal failure in the PM sensor
- Moisture in the PM sensor connector
What to do next
- Wiggle-test the PM sensor harness while watching live data
- Inspect the PM sensor connector for moisture or corrosion
- Check the PM sensor wiring routing for chafe points
- Re-seat the PM sensor connector and retest
- Replace the PM sensor if the signal keeps dropping out
- Clear the code and retest
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Updated
Generic SAE J2012 definition. Last updated 2026-10-10.