Powertrain
generic / SAE
P2B9B
Vehicle Conditions Incorrect for Particulate Matter Sensor Regeneration
The ECM detects that the vehicle is not operating in conditions suitable for the periodic PM sensor regeneration cycle. The sensor element cannot be cleaned and soot-mass measurement is paused.
SystemPowertrain
Typegeneric / SAE
GroupP2
Range / numberB / 9B
Possible causes
- Driving cycle too short for regen conditions high
- Sustained low-load operation medium
Inspection / repair
- Difficulty: easy
- DIY: possible
- Estimated cost: 10–100 €
- Estimated time: 0–1 h
- Component: pm sensor
- Component: exhaust system
- MIL / check engine light
- emissions-relevant
- drive cycle required
Sources
References
sae:J2012