DTC P24B0-P24B6, P24C7, P24D0, OR P24D1 (ENGINE CONTROLS AND FUEL - 2.5L (LKH LP2) OR 2.8L (LWN) DIESEL)
Diagnostic Instructions
DTC Descriptors
DTC P24B0 : Particulate Matter Sensor Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P24B1 : Particulate Matter Sensor Circuit High Voltage
DTC P24B3 : Particulate Matter Sensor Heater Control Circuit
DTC P24B4 : Particulate Matter Sensor Heater Control Circuit Performance
DTC P24B5 : Particulate Matter Sensor Heater Control Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P24B6 : Particulate Matter Sensor Heater Control Circuit High Voltage
DTC P24C7 : Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit Performance
DTC P24D0 : Particulate Matter Sensor Supply Voltage Circuit Low Voltage
DTC P24D1 : Particulate Matter Sensor Regeneration Incomplete
Circuit/System Description
The particulate matter (PM) sensor monitors the amount of the particulates (soot) in the diesel exhaust gas exiting the tailpipe. The PM sensor is similar to the heated oxygen sensor with a ceramic element, but also includes an individually calibrated sensor control unit (SCU). The sensing element includes comb-shaped interdigital electrodes (IDE), a heater and a positive temperature coefficient resistor for temperature measurement.
The operation of the PM Sensor is based on the electrical conductivity characteristic of the diesel particulate. As the exhaust gas flows over the sensing element, soot is absorbed in the combs between the electrodes, eventually creating a conductive path. When the path is formed, it generates a current based on the voltage being applied to the element. The measurement process continues until a preset current value is reached. To avoid misleading readings, the sensor performs a regeneration where the soot is cleaned off by heating up the element, before the measurement phase begins. The amount of regenerations is based on vehicle strategy; when the calibrated number of regenerations is reached, the cumulative current readings are used to determine the amount of soot concentration in the exhaust gas which in turn determines the collection efficiency of the diesel particulate filter (DPF).
Conditions for Running the DTCs
P24B0
- DTC P142C, P142D, P142E, P142F, P1474, P1474, P1476, P1477, P1478, P16D7, P16D8, or P16D9, P24B1, P24B3, P24B5, P24B6, P24D0, or U02A3 is not set.
- The ignition is ON and the engine is not cranking.
- The ignition voltage is greater than 11 V.
- The particulate matter sensor temperature is between 600–820°C (1,112–1508°F).
- The reductant control module relay 2 is commanded ON.
- The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met.
P24B1, P24B3, P24B5, P24B6, P24D0, P24D1
- DTC P16D7, P16D8, or P16D9, P24D0, or U02A3 is not set.
- The ignition is ON and the engine is not cranking.
- The ignition voltage is greater than 11 V.
- The reductant control module relay 2 is commanded ON.
- The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met.
P24B4
- DTC P0071, P0072, P0073, P142C, P142D, P142E, P142F, P1474, P1474, P1476, P1477, P1478, P16D7, P16D8, or P16D9, P24B1, P24B3, P24B5, P24B6, P24D0, or U02A3 is not set.
- The ignition is ON and the engine is not cranking.
- The ignition voltage is greater than 11 V.
- The ambient temperature is warmer than −40°C (−40°F).
- The reductant control module relay 2 is commanded ON.
- The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met.
P24C7
- DTC P142C, P142D, P142E, P142F, P1474, P1474, P1476, P1477, P1478, P16D7, P16D8, or P16D9, P24B1, P24B3, P24B4, P24B5, P24B6, P24D0, or U02A3 is not set.
- The ignition is ON and the engine is not cranking.
- The ignition voltage is greater than 11 V.
- The ambient temperature is warmer than −40°C (−40°F).
- The reductant control module relay 2 is commanded ON.
- The Particulate Matter Sensor Operation parameter displays Allowed.
- The time since particulate matter sensor regeneration is greater than 360 s.
- The DTC runs continuously when the above conditions are met.
Conditions for Setting the DTC
The particular matter sensor control unit detects an internal fault of the sensor, fault of the sensor circuitry, or low voltage on the sensor supply circuit.
Action Taken When the DTC Sets
DTCs P24B0, P24B1, P24B3, P24B5, P24B6, P24C7, P24D0, and P24D1 are Type B DTCs.
DTC P24B4 is a Type C DTC.
Conditions for Clearing the DTC
DTCs P24B0, P24B1, P24B3, P24B5, P24B6, P24C7, P24D0, and P24D1 are Type B DTCs.
DTC P24B4 is a Type C DTC.
Reference Information
Schematic Reference
Engine Controls Schematics
Connector End View Reference
Component Connector End Views
Component View Reference
Powertrain Component Views
Description and Operation
Exhaust Aftertreatment System Description
Electrical Information Reference
DTC Type Reference
Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions
Scan Tool Reference
Control Module References for scan tool information.
Circuit/System Verification
- Ignition On.
Verify that DTC P0071, P0072, P0073, P0074, P00C7, P00E9, P00EA, P00EB, P00EC, P0100, P0101, P0102, P0103, P010B, P010C, P010D, P0111, P0112, P0113, P0114, P0116, P0117, P0118, P0119, P0128, P0201, P0202, P0203, P0204, P020A, P020B, P020C, P020D, P02F0, P0216, P0261, P0262, P0264, P0265, P0267, P0268, P0270, P0271, P02EE, P02EF, P02F1, P0405, P0406, P049D, P0502, P0503, P062B, P062D, P0722, P0723, P111E, P113F, P1248, P1249, P124A, P124B, P126A, P1474, P1475, P1476, P1477, P1478, P142C, P142D, P142E, P142F, P16D7, P16D8, P16D9, P2147, P2148, P2150, P2151, P2227, P2228, P2229, P2230, P2481, P2482, P2483, P2484, P24B0, P24B1, P24B3, P24B5, P24B6, P24D0, or U02A3 are not set
- Verify DTC P24D0 is not set.
- If the DTC sets
Refer to Circuit/System Testing
- If the DTC does not set
- Verify DTC P24B0, P24B1, P24B3, P24B4, P24B5, P24B6, P24C7, or P24D1 is not set.
- If the DTC sets
Replace the B136 Exhaust Particulate Matter Sensor.
- If the DTC does not set
- All OK.
Circuit/System Testing
- Ignition Off, disconnect the harness connector at the B136 Exhaust Particulate Matter Sensor, ignition On.
- Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the sensor ignition voltage circuit terminal 6 and ground.
- If the test lamp does not illuminate
| 2.1. | Ignition Off, remove the test lamp and remove fuse F4 from the X50A Underhood Fuse Block. |
| 2.2. | Test for less than 2Ω in the sensor ignition voltage circuit end to end. |
- If 2 Ω or greater, repair the open/high resistance in the circuit.
- If less than 2 Ω
| 2.3. | Test for infinite resistance between the sensor ignition voltage circuit and ground. |
- If less than infinite resistance, repair the short to ground on the circuit.
- If infinite resistance
- If the test lamp illuminates
- Replace the B136 Exhaust Particulate Matter Sensor.
Repair Instructions
Exhaust Particulate Sensor Replacement