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Table 1: Service Regeneration Successful
Table 2: Service Regeneration Unsuccessful

Warning: Tailpipe outlet exhaust temperature will be greater than 300°C (572°F) during service regeneration. To help prevent personal injury or property damage from fire or burns, perform the following:

  1. Do not connect any shop exhaust removal hoses to the vehicle's tailpipe.
  2. Park the vehicle outdoors and keep people, other vehicles, and combustible material away during service regeneration.
  3. Do not leave the vehicle unattended.

Warning: To avoid extremely elevated exhaust temperatures, inspect and remove any debris or mud build up at the exhaust cooler located at the tailpipe.

Caution: Due to the elevated engine temperatures created while performing this procedure it is imperative to keep the front of vehicle in an open environment, with the hood open, away from any walls or buildings. This will ensure proper airflow across the radiator.

Note: If you were not referred to this document from another diagnostic, DO NOT perform this procedure.

Conditions for Running

The following conditions must be met in order to enable DPF Service Regeneration:

       Note: Do not refuel the vehicle during DPF Service Regeneration.

    • DTCs P2463 or P244B are the only active DTCs displayed.
    • The battery voltage is greater than 10 volts.
    • The engine speed is between 600-1,250 RPM.
    • The exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensors 1 and 2 are less than 400°C (752°F).
    • The engine coolant temperature (ECT) sensor 1 is between 70-115°C (158-239°F).
    • The brake pedal and accelerator pedal are in the released position.
    • The transmission is in Park or Neutral.

Test Procedure

  1. Clear all DTCs with a scan tool before proceeding with DPF Service Regeneration.
  2. Observe the scan tool DPF Regenerations Completed parameter and record the value.
  3. Check the following fluid levels before and after this procedure:
  4. • Engine oil
    • Engine coolant
    • Power steering
    • Transmission
    • Fuel level should be over 15 percent to ensure a successful regeneration.
  5. Park the vehicle outside the facility, away from any obstacles, place the transmission in Park and apply the parking brake.
  6. Ensure the hood is open.
  7. Select DPF Service Regeneration in the Output Controls menu and follow the instruction on the scan tool.
  8. Command the DPF Service Regeneration ON with a scan tool.
  9. If the service regeneration failed to start, repair the vehicle for the condition indicated by the scan tool DPF Regen Inhibit Reason parameter. Refer to the Service Regeneration Unsuccessful table.
  10. The DPF Service Regeneration will take approximately 35 minutes consisting of the following:
  11. 8.1. 8 minutes for the exhaust system to warm up, with the engine speed slowly increasing to 1,600 RPM, then 2,200 RPM and finally 2,500 RPM
    8.2. 20 minutes for the DPF to regenerate at an engine speed between 2,200-2,500 RPM
    8.3. 3 minutes for the exhaust system to cool down with the engine speed will slowly returning to 1,400 RPM
    8.4. 3 minutes at 800 RPM, then idle speed of 680 RPM
  12. The DPF Service Regeneration will be terminated if any of the following actions are performed:
  13. • Applying the brake pedal
    • Applying the accelerator pedal
    • Selecting Drive or Reverse
    • Commanding DPF Service Regeneration OFF using the scan tool or disconnecting the scan tool from the vehicle

    Note: 

       • The DPF Service Regeneration will terminate if the DPF or ECT temperatures exceed a calibrated threshold.
       • Temporary blue, gray, or white smoke during this procedure may be an indication of a fuel with high sulfur content.

  14. After the service regeneration completes, clear all DTCs and turn the ignition OFF for 90 seconds.
  15. If the service regeneration did not complete or aborted, replace the Exhaust Particulate Filter.
  16. Engine running, perform the following within 10 minutes of a successful service regeneration. Operate the vehicle within the following Conditions for Running DTC P2002. Refer to DTC P2002.
  17. If DTC P2002 or P244B sets, replace the Exhaust Particulate Filter.
  18. Verify that the scan tool DPF Regenerations Completed parameter has increased by one.
  19. If the value has not increased by one, refer to Service Regeneration Unsuccessful.

Service Regeneration Successful

DPF Regeneration Parameters

Successful Regeneration

DPF Regeneration Status

Complete

DPF Regeneration Reason

None

DPF Regeneration Inhibit Reason

None

Service Regeneration Unsuccessful

The scan tool DPF Regeneration Inhibit reason parameter will display a reason for not enabling or aborting the DPF service regeneration. Refer to the reasons that are displayed and the corrective action for each reason.

Service Regeneration Unsuccessful

DPF Regeneration Parameters

Unsuccessful Regeneration--Number of Completed Regenerations Did Not Increment By One

Corrective Action For An Unsuccessful Regeneration

DPF Regeneration Inhibit Reason

APP--The APP position sensor indicated over 1 percent

Ensure the accelerator pedal was not applied during the service regeneration.

If the accelerator pedal was not applied, test the accelerator pedal position (APP) sensor.

BPP Applied--The brake pedal position indicated Applied.

Ensure that the brake pedal was not applied during the service regeneration procedure.

If the brake pedal was not applied, test the brake pedal switch.

Important: The scan tool must remain connected to the data communication link (DCL) during the entire service regeneration procedure.

Device Control--The scan tool has interrupted service regeneration. A loss of communication between the scan tool and the vehicle has occurred.

    • The scan tool Exit or OFF soft key button was depressed.
    • Inspect for a poor connection at DCL.
    • Ignition OFF for 90 seconds, the DPF temperature must be less than 752°F (400°C). Restart the service regeneration.

DPF Temperature--DPF service regeneration temperatures are less than a calibrated threshold.

    • Observe the DTC information.
    • Test for a degraded diesel oxidation catalyst (DOC).
    • Test for a skewed exhaust temperature sensor, EGT sensor 1.

EGT 1 High--EGT sensor 1 temperature range was greater than a calibrated threshold for greater than 1 second.

Replace the DPF and perform the DPF Reset or For Replace The DPF with a scan tool.

EGT 2 High--EGT sensor 2 temperature range was greater than a calibrated range for 1 second.

Replace the DPF and perform the DPF Reset or For Replace The DPF with a scan tool.

Ignition Voltage--Battery voltage was less than 10 volts.

Test the battery and charging system for proper operation.

None

Refer to the DPF Regeneration Status parameter

Not in Park--Transmission gear selector is not in Park.

Ensure that the transmission gear selector remained in Park during the Service Regeneration procedure.

If the gear selector remained in the Park position, test the transmission range switch and circuits.

DPF Regeneration Status

Required or Active

The DPF may be excessively restricted. Replace the DPF and perform the DPF Reset For Replace the DPF with a scan tool.