Code
P244E
Generic
P — Powertrain
Exhaust Temperature Too Low For Particulate Filter Regeneration Bank 2
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Causes
- Faulty exhaust gas temperature (EGT) sensor on Bank 2
- Open/short or poor connection in EGT sensor wiring or connector
- Failed EGT sensor heater (if equipped)
- Intake air leaks or turbocharger underboost reducing combustion temperature
- Excessive EGR flow or EGR stuck open cooling exhaust gases
- Fuel system problems (low injection quantity, faulty injectors) causing low combustion temperature
Symptoms
- Malfunction Indicator Lamp (MIL) illuminated
- DPF regeneration fails to start or is aborted
- Increased soot accumulation and reduced DPF cleaning events
- Reduced engine power or limp mode on some vehicles
- Poor fuel economy and increased emissions
- Freeze frame or logged data showing EGT lower than expected during regen request
What to check
- Read stored freeze frame and live data for EGT Bank 2 during a regen request
- Visual inspection of EGT sensor(s), wiring harness and connector for damage, corrosion or disconnection
- Check for related codes (boost, EGR, fuel injectors) that can explain low exhaust temperatures
- Verify vehicle history: recent DPF events, driving conditions, or failed regen attempts
- Inspect for exhaust leaks upstream of the EGT sensor
- Verify turbocharger and boost system for leaks or actuator faults
Signal parameters
- EGT (exhaust gas temperature) Bank 2 — expected regen temperature typically ~550–700 °C (vehicle specific); logged value shows below regen threshold
- EGT sensor voltage/resistance — thermistor/thermocouple expected range per manufacturer (example thermocouple: mV proportional to temp; thermistor: resistance falls with rising temp)
- Sensor heater circuit status (if equipped) — voltage present when heater commanded (typically battery voltage)
- ECM regen request status — command active/idle
- Related sensors: boost pressure (bar), intake air temperature (°C), fuel rail pressure (bar)
Diagnostic algorithm
- Capture freeze frame and full DTC list; note conditions when P244E set (engine load, speed, coolant temp, ambient)
- Check live data: request a forced or active regeneration (if safe/allowed) and monitor EGT Bank 2. Confirm whether temperature rises or remains low
- Perform a visual inspection of the EGT sensor and connector on Bank 2. Look for melted wiring, corrosion, contamination or loose pins
- Backprobe sensor connector with ignition on/engine running: measure sensor output (voltage or mV) and compare to expected values at ambient and during warm-up. For thermocouples, check mV response to applied heat (infrared gun)
- If equipped with sensor heater, command heater on and verify heater supply voltage and ground and that heater draws expected current
- Check wiring continuity/resistance and for short to ground or battery. Wiggle test while monitoring live data to reproduce intermittent faults
- Inspect exhaust for leaks upstream of the sensor (smoke test or visual). Repair leaks and re-test
- Check turbocharger operation and boost system for leaks or actuator faults that reduce exhaust temperature. Repair as needed
- Check EGR system operation; verify EGR valve closes during regen attempts. Clean or repair EGR if sticking open
- Verify fuel delivery and injector performance (balance, pressure) if combustion temperature is suspected low
- If sensor and wiring check good, review ECM software/updates and compare against manufacturer technical service bulletins (TSBs)
- After repairs, clear codes and perform a monitored regeneration; confirm EGT rises and no recurrence of P244E
Likely causes
- Bad or intermittent EGT sensor or sensor heater on Bank 2
- Wiring or connector fault to the EGT sensor
- Turbocharger or boost control fault reducing exhaust temperature
- Excessive EGR flow or stuck EGR cooler causing cooled exhaust gases
Fault status
Status
Exhaust temperature on Bank 2 is below the threshold required for DPF regeneration.
Repair difficulty: Medium
Diagnostic time: 1-3 hours
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