OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P2460 DPF Restriction — Forced Limited Power
The DPF restriction has reached a level that forces the ECU to limit engine power. The driver must allow a forced regeneration or have the filter serviced before normal power is restored.
Is it safe to drive with P2460?
The car may go into limp mode (reduced power). Get it diagnosed before a long trip.
Common causes
- Most likelyHeavy soot load, regenerations skipped
- PossibleAsh loaded near service interval
Symptoms
- Check engine light or DPF warning light on
- Power loss / limp mode
- Increased fuel consumption
- Failed forced regeneration attempts
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Hard
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–6 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- After the fix
- A drive cycle is needed before the light stays off
- Parts involved
- Diesel Particulate Filter, Dpf Differential Pressure Sensor
Related codes
- P245DEGR Cooler Bypass Control Circuit High Bank 1
- P245EParticulate Filter Pressure Sensor B Circuit
- P245FParticulate Filter Pressure Sensor B Circuit Range or Performance
- P2461DPF Restriction — Forced Limited
- P2462Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction - Soot Accumulation
- P2463Diesel Particulate Filter Restriction — Soot Accumulation
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.