OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P24C6 Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit
A general circuit fault on the temperature element of the PM sensor - used to verify that the sensor is hot enough for measurement after regeneration.
Is it safe to drive with P24C6?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelyOpen in temperature element
Repair at a glance
- Difficulty
- Medium
- DIY friendly
- Best left to a mechanic
- Typical labour
- 1–3 h
- Emissions test
- Likely to fail
- Parts involved
- Particulate Matter Sensor
Related codes
- P24C3Exhaust Gas Temperature Measurement System Multiple Sensor Correlation Bank 2
- P24C4EGR Cooler Bypass Position Sensor Exceeded Learning Limit Bank 1
- P24C5EGR Cooler Bypass Position Sensor Exceeded Learning Limit Bank 2
- P24C7Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit Range or Performance
- P24C8Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit Low
- P24C9Particulate Matter Sensor Temperature Circuit High
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.