OBD-II code · Powertrain (generic, extended)
P24DA Particulate Matter Sensor Exhaust Sample Error Bank 1
The PM sensor on bank 1 cannot acquire a valid exhaust sample - probe fouled, exhaust path obstructed at sensor, or sensor seal leaking.
Is it safe to drive with P24DA?
Usually safe to drive in the short term. Get it diagnosed when convenient, sooner if the car drives differently.
Common causes
- Most likelySensing element fouled
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
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- P24DDReductant Purge Control Valve B Circuit Low
Code data: OBDex open dataset (CC0). Labour times are typical ranges, not a quote.