Cruze

DTC P244C

The diesel exhaust after-treatment system consists of an under bonnet pre-catalytic converter and an underbody catalytic converter. The underbody catalytic converter also consists of the main Diesel Oxidation Catalyst and the coated Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). One of the main purposes of the DPF is to collect particulates from the engine exhaust in order to minimise discharge of soot to the atmosphere. The soot particles accumulate in the channels of the DPF and are burned off at regular intervals through a process called regeneration. This prevents the DPF from clogging. The ECM commands the DPF regeneration after calculating various vehicle conditions such as DPF pressure difference, exhaust gas temperature, engine oil quality, engine speed, etc. Excessive accumulation of the soot in the DPF can cause a drop in the engine performance. During regeneration, additional fuel is injected via multiple post injections in order to increase the exhaust gas temperature. During this period, the DPF temperature is raised to approximately 600°C (112°F) and the accumulated soot is oxidised or burned off into carbon dioxide (CO2).

The DTC runs during the DPF regeneration process.

The actual temperature of the exhaust gas temperature sensor 2 is 125°C (257°F) less than the desired temperature.

DTC P244C is a Type A DTC.

DTC P244C is a Type A DTC.

Schematic Reference

Engine Controls Schematics : LLW

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Electrical Information Reference

DTC Type Reference

Powertrain Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Type Definitions

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References

1. Ignition On, observe the DTC information with a scan tool. Verify no other DTCs are set.

⇒	If any other DTCs are set, refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List - Vehicle

2. Engine running, perform a regeneration procedure with a scan tool. Observe the DTC information with a scan tool. DTCs P244C should not set.
3. Operate the vehicle within the Conditions for Running the DTC to verify the DTC does not reset. You may also operate the vehicle within the conditions that you observed from the Freeze Frame/Failure Records data.

1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate B131 Exhaust Temperature Sensor.
2. Test for less than 5 Ω between the low reference circuit terminal 2 and ground.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the low reference circuit for an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

3. Ignition ON, verify the scan tool exhaust gas temperature sensor parameter is at 5 V.

⇒	If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

Note: If the fuse in the jumper wire opens, the signal circuit is shorted to a voltage and the sensor may be damaged.

4. Install a 1 A fused jumper wire between the signal circuit terminal 1 and ground. Verify the scan tool exhaust gas temperature sensor parameter is at 0 V.

⇒	If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the K20 Engine Control Module.

5. Inspect for the following conditions:

•	Intake and exhaust system for leaks or restrictions

•	Fuel system for leaks or restrictions

•	Excessive water in fuel

•	Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) Valve for normal operation

•	Plugged oil filter

•	Restricted air filter

•	Turbocharger operation

•	An engine mechanical condition

⇒	If a condition is found, repair as necessary.

6. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the B131 Exhaust Temperature Sensor.

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Ignition ON, observe the scan tool DPF accumulated soot mass parameter. The parameter should be less than 70%.