P24B6: The particulate matter sensor heater control gives a higher signal than normal
The particulate matter sensor heater control gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the sensor itself, its wiring or a real fault in what it measures.
| Code | P24B6 |
|---|---|
| System | Engine and transmission |
| Group | P24xx, EGR, EVAP and particulate filter |
| Type | Generic: it means the same on every make |
How to read and clear P24B6 with Final OBD
Plug an OBD2 scanner in under the steering wheel, switch the ignition on and open Final OBD. Under Faults you’ll see P24B6 with its description and whether it’s confirmed, pending or permanent.
If the engine stores it over standard OBD, with FREE you read this code with its explanation for nothing and clear it. With PRO you also read the faults of every control unit and clear them in all of them.
Clearing the code only turns the light off: if the cause is still there, it comes back. Clear it once it’s fixed, and not right before an inspection. It’s all in how to read and clear fault codes and in inspections and OBD.
Similar codes
- P24B2 The particulate matter sensor fails now and then
- P24B3 The particulate matter sensor heater control has a broken or disconnected wire
- P24B4 The particulate matter sensor heater control gives readings outside the normal
- P24B5 The particulate matter sensor heater control gives a lower signal than normal
- P24B7 The particulate matter sensor heater resistor is not working properly
- P24B8 The pressure sensor of the fuel vapour leak detection pump has an electrical
- P24B9 The pressure sensor of the fuel vapour leak detection pump gives readings
- P24BA The pressure sensor of the fuel vapour leak detection pump gives a lower signal
- P2400 EVAP leak detection pump control circuit open or faulty
- P2413 Exhaust gas recirculation (EGR) system performance
- P2414 O2 sensor exhaust sample error (bank 1, sensor 1)
- P2425 EGR cooler valve control circuit open or faulty
What does code P24B6 mean?
The particulate matter sensor heater control gives a higher signal than normal. It is usually the sensor itself, its wiring or a real fault in what it measures.
How do you clear P24B6?
With an OBD2 scanner and an app like Final OBD, which clears it for free if it’s stored by the engine control unit. But clearing it only turns the light off: if the cause isn’t fixed, P24B6 comes back.
Read it on your car
Final OBD reads and clears engine faults through standard OBD for free, each one explained in plain English. With PRO it also reads the faults of every control unit, each make’s own codes included, and clears them in all of them.
