OBD2 CODE

P240F Engine and transmission (P)

We do not have a full sheet for this code yet, with its causes and checks. What you see here comes from the OBD2 code standard.

Name taken from the open OBDex code list (public domain).

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Cracked particulate filter and clogged EGRExhaust and emissions

Engine / equipment: 2.0 TDI common rail EA189 with low-pressure EGR, mainly US-market versions (CJAA, CBEA)
Period mentioned: Approx. 2009–2015
Symptoms: Engine light, limp mode with power loss, flashing glow-plug light and black soot inside the tailpipe.
Possible cause described: The diesel particulate filter (DPF) cracks internally and lets soot through, clogging the low-pressure EGR filter behind it.
Check for the garage: Remove the EGR filter and wipe inside the exhaust at that point: if the cloth comes out black, the DPF is cracked. Replace the DPF and EGR filter together.
Cost cited in the source: Approx. €1,000–2,500 (estimate: DPF + EGR filter)A rough figure from the original database, not an up-to-date quote.