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Code P2003

Tiny
JACK R. BOWMAN
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  • 2006 MERCEDES BENZ R500
  • 0.5L
  • V8
  • 4WD
  • AUTOMATIC
  • 155,000 MILES
Got a P2003 code. Dealer wants to go to the most expensive remedy first. Head air channel cleaning. What are other remedies to ECI P2003 code?
Friday, February 2nd, 2018 AT 9:48 AM

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Tiny
KEN L
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Hello,

This code is because the DPF needs to be services because the filter is full. The system must be cleaned this is normal for diesel cars.

Please let us know what happens.

Cheers, Ken
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Saturday, February 3rd, 2018 AT 10:44 AM
Tiny
JACK R. BOWMAN
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OK. What's a DPF? This R500 is a gas car.
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Tuesday, February 6th, 2018 AT 1:09 PM
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KEN L
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P2003 Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Efficiency Below Threshold Bank 2 are you sure this is the right code?
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Wednesday, February 7th, 2018 AT 10:30 AM

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