OBD-II code · Diesel & Cummins

P2455: Diesel Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor A Circuit High

The DPF pressure sensor voltage is too high.

Code typeManufacturer powertrain
SystemDiesel & Cummins
Common onDiesels
How serious is it?

Green, yellow, red: three ways P2455 can look

The same code can be a quick fix or a reason to pull over. Match your situation to the closest example.

Green

Keep an eye on it

Set once.

Yellow

Schedule a repair

Light returns. Repair soon.

Red

Stop and get help

Derate. Get it fixed.

Symptoms you might notice

  • DPF light

Common causes, cheapest first

  1. Failed sensor
  2. Open wiring
  3. Plugged hose

What you can check before calling

  • Inspect sensor hoses and connector

A code points to a system, not a part. Replacing parts based on the code alone is how people spend money without fixing the problem. Testing confirms the cause first.

Want the full story? Read our guide: DPF regeneration explained: passive, active and forced.

Generic codes (second character 0) mean the same thing on every vehicle. Some manufacturers add their own details, so check service information for your exact vehicle.

Look up another code

Cummins fault code (like 1922), J1939 SPN and FMI (like SPN 3251 FMI 0), or an OBD-II code (like P0420).

Questions

What does P2455 mean?

P2455 means "Diesel Particulate Filter Pressure Sensor A Circuit High". The DPF pressure sensor voltage is too high.

Can I drive with code P2455?

It depends on what the vehicle is doing. Green: Set once. Yellow: Light returns. Repair soon. Red: Derate. Get it fixed.

What causes P2455?

The most common causes are: failed sensor; open wiring; plugged hose.

Is P2455 a serious code?

It can be. Derate. Get it fixed.

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