DPF soot accumulation on Renault dCi — K9K/R9M over-soot, belt-in-oil contamination risk.
Renault P2463 — DPF soot accumulation on Renault dCi — K9K/R9M over-soot, belt-in-oil contamination risk. Typical UK independent garage cost: £180–£1600.
What actually causes P2463 on a Renault
Renault P2463 — Clip regen first. K9K belt-in-oil debris is a concurrent risk.
Renault engines that log P2463
- 1.5 dCi K9K (Clio/Megane)
- 1.6 dCi R9M (Megane/Kadjar)
How we diagnose P2463 on a Renault
- K9K belt inspection
- Clip regen
- DPF clean if regen fails
- OEM-spec replacement
The common misdiagnosis to avoid
Don't regen a K9K with a failing belt-in-oil — contamination will damage the new DPF if you replace it.
Renault P2463 repair cost in the UK
Expect £180–£1600 including parts and labour at an independent garage. Main-dealer quotes on Renault are usually higher for the same job, and the spread exists because the cheap cause and the expensive cause throw the same code — pay for the diagnosis before you pay for parts.
Bob's workshop tip
K9K P2463 — belt check first, regen second.
Codes usually seen alongside P2463 on Renault
- P2002
Symptoms drivers report with P2463
- 'DPF full — drive at 40+ mph for 20 mins' warning on the dash
- Limp mode with reduced power, often with EML + coil light together
- Higher-than-normal idle when regen tries to start (900–1,100 rpm)
- Hot smell / faint scorched-plastic under the car after motorway runs
- Paired codes: P244A / P244B (diff pressure), P2002 (efficiency below threshold), P0401 (EGR flow)
Repairs that clear P2463
- Forced regen if soot <45g
- Chemical clean
- Replace if fully blocked
For the generic, all-makes explanation of this code — meaning, every known cause and UK cost bands — see our P2463 guide.