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Do VW have DPF problems?
Unfortunately, like most diesel vehicles Volkswagen cars experience DPF problems. These problems often occur from VW vehicles doing short distances at low speeds, which doesn’t allow the DPF filter temperature to burn the soot. Often leaving a blockage, resulting in the VW DPF filter to be cleaned or replaced.
How much does a VW DPF replacement cost?
This DPF filter fits a Volkswagen 2.5L TDI turbo diesel. Owners’ should be aware that when the DPF light comes on that they should drive their VW in such a manner as to allow the PCM to regenerate the filter. Ignore the light and it could cost upwards of $1500 to replace the DPF.
Can you drive with particulate filter warning light?
Don’t ignore a warning light If you ignore a DPF warning light and keep driving in a relatively slow, stop/start pattern, soot will build up in the filter until your car goes into ‘restricted performance mode’ to prevent damage. If you let it get this bad: Driving at speed alone won’t be enough.
Can I drive my car with a blocked DPF?
Can you ignore the DPF light and carry on driving? Technically yes, but we would not recommend it. If you ignore the DPF light and continue driving, the build-up of soot will soon reach a point whereby your car has to enter ‘limp-home’ mode in order to prevent any damage to the engine.
How long do VW DPF last?
It’s widely accepted that a DPF should last about 70,000 to 85,000 files (before the fix).
Can you drive with a blocked DPF?
It is illegal to drive a diesel vehicle without a DPF or remove the DPF from your car. Driving with a malfunctioning DPF filter may damage your car engine.
Is DPF warning light an MOT failure?
A diesel particulate filter check has been part of the MOT test since February 2014. If a filter has been removed, the car will fail its MOT. Removing the DPF will sometimes cause the warning light to glow – and this itself is an MOT failure point: no dashboard warning lights should remain on during the test.
Are there any problems with VW diesel particulate filters?
VW Diesel Particulate Filter issues The diesel particulate filter systems on these engines are poorly designed and prone to serious, ongoing problems. The diesel particulate filter (DPF) is a device designed to remove soot from the exhaust gas of the diesel engine.
What does the particulate filter light mean on a diesel car?
The primary cause of the diesel particulate filter (DPF) warning light display is a blocked particulate filter. The warning light signifies that the onboard computer system has detected excess soot build-up in the particulate filter, which is liable to trigger limp mode.
What are the symptoms of a bad diesel particulate filter?
However, diesel particulate filters must be cleaned from time to time or they will block up. Typical warning messages include: DPF light flashing or staying on and/or engine management light flashing or staying on. When you first start the car these messages may display, which is okay as long as they go off again as soon as the engine starts.
What should I avoid when changing the Diesel Particle filter?
To assist the regeneration of diesel particle filter, Volkswagen recommends that you avoid making only short journeys. In vehicles with automatic gearboxes the engine speed can increase while the vehicle is being driven.