Carista app DPF regen

[Steve Hales]

Had an email from Carista support today regarding beta testing a new feature - DPF regen on my T6.1.
I've not had chance to try it yet but could be very useful for the those who mainly do short journeys.
Will give it a try tomorrow and report back.

 

[RayF]

Do you find Carista works well with the 6.1? I’m thinking of getting one but hesitating as the 6.1 isn’t on Caristas list

 

[Steve Hales]

I've not used it much, originally got it and managed to get on the beta program and make some changes like "needle sweep" on ignition switch on and single bleep when locking the van so I can hear it's locked.
It seems to access the T6.1 system ok and there's plenty to play with.

 

[fezza68]

I got the same email,will give it a go later on this week when im off work.

 

[Spaghetti]

Exciting times. It shows the soot level, and you can start a regen.

I’ve not tried this as my soot level is low at the moment but will do when required

 

[fezza68]

When i had a quick look at mine it said 18.g of soot and a regen not needed as well. Wonder if it will force one if saying that at that level?.

 

[Paynewright]

Now this is exciting!! Not got carista or vcds but thinking of getting one or tother.

What is the timescale for beta versions to move into production?

Regards
Ian

 

[Spaghetti]

When i had a quick look at mine it said 18.g of soot and a regen not needed as well. Wonder if it will force one if saying that at that level?.

I would’ve done it, but the van’s got my two cars behind it and I couldn’t be bothered to move them! Next time I go out I’ll regen regardless!

 

[Spaghetti]

Now this is exciting!! Not got carista or vcds but thinking of getting one or tother.

What is the timescale for beta versions to move into production?

Regards
Ian

Not sure of the timescales, but the sooner the better!

 

[Steve Hales]

Gave it a try today, said it needed doing so I put the van in manual (dsg) and gave it a blast for 15 mins. Started with 30g of soot and after said 13g I think so a successful test.

 

[mmi]

Gave it a try today, said it needed doing so I put the van in manual (dsg) and gave it a blast for 15 mins. Started with 30g of soot and after said 13g

Interesting... was the engine cold or already hot when the DPF regeration was triggered?

 

[Steve Hales]

Interesting... was the engine cold or already hot when the DPF regeration was triggered?

Van had been sitting for 3.5 hours.

 

[Spaghetti]

Gave it a try today, said it needed doing so I put the van in manual (dsg) and gave it a blast for 15 mins. Started with 30g of soot and after said 13g I think so a successful test.View attachment 92924

Be interesting to give it a good run at 2500RPM without triggering the active regen and seeing what it reduces to using passive regen only. I may try that aswell.

 

[huw169]

I’m monitoring my soot levels. Seems to add about 0.5g on my 6 mile commute to work, each way. (Based on only 2 data points so far)
Only on 18g currently.

 

[Dieseldonkey]

Did any dash light come on while the regen was occurring, as claimed would happen?

 

[Spaghetti]

I’m monitoring my soot levels. Seems to add about 0.5g on my 6 mile commute to work, each way. (Based on only 2 data points so far)
Only on 18g currently.

That’s interesting. What sort of speed road is that on? Does the van fully warm up over your 6 mile commute?

 

[huw169]

Yeah I wondered that. But as they don’t come on anyway unless it’s really needed, I’m not convinced the device will trigger that.

 

[huw169]

That’s interesting. What sort of speed roads is that on? Does the van fully warm up over 6 miles?

Half less than 40, then about 60. Yes it does fully warm on the way in. Only just on way home. Just by dash needle, not mfd

 

[Steve Hales]

Did any dash light come on while the regen was occurring, as claimed would happen?

Yes there was the amber warning triangle and an intermittent DPF amber light. After around 15 mins the warning triangle went off and I didn't see the DPF light again.

 

[LakesT6]

I have an active Carista subscription but haven’t had an email about the beta testing, could someone send it my way please, if possible of course