So we’ve been told we need to replace the DPF filter on our 2015 T6 (we are currently touring Germany when the fault occurred) the engine management light / diesel particulate filter and flashing Emmission control lights came on. We’ve pulled over and are in a VW garage who are saying we need a new dpf (which we’ve agreed too) the vans only done 28k I’ve read a thread we’re it says this is a known VW fault - can anyone point me in the direction where I could find this information as I’m hoping I may be able to claim under the consumer rights act.
Replace the Diesel Particulate Filter
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If the flashing warning light s have just done this for the first time, they should try a forced regeneration and see if the ash mass will clear.
Blocking of the DPF is caused by lots of short journeys that have prevented passive regeneration from occurring.
I had an issue with a faulty DPF pressure sensor and that caused mine t stop regenerations and VW Assist changed mine outside my house and then carried out a forced regeneration and that cleared it.
Blocking of the DPF is caused by lots of short journeys that have prevented passive regeneration from occurring.
I had an issue with a faulty DPF pressure sensor and that caused mine t stop regenerations and VW Assist changed mine outside my house and then carried out a forced regeneration and that cleared it.
There's one on gumtree for £450 if the part number is correct....
2015 VW Transporter Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). 7E0254700J. Euro 5 CR 2.0Tdi T5 T6 | in Montrose, Angus | Gumtree
I expect the VW cost of the parts alone will be £800
2015 VW Transporter Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF). 7E0254700J. Euro 5 CR 2.0Tdi T5 T6 | in Montrose, Angus | Gumtree
I expect the VW cost of the parts alone will be £800
Hi Loz - wonder if you can help - so we had the DPF filter changed (was a fortune) anyway about 500 miles later the dpf light came on again (did go off relatively quickly) Spoke to the garage (in Germany) who have told us to go to local VW garage and have a diagnostic test.
Would you say it was normal to have to perform this so soon after a new filter??
Would you say it was normal to have to perform this so soon after a new filter??
It would seem unusual to get a warning light for the same issue, but that seems what they want to ascertain.
Where are you located?
I was thinking that you might be able to visit a member who has VCDS so we can see the faults and make a judgement.
If the fault is a sensor and this was also the original fault, then the DPF may not have needed to be changed but also it may have caused it so should have been a warranty repair.
If the fault is a sensor and this was also the original fault, then the DPF may not have needed to be changed but also it may have caused it so should have been a warranty repair.
Is a forced regen something that can only be find at a dealer or can it be done any other way. Vcds for example.
yes with vcds
So we’ve taken the van to local VW garage this morning - will take a look at the van next week, however I did ask what would cause the problem to have a DPF filter fitted after 28k miles and he said probably a faulty sensor. I asked if we could then claim from VW if the sensor was found to be faulty before the warranty ran out and he said no; unfortunately VW customer services isn’t reall that good for commercial vehicles.
Can you offer any advice ?
Cheers
You can clean DPF’s out by reverse flushing to clear the ash residue out of the matrix.
It needs to be removed from the vehicle to do this but could be a cheaper alternative to a new DPF, some have had DIY success with a good pressure washer.
It needs to be removed from the vehicle to do this but could be a cheaper alternative to a new DPF, some have had DIY success with a good pressure washer.
I would certainly have a go at it myself, just spray any bolts/nuts/fasteners with some plus gas a few hours before starting to help them come undone more easily and take plenty of photos to make sure everything goes back on in the right places.
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I have loss of power and engine management light on and coil light flashing so I knew it was probably the particular filter again.
Had it blown out as vw Nottingham had my van for 6 weeks and couldn’t get me one!
Hasn’t worked for more than two months as already I’m back with the same problem.
Anyone had a new one and not £2500 at vw please.
Also RAC have just tried a manual blow out and it hasn’t worked.
And glow plugs need help too
Had it blown out as vw Nottingham had my van for 6 weeks and couldn’t get me one!
Hasn’t worked for more than two months as already I’m back with the same problem.
Anyone had a new one and not £2500 at vw please.
Also RAC have just tried a manual blow out and it hasn’t worked.
And glow plugs need help too
Hi all.
I have very little knowledge about about cars and vans. Our VW T6 102hp Diesel 2016 broke down the other day ( 3rd time in a month) and I got it towed to a local garage.
They are sure it's the DPF filter that has gone.
From general conversations over the years I know this is expensive to fix.
They have quoted us £3800 (in VAT) give or take depending on the hours it takes.
That's for VW parts.
They will fit none VW parts if we supply them. Which we are happy to do as we were planning on Part Exing it any time now before it broke down, we just hadn't found soemthing else we liked yet.
The part they have quoted as being the most expensive is
7E0 254 700 PX Diesel particulate filter at £1850, exc VAT
I have found
HJS Diesel particulate filterEuro 5, Cordierite, with fastening material(OE: 7E0254700DX)
for £530 inc VAT.
Is this the right part? It has a DX rather than a PX.
I'm not sure what that means.
Then the other expensive part quoted is
04L 131 512 CF Cooler for exhaust gas recuperation with control flap for £580 exc VAT
I have found this one.
METZGER EGR valvewith seal, without EGR cooler(OE: 04L131512CF)
For £324 inc VAT.
I appreciate VW parts will always be the better option but financially this is jjust not viable and we need it fixed so we can continue to use it or PX it.
Any help would be welcome if these parts would fit.
Thank you.
I have very little knowledge about about cars and vans. Our VW T6 102hp Diesel 2016 broke down the other day ( 3rd time in a month) and I got it towed to a local garage.
They are sure it's the DPF filter that has gone.
From general conversations over the years I know this is expensive to fix.
They have quoted us £3800 (in VAT) give or take depending on the hours it takes.
That's for VW parts.
They will fit none VW parts if we supply them. Which we are happy to do as we were planning on Part Exing it any time now before it broke down, we just hadn't found soemthing else we liked yet.
The part they have quoted as being the most expensive is
7E0 254 700 PX Diesel particulate filter at £1850, exc VAT
I have found
HJS Diesel particulate filterEuro 5, Cordierite, with fastening material(OE: 7E0254700DX)
for £530 inc VAT.
Is this the right part? It has a DX rather than a PX.
I'm not sure what that means.
Then the other expensive part quoted is
04L 131 512 CF Cooler for exhaust gas recuperation with control flap for £580 exc VAT
I have found this one.
METZGER EGR valvewith seal, without EGR cooler(OE: 04L131512CF)
For £324 inc VAT.
I appreciate VW parts will always be the better option but financially this is jjust not viable and we need it fixed so we can continue to use it or PX it.
Any help would be welcome if these parts would fit.
Thank you.
Yes the EM had been on for a while, however we had this checked on a computer and. Nothing came back.
The previous two times the van has broken down recently they changed an exhaust part and the light then went off but came back in a few days before it lost all power.
The DPF light came on after this part had been changed but we ‘burnt’ it off as the sticker suggested.
The engine sounds like it’s going to turn over but then doesn’t.
I did say are they SURE it’s the DPF , why didn’t they realise when they changed the exhaust part but they said they thought that would changed the issue and the system was clear.
Now it’s all sooty again which means it’s the DPF filter
The previous two times the van has broken down recently they changed an exhaust part and the light then went off but came back in a few days before it lost all power.
The DPF light came on after this part had been changed but we ‘burnt’ it off as the sticker suggested.
The engine sounds like it’s going to turn over but then doesn’t.
I did say are they SURE it’s the DPF , why didn’t they realise when they changed the exhaust part but they said they thought that would changed the issue and the system was clear.
Now it’s all sooty again which means it’s the DPF filter
Get a second opinion from a VW independent garage, if this is the third time around it’s in for repair then it sounds like they are guessing.
VW use Pierburg EGR units in many cases, if you buy a Pierburg you are effectively getting the same part.
No idea about DPF, be ware of non OEM parts that have been re-worked, if the MOT tester suspects it’s not complete then it may fail.
VW use Pierburg EGR units in many cases, if you buy a Pierburg you are effectively getting the same part.
No idea about DPF, be ware of non OEM parts that have been re-worked, if the MOT tester suspects it’s not complete then it may fail.
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