beetlefan wrote: » Can the dpf be removed and repaced without any diagnostic needed
scooby girl no1 wrote: » I think you will find Sportchip is highly recomended in dublin he can switch off DPF so you can remove it or leave it with no errors and forget about the problem
Row wrote: » Thanks scooby girl no1, Think i'll stick with power washing my own dpf,it should be then good for another 100k or so..:)
Row wrote: » Yes it can be replaced without diagnostic equipment but it may need the equipment to clear the dpf message. What problems are you having....?? If you topup your additive tank it will need to be reset with planet (peugeot diagnostic equipment) Ron.
crosshair1 wrote: » Row, are you saying you can use Planet to connect to mazda for regen/reset additive qty?? Have planet & lexia myself but always use Carman for the japs just wondering as I dont have IDS for Ford/Mazda.
shamwari wrote: » The DPF should have two small pipes coming from the body of it which connect to a differential pressure sensor. The hoses which connect the DPF to that sensor can get damaged and generate a false error code relating to DPF efficiency, or the sensor itself can sometimes go faulty. If your car is in the zone mileage wise then it probably is the DPF. Someone with an appropriate scanner which can read the live data should be able to see what pressures the sensor is reporting, and determine if the error is genuine (which it probably is). Some DPF's are available from spurious suppliers. I know some are for the DV6 which is fitted to the Ford Focus.
Row wrote: » If the dpf is regenerating every 5-600 miles that seems normal. Most diagnostic equipment like launch x431..Dec superscan..snapon ..etc should be able to check the condition of the filter....I use planet 2000 which is what Peugoet garages use...:D As for cleaning the dpf it is possible and its a cheaper option..:) when peugeot remove the old dpf it is sent off for cleaning and someone else gets it as a replacment/reconditioned part...:rolleyes: Usally remove the dpf...power hose it opposite to exhaust flow... blow out (dry)with airline and refit...maybe run the engine with the exhaust disconnected until the dpf dries out fully.....:) I must remove my own and give it a power wash when i get time......:rolleyes: On the 1.6 hdi the dpf is to the front of the engine and is easily acessed for removal. Also on these engines you have to tell the dpf ecu that your after fitting a new dpf....I did this on mine and it cleared all the faults. below is a diagram of the 1.6 hdi (dv6) dpf which i guess is the same on yours... if you want information on the removal of the dpf from the 1.6 hdi P.M. me your email address and i can send you on some info. Ron.
TrevTbar wrote: » I have a 05 1.6 tdci ford focus, the 2 pipes which comes from the dpf to the sensors have blown off and are currently been replaced at a ford dealer, however if my dpf needs replacing i am running into big cost and is something i would rather not do. There is 96k on the car at the moment. I would like to try cleaning the DPF before i replace it and would appreciate if you could send me your information or any thoughts you would have on my problem.
Row wrote: » Afaik the Focus uses a different dpf which can't be split like the peugeot/citroen dpf. maybe they can still be cleaned but not sure how successful cleaning is on the focus dpf... maybe ring around a few ford garages (up north maybe) and get a quote on a new dpf+additive toppup and see how it compairs to down here. Best of luck with it...;)
Plug wrote: » I think its the one unit on the ford, the cat and the DPF together. The mechanic in work told me it injects fuel into it to clear it out, is this the additive your on about or does it use diesel fuel?
Row wrote: » The additive is injected into the fuel tank where the signal is taken from the fuel cap sensor which knows when you top up or add diesel.it also takes into account how much diesel is actually in the tank so the correct amount of additive is injected....The additive reduces the burning off temp of the sooth in the dpf from around 550deg c to around 450degs c so it regens faster and less heat is required to carry out a regen.
TrevTbar wrote: » I have bought the additive before but not sure if it was put in correctly, is it a big job to refill the additive or how is that done?
Row wrote: » when you buy the additive it comes in a kit which makes it pretty straight forward to topup...but you will need some good diagnostic equipment to reset the system...otherwise it will not know it was topped up. just be carful as this additive can be nasty stuff.
