dpf

  1. Leon 1.6 TDI Soot level resetting high

    Hi all, I have a 66 plate Leon 1.6TDI. I recently bought a carista ODB and using various apps, including VAG DPF I checked the status of my DPF as I can never make a trip without regeneration on. So today I had my first run and the sensor showed around 23gr at the start. Although the app said...
  2. nightflight

    General maintenance DPF Info - In-depth information about DPF maintenance

    VAG DISESEL PARTICULATE FILTERS Courtesy of David Bodily Volkswagen Technical Support Specialist Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) Detailed below is important information outlining the function and features of the Diesel Particulate filter which all members of your team need to be aware of...
  3. Exhaust gasses smell after DPF delete

    Hi, Looking for answers to get a fix on a new problem I have encountered. I got DPF deleted as it was getting blocked and failing regens. And the car seems to run fine with no issues. It drives fine and there doesn't seem to be a problem until you start listening in and smelling exhaust fumes...
  4. Wistle noise after DPF delete...

    Hi guys, This is my second thread on here (woo!) I need some information & that's why I am posting here. Last time I did & got tons of help! I am hoping for same again! ? Here we go. So 3 days ago I got my DPF removed (physically) and today I got the car mapped out at a tuning place. They did...
  5. New Sportrider owner needs a sensecheck

    Hello, I am new to the forum so please be gentle. I have recently bought a 2012 Seat Ibiza (6J) 1.6 TDI Sportrider with 90k miles from a local dealer. I have a couple of questions please... 1. Heat - The car has been fitted with a new turbo after some issues with it before purchase. Went on a...
  6. Alhambra 2.0 170, DPF ant turbo issue

    Hi. I got problem with my ALHAMBRA 2.0 TDI ecomotive. , engine code CFGB 170 BH. At first radiator fan was running about 5 min after driving looks like dpf regeneration? But that was for about 4 weeks many more not sure. Took it to garage come out with faut codes that would be p0406, p245200...
  7. DPF/TEMP Sensor Issue

    Hello, I have an Ibiza 1.2TDI which has recently just had a few new error codes while driving. I've recently got the flashing glow plug light as well as DPF light. I've also noticed the EML light being in the system due to P2185 code which is a temp sensor however I've replaced the sensor and...
  8. ciaranmcw

    DPF issue help - P2458

    Have a 64 reg 184 FR and the a DPF warning came up last week. Did a 15/20 minute drive at 3500/4000rpm on the motorway to try clear it it, no change though. Plugged in the carista and got this error back - P2458 – Diesel Particulate Filter Regeneration Duration Connected the play store VAG...
  9. 1.6 TDI DPF Light Won't Clear Despite Following Active Regen Method

    Hi all, I have a 62 plate 1.6 TDI Ibiza CR 105bhp. The stupid DPF light came on two days ago so I haven't driven it since. Today I took it for approx 90 minutes of driving on the motorway driving at 60mph in 4th gear at around 2300rpm. After 45 minutes it still hadn't cleared, and I was well out...
  10. Leon FR Supercopa - glow plug light

    Hi guys! New to this site... Need a little advice please. First of all, I know that the glow plug flashing light means your DPF needs a re-gen (I’ve had a few cars with this). However, I’ve now done FOUR re-gens and all seems fine until I re-start a couple of days later and the light is...
  11. 2.0 TDI FR Questions

    Hi, I am on the hunt for a 2.0 TDI FR Ibiza (most likely 2010-2011), and was wondering if anyone could answer a couple questions. > I gather the 2.0 TDI CR is a pretty solid engine, do you know if the 2010s suffer from the problems with the oil pumps as with the early CR engines? > Any idea...
  12. Stock factory map needed for FR550 170bhp

    Hi Guys I was wondering if anyone was into remapping. I need the original factory map for my 2008 FR550 170bhp 2.0tdi BNM. I'm having issues with the remap that is currently on it. Hardware: 03G906018GQ Software: 4361 System type: R4 2.0I PPD1.2 G Unless someone has Winols and can have a look...
  13. Leon fr tdi 2.0 170bhp serious issues

    Hi guys I posted this earlier but think it was in the wrong place. 2008 leon fr tdi 2.0 170bhp Using a lot of oil (1 litre every 300 miles average) blue smoke pumping out of the back of it lazy start up, lumpy idle and no power now at all. Started about 3 months ago blue smoke coming out of...
  14. Serious issues with my Leon

    Hi I’m new and after some advice please, So I have a 2008 leon fr 2.0 tdi 170bhp, 125k on the clock and about 3 months ago it started using a lot of oil (1liter every 300 miles) so stopped driving it immediately, it is very sluggish on start up and runs really lumpy now also. It’s pumping out...
  15. DPF sensor on Seat Ibiza 1.6 TDi

    Hi I have read up and got the fault code understood, I have ordered and received a brand new DPF sensor but cannot see where it goes. Does anyone know or is anyone able to provide a image or PDF or where the DPF sensor is and how I can then remove and replace said item. Many thanks Frustrated...
  16. Dpf help. New leon owner. Possibly been gutted.

    So I've recently bought a 56plate Leon fr 170. Whilst poking around my engine bay I've noticed that the exhaust pressure sensor has no vac lines to it, and the metal pipes from the dpf look to have been welded up on the ends. Now I'm wondering if my dpf has been gutted? The dpf light comes on...
  17. 1000rpm DPF regen, first time ever seen.. due to fuel change?

    Hi folks, yesterday, for the first time ever since ive had my FR TDI (18 months, 21k miles with me, 5k when bought) the engine idle was up near 1000rpm and it really sounded rough! There were no warning lights, however im sure this is a regeneration of the DPF taking place. Ive had a...
  18. nightflight

    DPF Info - All CR-TDI Owners Should Read This

    Guide now located in the new resources section of the site https://www.seatcupra.net/forums/resources/dpf-info-in-depth-information-about-dpf-maintenance.79/
  19. gaffer1986

    All DPF Owners

    I am starting a thread to try and determine how many DPF owners are on this website and how many problems people are having, whilst taking into the account the sort of driving they do. This thread may help provide people with ammunition to get SEAT to sort their DPFs out if they play up. I...
  20. DPF light

    I was driving in my 1.6 CR TDI and the DPF light illuminated for the first time. It went off after about 2 minutes and it hasn't come back on since. It this normal?
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