WHAT DOES THE DPF WARNING LIGHT MEAN?

  • The DPF warning light displayed on the dash board indicates that the filter is not working correctly or is in need of maintenance / regeneration. Sensors within the device or the exhaust monitor the back pressure and temperature of the system to ensure its working correctly. When the readings from this sensors are outside a preprogrammed limit this will trigger the warning.
  • Once activated, the light should trigger a regeneration of the filter or could indicate that the device is faulty and in need of replacement or repair.

PROBLEMS ENCOUNTERED WITH DPF

 

  • If regeneration doesn’t function properly it leads to a build-up of soot affecting performance and fuel economy, left unattended this will result in a DPF Solution which can ultimately cause very expensive damage to other engine components. A blocked DPF is also potentially dangerous as it can cause overheating in the exhaust system and cause a fire risk. To prevent this damage most new vehicles will go into “Limp Home” safety mode at this stage, meaning the vehicle will have minimum power barely sufficient to crawl home.
  • For regeneration to take place it requires the vehicle to be driven regularly at some speed on open roads e.g. motorway driving, typically driving at around 2500 RPM for approx. 15-30mins at least once a month, this will keep things working.
  • Many diesel vehicles are used primarily in urban areas or on short stop start journeys e.g. local deliveries, taxi’s, school runs etc and many have auto gearbox, so the vehicle does not get the chance to heat up sufficiently and is unable to carry out a full regeneration process.
  • Even if the regeneration functions as it should, over time the Ash Residue will build up in the DPF and have the same affect ultimately resulting in a blocked DPF. For this reason a DPF is classified as a Serviceable Item by the vehicle manufacturers like brake pads or air filters etc and not covered under warranty. DPF Solution systems therefore need to be maintained properly.

 


Contact Us

Quantum - DPF Cleaning Centre 

Unit 5, Maidenhead Enterprise Centre,

Cordwallis Street,

Maidenhead, SL6 7BE. 

Phone : 01895-602104

Email : mail@dpfcentre.com

Web : www.dpfcentre.com