Car: 2007 E90, 330D
Problem: DPF warning
I think I've fixed the cause of the DPF failing to regenerate (faulty EGR thermostat causing the engine to run too cool), but now I'm struggling to get the car to regenerate itself.
I got a garage to clear the fault codes (2 for DPF, 1 for exhaust backpressure), but this cost £36. They said they could force a regeneration, but it would cost £250, plus a load of fuel.
Ideally, I'd like to get hold of a cable so I can force a regeneration myself, and it would be a bonus to be able to read the fault codes without a £36 charge each time.
Amazon do a
K+DCAN cable, but does anyone in the Cambridge / South area have a cable I could borrow / rent ?
The Amazon unit won't ship for another week or so, and that's a long time to run the car - I imagine the DPF will just keep filling up?
Otherwise, can I buy this cable over the counter somewhere ? or could i modify a more readily available cable to work with this port?
Any help appreciated,
Dean