[jharar]

I have got DPF light coming up on my dash.

It comes after 10-15 mins driving then it stays on , I have tried to Regenerate via Carly but it hasnt worked.

Has anyone had this problem, Does anyone know who does DPF cleaning around East London.

E91 Touring 330d Auto 2006 Model, 118000 on the cloc.

[matt_s]

hi, I can only speak for my 330d, but I assume is the same for yours...

You need to cure the underlying the reason why regeneration isn't working in the first place (rather then simply cleaning the DPF for it to come back later).

Read the codes from the ECU (you've got Carly) and fix those first... typically glow plugs but could be something else/simpler/more difficult

Regen needs a number of conditions to be met, one of those is no fault codes.

Good luck.

M

[jharar]

I did the diagnose before it came up with all 6 Glow plugs got them changed did the scan again Glow plug Nr 2 came up with error message took it back to the garage they scanned and changed the glow plug 2 still it was coming then they changed the relay after theat tere was nothing in the scan only thing is coming up is (Particle Filter System) - 00480A.

I am thinking to get it cleaned via Terraclean as they provide DPF cleaning service..

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by jharar

I did the diagnose before it came up with all 6 Glow plugs got them changed did the scan again Glow plug Nr 2 came up with error message took it back to the garage they scanned and changed the glow plug 2 still it was coming then they changed the relay after theat tere was nothing in the scan only thing is coming up is (Particle Filter System) - 00480A.

I am thinking to get it cleaned via Terraclean as they provide DPF cleaning service..

Hi mate. You have now fixed the reason the dpf was not regenning.

I would suggest you buy a bottle of dpf cleaner (halfords sell this). Add this to your tank and then go for a good long drive at a constant speed above 50mph. Put all your electrical consumables on as this makes the engine work harder and increases exhaust temp.

Before you set off request a regen. In Carly. The long drive will aid passive regeneration along with the dpf cleaner. This will clear the code by itself and then the regeneration will take place.

This is pretty much what ISTA D says to do and it works a treat.

Hope that helps

[Thermobaric]

Keep the revs high too.

[jharar]

Hi

I've tried regeneration via Carly but no luck driven the car approx 45mins but no luck..

When I left home light wasn't on when I got on motorway light came on and then I requested regeneration but nothing happened, Am I suppose to request regeneration via Carly when the light is not on..

I also got my glow plugs and relay changed as before they were coming as faulty as well I read if they are faulty regeneration won't work but still no luck ..

Please advise

[Yoxall]

The reason they go is the Thermostats going weak, and engine not getting up to the right temp.

You can check them by unlocking the hidden menu and go for a 15 min drive if the car is not getting up to early 80's then that will be 1 of the reasons.

If you go on You tube type in hidden menu e90 temp and the video talks you through how to do it.

Are cars are well known for having weak thermostats they don't last long really.

[jharar]

I have booked my car for DPF Terracleaning, I've heard good review about Terra Clean..

It's not too expensive comparing the quotes i had from other company's nearly £480 + Vat..

This is only costing me £150..

[Digitalize]

Does your car actually have a DPF? 2006 it would have been an expensive optional extra that very few chose.

[jharar]

Option....

I don't think this was a option to buy, diesel Cars built after 2004 all had DPF I would have thought..

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by jharar

Option....

I don't think this was a option to buy, diesel Cars built after 2004 all had DPF I would have thought..

Hello again. As Yoxall said you need to check your running temperature or your dpf cleaning will be waste of time. If your stats are fine and engine temp getting steadily over 80 degrees (which I doubt as them failing has probably fried your glowplug system) then please follow what I said. You need to put a bottle or two of good quality dpf cleaner in the tank to get passive regeneration to clear your code. Once the code has cleared itself then ensure you have requested a regeneration in carly and it will regenerate itself.

Please look at the root cause of your dpf and glowplug problems before you start cleaning the dpf or you are just going to waste your money...........

[jharar]

What sort of temperature my car should reach after driving 15 mins, is that enough time for the engine to reach the right temp or do I need to drive bit more longer, I am going to look up on YouTube how to check engine temp, I think I can check via Carly as well if I'm. Not wrong ..

[jharar]

When I tried regeneration via Carly few days ago r ado g of my car was quite high I found where soot level should be under 30, but mine was showing 79%??

I took a screen shot at that time..

I think it does require terraclean then make sure every week I do one good run on a motorway..

As I've been driving mostly work/Home which is 6 miles each way probably that must have killed the DPF ?

[Calluhan]

In this weather it's not so much time it's how hard you work the engine. So get it started and switch all your consumables on like heated seats rear demister etc to make the engine work harder. Ideally you need to get on a motorway or good a road and keep a lower gear than normal. After 15 mins like this the engine should have warmed. YouTube has loads of videos showing how to unlock the hidden menu but you will need the numbers of your chassis number added together to unlock the menu. Good luck mate

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by jharar

When I tried regeneration via Carly few days ago r ado g of my car was quite high I found where soot level should be under 30, but mine was showing 79%??

I took a screen shot at that time..

I think it does require terraclean then make sure every week I do one good run on a motorway..

As I've been driving mostly work/Home which is 6 miles each way probably that must have killed the DPF ?

Mate. Seriously how many more times??? you haven't killed your dpf!!

You need to fix the cause of it not regenning then do as we have said. Job done

[jharar]

Just been for good long drive, driven it for 45 mins
Kept constant speed of 60mph rpm 2500..

This is what it showed but no difference in DPF side..

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by jharar

Just been for good long drive, driven it for 45 mins
Kept constant speed of 60mph rpm 2500..

This is what it showed but no difference in DPF side..

Have you added DPF cleaner? Have you opened the secret menu for temperature?

[jharar]

Got the car terracleaned , According to the garage lots of crap came out ??

He advised me to take the car on the motorway which I did like before driven the car for around 40mins making sure over 50mph and kept the rpm over 2k, but guess what light still came on ??


I don't understand what to do now ??
I'm really pissed off now..


Best is take the car to webuyanycar... Lol

Don't want to do that though

Any other recommendation..

[Yoxall]

It's your EGR thermostat and main thermostat,

Easy DIY if your quite handy,

Genuine parts, roughly £100 in total.

That's your problem mate, the thermostats.

They go weak on our M57 engines quite quickly.

Change them and that will cure the main reason your DPF is not doing a regen.

[E60525d]

Originally Posted by jharar

Got the car terracleaned , According to the garage lots of crap came out ??

He advised me to take the car on the motorway which I did like before driven the car for around 40mins making sure over 50mph and kept the rpm over 2k, but guess what light still came on ??


I don't understand what to do now ??
I'm really pissed off now..


Best is take the car to webuyanycar... Lol

Don't want to do that though

Any other recommendation..

Thermostats need replacing. As someone mentioned earlier, you should of checked the engine temp first as it looks like money down the drain with terraclean.

[Calluhan]

Originally Posted by jharar

Got the car terracleaned , According to the garage lots of crap came out ??

He advised me to take the car on the motorway which I did like before driven the car for around 40mins making sure over 50mph and kept the rpm over 2k, but guess what light still came on ??


I don't understand what to do now ??
I'm really pissed off now..


Best is take the car to webuyanycar... Lol

Don't want to do that though

Any other recommendation..

Sorry mate I don't get it.

You post on here asking for advice. We have given you good advice and you haven't taken it. In fact you seem to be blatantly ignoring it

I'm out

[jharar]

Mate..

Whatever you guys advised I've don't it, I'm sure you understand when u are in this kind of situation u want to try everything , to get yourself out of the trouble, that's what I am doing at the moment..

All I can say you all been very helpful..
I appreciate it..