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Volkswagen DPF issue
I've been advised to replace the DPF filter on my 2006 Passat by Volkswagen for a price of £1850 - but I am not convinced that this will improve matters.
The car went into limp-home mode in July, and my local Volkswagen dealer said that the DPF filter was 90% full, and couldn't regenerate. I took it to another local garage, who changed a sensor and regenerated filter. I then drove it for three months with no problems, then the warning lights came on, and again the car went into limp mode.
The local garage had a Volkswagen specialist look at it - who then performed another regeneration. But although the filter was absolutely clear, the warning lights came on again after 20 miles. So, I don't know what to do.
I have read on the Internet about people who've had their filters replaced, only for problems to continue - plus I think £1850 is over the odds. Am not keen to remove filter, due to MoT and insurance issues.
The car went into limp-home mode in July, and my local Volkswagen dealer said that the DPF filter was 90% full, and couldn't regenerate. I took it to another local garage, who changed a sensor and regenerated filter. I then drove it for three months with no problems, then the warning lights came on, and again the car went into limp mode.
The local garage had a Volkswagen specialist look at it - who then performed another regeneration. But although the filter was absolutely clear, the warning lights came on again after 20 miles. So, I don't know what to do.
I have read on the Internet about people who've had their filters replaced, only for problems to continue - plus I think £1850 is over the odds. Am not keen to remove filter, due to MoT and insurance issues.
Asked on 23 November 2012 by vwdriver06
Answered by
Honest John
Very common. Best thing to do is get rid of the car.
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