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Volkswagen Passat B5 Highline 2.0TDI CR 140 - Passat 2.0TDI CR - Burning Smell - VW & Seat owner

I've had my emissions recall done last July & had the engine management light come on, two faults logged. Had the throttle body replaced under goodwill & paid for the intake manifold replacement. Also the car is producing a burnt ceramic smell only starting from cold when the outside temperture is below 4C. Has anyone else had this. Been wondering if there is a problem with the DPF. Smell was also there before the car went in for the recent repairs.

Volkswagen Passat B5 Highline 2.0TDI CR 140 - Passat 2.0TDI CR - Burning Smell - elekie&a/c doctor

Is your car fitted with an auxilliary cabin heating system? Works from the diesel fuel .Usually cuts in automatically when ambient temps are very low.