dpf problem

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stumpyalan

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620 posts

210 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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hi all i've got a e92 335d 07 plate with 58000 on the clock i've had the car 10 month now the other day the dpf light came on so i got it checked out its fine when cold but when the car warms up the dpf light comes on i've had the dpf cleaned out and plug it on the computer and its 60% blocked i do not know if the last owner did alot off town or short driving what the best way now spend money on a new dpf or it maybe something else? please help. alan

stumpyalan

Original Poster:

620 posts

210 months

Wednesday 22nd October 2014
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philmots said:
Is the car reaching temp? Check on the onboard computer, if it's not hitting 70degs it won't regen.. 2 new stats required, fairly cheap job.
where do i find the temp gauge on the onboard computer i've asked people about this they say their is not one?.

stumpyalan

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620 posts

210 months

Thursday 23rd October 2014
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thxs for the feedback guys i've seen on youtube what i have too do i hope this sorts out what the problem is. alan

stumpyalan

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620 posts

210 months

Friday 24th October 2014
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Hi all just been out for a 20 mins drive and the car runs over 90% in temp and the dpf light never came on? what i need too do nexted time i go too work to see what temp the car is running. alan

stumpyalan

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620 posts

210 months

Saturday 25th October 2014
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lewis328 said:
Did you use the hidden menus? I am curious to see how my car is running.
yes i did.