Emissions control light following DPF and limp mode

[Abbie8101]

Hi - I seem to be having the very common problem with my A4 avant tdi 170 late 2008 (new shape) that many members have had with their DPF. I have owned the car for 2.5yrs - Audi serviced. The DPF first came on in January and I managed to force a regen by driving up and down the M1.

The light came on again a few days ago - the car also went into limp mode - so I had 3 lights on altogether. The DPF, the coil/wire one and the emissions control light. After a much longer stint on the motorway and high revs when not, both the DPF and the coil/wire lights have gone off - the car is no long in limp mode (that happened first) BUT I do still have the emissions control light on.

Do I need to continue trying to force a regen - or has the DPF gone so far I will need to take it in for a 'clean out'?

any advice appreciated. I'm in Halifax.

thanks!

 

[slepy]

Your dpf sensor is gone. Needs to be scanned to make sure but I wouldn't drive it like that especially hard.

 

[@udi A3]

thatll be the g450 then? they also need calibrating when fitted if that is indeed the problem. Youll need somebody local with VCDS or pm NHN to buy one

 

[NHN]

Welcome to the site Abbie.

I wouldn't necessarily condemn the sensor until its been scanned, it could very well be this, but find someone local to you with vcds as advised above & go from there.

 

[@udi A3]

If you want to buy anything in my classified ill scan your car for free when you collect

Is spamming my classifieds allowed?!

 

[Abbie8101]

Hi all - thanks for your replies. I had no choice but to drive my car to Scotland yesterday and after a good blast on motorway, no lights are now lit. Possiby gone away but not for long I am sure. Can anyone recommend a dpf removal service in Halifax/Leeds area?

Just to add to my woes, my a/c has now also stopped working - what a great drive back in this heat. No DPF lights but a visit to garage still required for an A/c service - never mind!

 

[dieseldoos]

I think before you go down the removal route get it scanned. I had similar a couple of weeks ago and it was an intermitant fault with the sensor. New sensor fitted and calibrated, and lots cheaper then a dpf removal. I would only go that route if the dpf is totally gone.

 

[Abbie8101]

I think before you go down the removal route get it scanned. I had similar a couple of weeks ago and it was an intermitant fault with the sensor. New sensor fitted and calibrated, and lots cheaper then a dpf removal. I would only go that route if the dpf is totally gone.

Thanks - looks like i need to get a full diagnostic after all. On an open trip to Leeds today, all lights re-appeared. What with limp mode and no air conditioning the car needs some help ! And it's only 4.5yrs old.

Any recommendations in Halifax/Leeds area - otherwise off to Audi I go!

Abbie

 

[Rick @ Unicorn Motor Dev.]

We're in Stockport if that's any use

 

[helal786]

If your DPF is on its way out its definatly a healthy reason to remove it. Do your research and find a reputable company whos done one before as its tricky to take the DPF off.

For me it was the best thing I did for performance and economy .