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Chris.B   
Sun Nov 16 2014, 10:46am
Member No: #38021
Joined: Nov 07 2014
Location: Harefield Middx
 After 8 days of ownership my 2008 1.6 VTR has decided to throw a gallic strop

Booted the kick down to go past a doddering idiot in a beemer and engine died.:( red engine light came up on lh panel and service on the right

Checked error messages and to a diesel particulate filter warning... had to drive home it started and ran ok but I was very gentle.. cruise control has stopped working as well

I am based in Harefield Middlesex does anyone have a recommendation for a garage to take it to.. preferably not a main steeler !

Cheers in advance
Chris
Dave_Retired.   
Sun Nov 16 2014, 01:20pm

Member No: #1
Joined: Aug 07 2006
Location: Northumberland
 Sounds like the car went into 'limp home' mode

I'm assuming that it is a Diesel but you don't say?

If it is, how many miles has it done?

It could be several things so we need more information.......

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Chris.B   
Sun Nov 16 2014, 02:00pm
Member No: #38021
Joined: Nov 07 2014
Location: Harefield Middx
 Sorry Dave
1.6 diesel vtr+
61480 miles

just a little miffed I have an issue after a week
polestarboy   
Sun Nov 16 2014, 03:48pm
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Joined: Nov 06 2013
Location: uk barnsley
 dpf cars hate small cold runs
Dave_Retired.   
Mon Nov 17 2014, 02:09am

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Joined: Aug 07 2006
Location: Northumberland
 I would change the fuel filter (there is a Tutorial) then take the car for a run at 50 mph for 20-30 minutes to let the DPF regeneration process take place.
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 Chris.B (17 Nov 2014 : 03:12)
Chris.B   
Mon Nov 17 2014, 03:13am
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Joined: Nov 07 2014
Location: Harefield Middx
 Dave , what do I do about the red engine light , can I reset this myself afterwards or will it clear ?
Chris.B   
Mon Nov 17 2014, 03:26am
Member No: #38021
Joined: Nov 07 2014
Location: Harefield Middx
polestarboy wrote ...

dpf cars hate small cold runs


It had a good long run the night before 2 hours on motorway @ 60-70
will change the fuel filter as Dave suggested and do another run

Dave_Retired.   
Mon Nov 17 2014, 03:34am

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Joined: Aug 07 2006
Location: Northumberland
Chris.B wrote ...

Dave , what do I do about the red engine light , can I reset this myself afterwards or will it clear ?


It may clear after a couple of engine restarts, if not, disconnect the battery for 15 minutes to force a BSi reset. The speedo will revert to KPH but is easily reset, the radio will be fine as it's coded to the cars Vin.

If changing the fuel filter doesn't help, then your going to have to get the error log read via the OBII port behind the ashtray to try and narrow things down.
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 Chris.B (17 Nov 2014 : 05:00)
Chris.B   
Mon Nov 17 2014, 02:31pm
Member No: #38021
Joined: Nov 07 2014
Location: Harefield Middx
 Fuel filter purchased from local spares supplier, tutorial printed off and LED work lamp charged up.

Got home, had a brew and set to it, filter changed (ugh very very dirty). Battery disconnected for 15 mins, red engine light has now extinguished.

Been on a 40 min drive on motorway at 50-55 as recommended.

All seems to be ok..
Will let you know how I get on
Chris
 

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