Diesel Particulate Filter Full

[jeddati]

A few days ago on the M1 my IS220d (2006) went into limp mode Engine Light + Traction Control Light + Check VCS light

AA said the diesel particulate filter full was full. The cars done 60k they said there was a passive way to regenerate by driving on the motor way.

The AA took the car to the Lexus dealer in Woodford who want £1550 inc VAT thats with discount.

They said there going to change the catalytic convertor, where the filter is housed.

Anyone got any other ideas that's not going to cost me an arm + leg ?

[Matus]

http://www.lexusownersclub.co.uk/forum/index.php?showtopic=68646

[dgman]

jeddati,a few questions,

1.how long have you had the car

2.has the fifth injector been replaced under the warranty

3.is your normal driving pattern mainly urban.

[jeddati]

jeddati,a few questions,

1.how long have you had the car

2.has the fifth injector been replaced under the warranty

3.is your normal driving pattern mainly urban.

1. I have had the car since march 2009 so it's been 1.5 years

2. No idea my came with full dealer service history (Sheffield) it's been for a full service and recall for some work too since I bought the car.

3.I have a mixed driving pattern 50% Urban/50% Motorway

[jeddati]

jeddati,a few questions,

1.how long have you had the car

2.has the fifth injector been replaced under the warranty

3.is your normal driving pattern mainly urban.

1. I have had the car since march 2009 so it's been 1.5 years

2. No idea my came with full dealer service history (Sheffield) it's been for a full service and recall for some work too since I bought the car.

3.I have a mixed driving pattern 50% Urban/50% Motorway

Ok I took the car to a friends garage that cleaned out the ERG Valve this was clocked up pretty bad. Rest the dash errors using my memoscan u581.

I then drove it at high rev down the M11 at last night, for 50 Miles 25 Each Way. Was doing 3k revs constant, the car went into limp mode around 5/6 times during the journey, I pulled up on the hard shoulder, switched the car off restarted, although the dash board is showing limp mode ( Red Triangle + Check VCS+Engine Light + Traction Control Light) The car pulls fine when re-stared. Its actually quite scary at night, when the car it hits limp mode, although the motorway is quite at night lorries coming fast from behind is nerve racking. The top speed I got in limp mode was 40/50mph and sometimes 60mph downhill, my foot was routed the carpet all the way in limp mode.

Although I do a lot of motorway driving ? I have always tend to jump to 6th gear asap this means I hardly ever touched 2k Revs always below, this would explain why I my DPF never cleared up, by itself.

After I came back I reset the error again. I have managed to drive about 60 miles urban without going into limp mode. My memoscan u581 does not tell me how full the particulate filter is ? or if I need to do this exercise again. I plan to do this exercise one more time I will fill up with Shell Diesel ( instead of my usual Tesco, no clubcard points for me anymore)+ I will use an additive see how that goes hopefully won't see this error again, and maybe save a lot of money.

[dgman]

jeddati,it may be worth your while to seek a written off 220 and fit the exhaust onto your own.if you want to continue with the tesco fuel an additive such as millers will help.the AA advise for dpf diesels is,use higher grade v-power type fuel every third tank to keep the engine free of carbon deposits and ensure complete combustion.

you may also find more help on the toyota owners forum.

good luck

[jeddati]

jeddati,it may be worth your while to seek a written off 220 and fit the exhaust onto your own.if you want to continue with the tesco fuel an additive such as millers will help.the AA advise for dpf diesels is,use higher grade v-power type fuel every third tank to keep the engine free of carbon deposits and ensure complete combustion.

you may also find more help on the toyota owners forum.

good luck

Thanks for your advice I will use additives and v-power type fuel see how it goes just did a 35 mile at 60mph-3kRevs round trip and all seems ok so far. Hopefully I have burned off enough soot i.e regenerated the DPF

[SP33DY]

Hi,

I noticed this tunning box the other day

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ASA-CRT-Tuningbox-Chiptuning-Lexus-220d-/400152166587?pt=UK_CarsParts_Vehicles_CarParts_SM&hash=item5d2aed80bb

The part I thought may interest you is the part that says, Special modus to support the cleaning of the particulate filter (DPF)

[jeddati]

That looks interesting, has anyone on these forums tried it yet ?

[shazy]

i sent them an email asking how it affects the DPF and this is their reply

Hello,

thanks for the email. The DPF load is more and the clean cycle will be in shorter frequents. That?s it. We have until now very good experience on this car.

Regards

U. Saretz

I personally would be interested in a product to totally bypass the DPF. the only one i come across on my search is the powerking fap emulator and there is no retailer in UK for them.

how is your car getting along now? keep us updated.

[dgman]

i sent them an email asking how it affects the DPF and this is their reply

Hello,

thanks for the email. The DPF load is more and the clean cycle will be in shorter frequents. That?s it. We have until now very good experience on this car.

Regards

U. Saretz

I personally would be interested in a product to totally bypass the DPF. the only one i come across on my search is the powerking fap emulator and there is no retailer in UK for them.

how is your car getting along now? keep us updated.

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[jeddati]

I personally would be interested in a product to totally bypass the DPF. the only one i come across on my search is the powerking fap emulator and there is no retailer in UK for them.

how is your car getting along now? keep us updated.

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Just a quick update I have travelled 500 miles the past week with no sign of limp mode !