Rustcookie Posted May 25, 2014 Share Posted May 25, 2014 Hi, I bought my new Ford ka yesterday and have noticed that when the car is going through its initial checks when warming up the dpf light does not go on and off, the booklet that comes with it says it should come on and go off again, could someone please tell me if it should go on and off as it is under warranty at the minute and if I have a problem then I would like it sorted sooner rather than later Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delboy Posted May 26, 2014 Share Posted May 26, 2014 it's a computer check light that your on about that runs an initial check of main electronic components and it should go off within a couple of seconds so i would take car back to get it checked out as it's indicating you have a problem. the particulate filter warning light on indicating a partial blockage of the filter in the exhaust system so it sounds like the filter needs changing. It should be possible to start a complete regeneration and clear thewarning light by driving for 10 minutes or so at speeds greater than40mph. If the regeneration is unsuccessful the extra fuel injected will notburn and will drain into the sump. oil quality will deteriorate as aresult of this and the level will rise. It is important that you checkthat the oil level does not increase above the maximum level on thedipstick as diesel engines can run on excess engine oil – often to thepoint of destruction. If you continue to ignore warnings and soot loading keeps increasingthen the car won’t run properly and the most likely outcome will be thatyou will have to get a new DPF costing at least £1000. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rustcookie Posted May 26, 2014 Author Share Posted May 26, 2014 Hi Sorry should have made myself clearer it doesn't come on at all with the rest of the lights when it does the initial check. I was just wondering should it come on to do a check or stay off until you have a problem Thanks Sent from my iPhone using Ford OC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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