Thanks Grunter! TAT is an amazing organisation! I try and promote it every chance I get. I hope you benefit from other videos on my channel :) MiracleMAX
Im a bit confused, why was it back in the shop for, if everything was working correctly and it was only the Gscan showing a bad reading? I know you did a forced regen, but why was that needed when the Captiva was doing passive regens? cheers
Sorry for the confusion. Did you watch the entire video? It was in for a service & after I had previously done the DPF clean, I wanted to make sure I had sorted all the faults, so the DPF didn't block again, so I chased down that fault code. As stated at the end, it was the GScan that needed updating. The update sorted that stupid temp sensor that threw me off the track. Lesson? Make sure any equipment is updated, otherwise you might end up down a rabbit hole!
Sorry, this video was made 5 years ago, so I couldn't really say, but reviewing the video, it looks like a fair bit might have to be removed to replace it. Fortunately, I didn't need to.
As mentioned in the video, #2 does not exist. ruclips.net/video/BGjqiQvwVwk/видео.html ruclips.net/video/BGjqiQvwVwk/видео.html #3 is further down the DPF www.ebay.com.au/p/27047139082
The GScan needed to be updated. ruclips.net/video/BGjqiQvwVwk/видео.html The P0556 code is related to regeneration of the DPF. You would need to find out why the DPF is not regenerating. It could be temperature sensors reading incorrectly, an excessively blocked DPF, incorrect fuelling, incorrect oil being used, poor servicing, amongst others. You would need to look at live data to help you diagnose it correctly.
I just had the DPF cleaned. The occupancy rate appears to be 20%. I changed both sensors. Oil filter and oil are safe and clean. Right on fuel. But unfortunately I am getting these error codes.
@@dawisborn As I said before, you need to test the operation of the temperature sensors manually. Heat them up and check the resistance according to the manufacturers specifications
Hey David, What fault codes do you have? What scan tool are you using? Has it had all it's updates? That's the issue I had with the GScan. Sorry, I didn't have to remove the sensor - it didn't look like fun. Let us know how you go with it
@@MiracleMAX p0546 and p2081 , I have just bought a new sensor, no garage will take the job on so going to have to do it myself . Do I need to remove the turbo?
@@davidclarke918 Just a suggestion. Before you replace the sensor, have you checked the actual possible causes for the codes? It could include a loose connection or broken wire. I would check those things first. www.obd-codes.com/p0546 www.obd-codes.com/p2081
@@davidclarke918 I have found after some further research, that these do suffer from a poor terminal connection on the harness side of the sensor. Sorry, I haven't replaced a sensor, so can't tell you what needs to be removed to access them.
Hi Max It is 2013 Captiva 2.2 L diesel The problem was the it was oil inside of DPF, and melted down all inside, i ended up change DPF and sensor the side on, all ok now I have Snap on scanner that you used on the video
@@Shohboz80 So do you still have the code? Which sensor did you replace? #1 or #2? Have you found out why there was oil in the DPF? Otherwise, you might find the DPF fail again. Are there any other codes? Is the turbo OK? Any oil in the impeller or turbine housing? Here is a video that might help you to diagnose any further faults. ruclips.net/video/lIqGmeZLyuw/видео.html
Will the solution to your error be investigated through software? When I updated Gscan, the error was fixed, right? Where can I update Gscan? I have errors P2428 P0546 and P242B. Temperature sensor 1st position and 3rd position sensors have changed. But I keep getting the same errors. 
It's hard to identify when you get so many error codes at same time. P2428, p200a, p0029, p0546 and p2080. The shop said that should start taking the intake manifold off and replace which would cost 1800 for the part plus 800 for the labour. They just throw the price with no diagnostic. Maybe will fix, but who knows. It's hard to believe when they take 2 weeks and the only thing they made was clean the intake manifold map sensor and said that it was fixed, asking to drive for 3 days and check if the error will happen again. I left the shop, plug the obd2 and they only cleared the errors, but already had p0546 back after few metres.
Probably I am going to do it by myself, but I really would like to have someone experienced in the car to diagnose it charging for diagnose costs. Many shops nowadays only want to change oil, filter, spark plugs,...
Just found your channel from the TAT website, great content. I look forward to following you.
Thanks Grunter!
TAT is an amazing organisation! I try and promote it every chance I get.
I hope you benefit from other videos on my channel :)
MiracleMAX
👍 yep, nice guy Ben and Oliver, they will help you in any way they can with your G-scan.
That's been my experience dealing with them over the many years.
Nice work good old opel and vauxhall captiva
You are right. It's amazing how many different names this vehicle has in various countries.
Thanks Mark.
Thanks Robert, you are welcome :)
it's amazing and you've provided a really clear explanation
Thanks for your kind comments 😉👍
Im a bit confused, why was it back in the shop for, if everything was working correctly and it was only the Gscan showing a bad reading?
I know you did a forced regen, but why was that needed when the Captiva was doing passive regens?
cheers
Sorry for the confusion. Did you watch the entire video? It was in for a service & after I had previously done the DPF clean, I wanted to make sure I had sorted all the faults, so the DPF didn't block again, so I chased down that fault code. As stated at the end, it was the GScan that needed updating. The update sorted that stupid temp sensor that threw me off the track.
Lesson? Make sure any equipment is updated, otherwise you might end up down a rabbit hole!
@@MiracleMAX Hey mate, my mistake. thanks for the video!
@@donwall9632 No problemo 😉
Does the turbo need to be removed to remove the 1st sensor?
Sorry, this video was made 5 years ago, so I couldn't really say, but reviewing the video, it looks like a fair bit might have to be removed to replace it. Fortunately, I didn't need to.
How do you get to exhaust gas temperature sensor 2? Mine is registering 900°C. Number 1 is on turbo and ok. Where is 2 and 3? Thanks
As mentioned in the video, #2 does not exist.
ruclips.net/video/BGjqiQvwVwk/видео.html
ruclips.net/video/BGjqiQvwVwk/видео.html
#3 is further down the DPF
www.ebay.com.au/p/27047139082
@@MiracleMAX Thank you. This might be why I can't find it. They should have called #3...#2. Would have made more sense.
@@PotatoWedgePlayS Yup, you are absolutely right. It messed with my head for a while until I figured it out.
@@MiracleMAX I've looking for it for weeks now 😂
@@PotatoWedgePlayS After working on a Captiva, we are all a little wiser! 😉
So what is the solution to this p0546 error? Updating software?
The GScan needed to be updated. ruclips.net/video/BGjqiQvwVwk/видео.html
The P0556 code is related to regeneration of the DPF. You would need to find out why the DPF is not regenerating. It could be temperature sensors reading incorrectly, an excessively blocked DPF, incorrect fuelling, incorrect oil being used, poor servicing, amongst others. You would need to look at live data to help you diagnose it correctly.
I just had the DPF cleaned. The occupancy rate appears to be 20%. I changed both sensors. Oil filter and oil are safe and clean. Right on fuel. But unfortunately I am getting these error codes.
@@dawisborn As I said before, you need to test the operation of the temperature sensors manually. Heat them up and check the resistance according to the manufacturers specifications
Great video , i have a faulty sensor 1 , is there an easy way to get the sensor side out? Cheers
Hey David,
What fault codes do you have? What scan tool are you using? Has it had all it's updates? That's the issue I had with the GScan. Sorry, I didn't have to remove the sensor - it didn't look like fun.
Let us know how you go with it
@@MiracleMAX p0546 and p2081 , I have just bought a new sensor, no garage will take the job on so going to have to do it myself . Do I need to remove the turbo?
@@davidclarke918 Just a suggestion. Before you replace the sensor, have you checked the actual possible causes for the codes? It could include a loose connection or broken wire. I would check those things first.
www.obd-codes.com/p0546
www.obd-codes.com/p2081
@@MiracleMAX yes I thought that also , will check the witing first, do I have to remove the turbo or is there a way around getting to the sensor?
@@davidclarke918 I have found after some further research, that these do suffer from a poor terminal connection on the harness side of the sensor.
Sorry, I haven't replaced a sensor, so can't tell you what needs to be removed to access them.
Thanks mate
Thanks Ben,
I hope this will help you to make a correct diagnosis.
MiracleMAX
Hi Max
I am still having trouble to fibd out with is code P242
Exhaust gas temperature sensor circuit high bank 1 Sensor 3
@@Shohboz80
Hey Ben,
Do you have a scan tool? What brand and what vehicle are you working on?
Hi Max
It is 2013 Captiva 2.2 L diesel
The problem was the it was oil inside of DPF, and melted down all inside, i ended up change DPF and sensor the side on, all ok now
I have Snap on scanner that you used on the video
@@Shohboz80
So do you still have the code? Which sensor did you replace? #1 or #2? Have you found out why there was oil in the DPF? Otherwise, you might find the DPF fail again. Are there any other codes? Is the turbo OK? Any oil in the impeller or turbine housing? Here is a video that might help you to diagnose any further faults.
ruclips.net/video/lIqGmeZLyuw/видео.html
How to update via obd?


The GScan needed to be updated. ruclips.net/video/BGjqiQvwVwk/видео.html
Will the solution to your error be investigated through software? When I updated Gscan, the error was fixed, right? Where can I update Gscan? I have errors P2428 P0546 and P242B. Temperature sensor 1st position and 3rd position sensors have changed. But I keep getting the same errors.

@@dawisborn The update on the GScan does not repair the codes. This is done on the scan tool itself.
Have you manually tested the temp sensors?
Soot is 60% at the beginning and 29% after the temp sensor fixed...
Is this on your vehicle that you replaced the temp sensor?
How can I find you here in Sydney? My Captiva has the same code and I would like to have it fixed. Do you have searcheable a business name?
Sorry, not near Sydney
@@MiracleMAX It's a shame. :) Good luck.
@@erosas887 I hope you are able to get it sorted
It's hard to identify when you get so many error codes at same time. P2428, p200a, p0029, p0546 and p2080. The shop said that should start taking the intake manifold off and replace which would cost 1800 for the part plus 800 for the labour. They just throw the price with no diagnostic. Maybe will fix, but who knows. It's hard to believe when they take 2 weeks and the only thing they made was clean the intake manifold map sensor and said that it was fixed, asking to drive for 3 days and check if the error will happen again. I left the shop, plug the obd2 and they only cleared the errors, but already had p0546 back after few metres.
Probably I am going to do it by myself, but I really would like to have someone experienced in the car to diagnose it charging for diagnose costs. Many shops nowadays only want to change oil, filter, spark plugs,...