Great video and I loved watching the troubleshooting journey learned a lot! Although I would recommend saving yourself and the customer time in the future with these codes and and tailpipe soot... When the computer throws these codes it's related to the low pressure EGR circuit, you also could easily notice there was soot in the tailpipe. What this means is that the vehicle has a cracked DPF filter. It may also be clogged too, but soot in the tailpipe is a telltale sign that the DPF mesh filter has been cracked and is allowing soot to pass through to the mufflers. Even if you had a clogged DPF, it would not allow soot to pass through into the tailpipe. This is an extremely common issue with these model years, the DPF is a consumable part that is not meant to last the lifetime of the vehicle, they go for about 100k miles.... and eventually they will crack. They can also crack because of faulty injectors causing too much heat in the system. You could probably make the engine light go away for a while, but eventually it will throw the codes again and it will clog up sooner than later. It's extremely frustrating that the EPA has put so many restrictions on diesels like this.... If you replace the DPF filter make sure you also replace the EGR filter at the same time or clean the EGR filter, that thing is probably clogged up as well, theres also a low pressure egr valve back there that could use a cleaning too. You might be able to use egr cleaner and spray it into the exhaust manifold but usually that doesn't seem to work from what I have seen. This is what I was able to discover through my own research on these jetta TDI EGR systems. I own a 2013 Jetta TDI and have the same codes. Did you try redlining the vehicle to see if the computer forced the car into limp mode?
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair No problem, I loved you analytics and logic trying to solve this issue. I honestly learned a lot from your video. But yeah just check the tailpipe when you get a TDI, if it is full of soot the DPF is likely broken. I love these cars but the EPA really screwed us. Annoying repair to do too, but I think its an easy job once you do it once.
@POVMagic so what is the solution? I have a 2013 Beetle TDI CR with DSG. I have a lot of soot in my tail pipe and a cel light with DPF light going on and off intermittently. Also, when I'm driving uphill (incline) I get an overboost with flashing glow plug light and reduced power to low pressure boost only (15 to 20 psi max) My guess is that my dpf is full and it's now causing that soot to go into my turbo/vanes causing the valve restriction and over boost. Can you tell me the best solution to resolve my issues? Do i delete it all? I refuse to replace the dpf because my car's value is less than the new filter! I have 209,000 miles but everything else is in good condition.
@@TrailerTrashers-s1v delete kit plus tune (need tune) will cost about the same as just replacing dpf. Deleting modern tdis isnt as easy as it used to be either its a pain in the ass. The machine broke down and needs fixing... if you neglect it eventually youre gonna blow the turbo and nox too. It sucks but it is what it is.... i personally love my tdi and fixing it is still cheaper than buying a new car :)
I have a 2013 tdi Jetta with the same exact problem and you made a great explanation of what to do but my question is, it is fine to run for a few months clogged up untill I eventually delete it?
As a backyard mechanic with the same situation as far as a high soot load and dpf light on as well as limp mode and chk engine light. I Cleaned the dpf with the same gun to no avail. But my dpf pressure sensor didn't show a code but was the culprit. The dpf light went out as well as limp mode but my egr o401? Is still there. I have put 20k miles on the car with the insufficient flow on the egr. Runs great at 200k. I'm leaning towards changing the egr filter now but I'm just guessing without a higher priced scan tool. Can't see dumping thousands on this thing when the value of the car isn't there. Thanks, love your work
You know I'm in the same position.I think I'm just going to do DPF replace. i've very rarely seeing these in car cleanings truly work. If you take DPF out and really clean it, may be get better results. But to get DPF out is a huge PIA. Why not put a new one in. One of the comments below said they had this problem (codes) and continued to drive 20,000 miles with no issue. I have VCDS scan tool. So I'll force some regens. I'll look into blowing cleaner in there, may be, but hate to waste time and money. There is DPF delete but I'm a boy scout and not worth it. By the time you do that mod it cost you the same, albeit, with no DPF soot load issue ever again. However resale and states/cites that check emissions will be an issue. Not to mention fines. Love the VW TDI. Had mine for 12 yrs. Plan on 12 more. Great pwr (torque) and MPG.
This is great video.. why did soot measured PID drop 10g after the cleaning when the true pressure test showed 3-4psi ? I am getting similar symptoms in my CJAA TDI sportwagen.. I have P0299, P0401 and P02002 and car goes into limp mode.. no boost pressure. Is that clogged EGR filter and cooler? Car only has 102,721 miles on it 2013.. I’d like to try to do a in place chemical cleaning of DPF but it looks like that isn’t going to work based on your video .. or do I need to remove DPF and clean it by back flushing cleaner through it? Any help is greatly appreciated.. I know getting the DPF out is a pain
Are you sure you put that cleaner and purge into correct tube? As far as I understand you poured all those goodies in a tube after dpf. The inlet hose is connected to a sensor on the right side off the engine.
@JPDC911 Hello my Friend from France, Comment sa va? unfortunately we decided not to film that project, it's so hard to film since there isn't enough room around the DPF
Can the rear EGR valve be cleaned in a similar way as this? I got rid of my DPF codes with Rislone added to a half tank of Diesel and driving at high rpms for 30 minutes and filled all the way after. But I want to clean the rear EGR without taking half of the car apart.
Why didn't you activate def regeneration using the Auto scan tool. i know that the scan tool does not allow dpf regeneration when there are trouble codes, but the DTC that you had had to do with brakes. the scan tool does take the def to more than 600 degrees Celsius .
I would say he must stop working on DPF issues. Even though he uses LAUNCH, will have the same results because he doesn't understand the way DPF system works.
@naurbassant7329 I would not call this cleaner rubbish, I've had success cleaning DPF With it, but it doesn't work if the DPF is too clogged!! it works sometimes
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I’ve used this product for years with success but the launch product works ten times better and gets yourself a manometer and a mityvac gauge and learn how to use it correctly.
What was the DPF deferential pressure after injecting the cleaning fluid and doing the test drive that brought the soot content down to zero? You should have taken it on a 30 mile road test driving with mainly low gears. If the car is not on limp mode with reduced performace(the car can still rev past 3000 revs all the way to red line) then the DPF is still good cause if it is blocked the car will be on restricted performance. Oh and next time don't drive with one hand and video with the other hand for content, it's very dangerous and not worth it, we your viewers believe you, so just explain your test drive results after..... Stay safe bro!!
First time viewer, very clear and informative. Will be adding you to my regularly watched channels.
@glennhinksmon762 Thank you and welcome to our youtube community
Good job and teaching. From South Africa
@wsnxumalo6707 Thank you!
Great video and I loved watching the troubleshooting journey learned a lot! Although I would recommend saving yourself and the customer time in the future with these codes and and tailpipe soot... When the computer throws these codes it's related to the low pressure EGR circuit, you also could easily notice there was soot in the tailpipe. What this means is that the vehicle has a cracked DPF filter. It may also be clogged too, but soot in the tailpipe is a telltale sign that the DPF mesh filter has been cracked and is allowing soot to pass through to the mufflers. Even if you had a clogged DPF, it would not allow soot to pass through into the tailpipe.
This is an extremely common issue with these model years, the DPF is a consumable part that is not meant to last the lifetime of the vehicle, they go for about 100k miles.... and eventually they will crack. They can also crack because of faulty injectors causing too much heat in the system. You could probably make the engine light go away for a while, but eventually it will throw the codes again and it will clog up sooner than later. It's extremely frustrating that the EPA has put so many restrictions on diesels like this....
If you replace the DPF filter make sure you also replace the EGR filter at the same time or clean the EGR filter, that thing is probably clogged up as well, theres also a low pressure egr valve back there that could use a cleaning too. You might be able to use egr cleaner and spray it into the exhaust manifold but usually that doesn't seem to work from what I have seen. This is what I was able to discover through my own research on these jetta TDI EGR systems.
I own a 2013 Jetta TDI and have the same codes. Did you try redlining the vehicle to see if the computer forced the car into limp mode?
@POVMagic No! I didn't, Thank you for your input my Friend, I appreciate it!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair No problem, I loved you analytics and logic trying to solve this issue. I honestly learned a lot from your video. But yeah just check the tailpipe when you get a TDI, if it is full of soot the DPF is likely broken. I love these cars but the EPA really screwed us. Annoying repair to do too, but I think its an easy job once you do it once.
@POVMagic so what is the solution? I have a 2013 Beetle TDI CR with DSG. I have a lot of soot in my tail pipe and a cel light with DPF light going on and off intermittently. Also, when I'm driving uphill (incline) I get an overboost with flashing glow plug light and reduced power to low pressure boost only (15 to 20 psi max)
My guess is that my dpf is full and it's now causing that soot to go into my turbo/vanes causing the valve restriction and over boost.
Can you tell me the best solution to resolve my issues? Do i delete it all? I refuse to replace the dpf because my car's value is less than the new filter! I have 209,000 miles but everything else is in good condition.
@@TrailerTrashers-s1v delete kit plus tune (need tune) will cost about the same as just replacing dpf. Deleting modern tdis isnt as easy as it used to be either its a pain in the ass. The machine broke down and needs fixing... if you neglect it eventually youre gonna blow the turbo and nox too. It sucks but it is what it is.... i personally love my tdi and fixing it is still cheaper than buying a new car :)
I have a 2013 tdi Jetta with the same exact problem and you made a great explanation of what to do but my question is, it is fine to run for a few months clogged up untill I eventually delete it?
My first time to watch your videos but i learn a lot you can be good teacher thanks 🙏🙏
@johnmacharia4154 My Pleasure! Welcome to our youtube community!
Excellent video and narration!
@jamesh6411 Thanks!
I like your content. You explain thing really good and simple. I have learnt many things from you. Such as electric, dpf issues
@lasanadrammeh1308 Thanks!
As a backyard mechanic with the same situation as far as a high soot load and dpf light on as well as limp mode and chk engine light. I Cleaned the dpf with the same gun to no avail.
But my dpf pressure sensor didn't show a code but was the culprit. The dpf light went out as well as limp mode but my egr o401? Is still there.
I have put 20k miles on the car with the insufficient flow on the egr.
Runs great at 200k.
I'm leaning towards changing the egr filter now but I'm just guessing without a higher priced scan tool.
Can't see dumping thousands on this thing when the value of the car isn't there.
Thanks, love your work
2014 jetta tdi
@jeffreydelgado6382 My Pleasure! and thanks for sharing your experience with us!
Senior you're too good and i like watching you always
@YahayaAbudu Thank you!
I’m glad I stumbled upon your channel I just subscribed THANKS I’ve learnt from you!!!
@jeffsmith-ze6wb Thanks, and welcome to our youtube community!
Excellent video,very well explained again.Thankyou.
@richardjones3112 My Pleasure! Thanks
You know I'm in the same position.I think I'm just going to do DPF replace. i've very rarely seeing these in car cleanings truly work. If you take DPF out and really clean it, may be get better results. But to get DPF out is a huge PIA. Why not put a new one in. One of the comments below said they had this problem (codes) and continued to drive 20,000 miles with no issue. I have VCDS scan tool. So I'll force some regens. I'll look into blowing cleaner in there, may be, but hate to waste time and money. There is DPF delete but I'm a boy scout and not worth it. By the time you do that mod it cost you the same, albeit, with no DPF soot load issue ever again. However resale and states/cites that check emissions will be an issue. Not to mention fines. Love the VW TDI. Had mine for 12 yrs. Plan on 12 more. Great pwr (torque) and MPG.
@gmcjetpilot Yes!
GREAT VIDEO YOUR SMART AND A GOOD TEACHER THANKS
@ericalexander6175 My Pleasure! Thank you!
A dpf replacement video please!!!!!
@craigsnowden Ok! will do when we can
Excellent video, I have deffinately learnt something today. thankyou
@PCashie My Pleasure! Thanks
Brilliant video great to watch I'm having the same problem with a 2010 1.6 VW golf blue motion it's good to know I'm doing things right 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼
@christopherbateman6126 Thank you!
Nicely explained 👍
@vrod1a Thank you!
This is great video.. why did soot measured PID drop 10g after the cleaning when the true pressure test showed 3-4psi ? I am getting similar symptoms in my CJAA TDI sportwagen.. I have P0299, P0401 and P02002 and car goes into limp mode.. no boost pressure. Is that clogged EGR filter and cooler? Car only has 102,721 miles on it 2013.. I’d like to try to do a in place chemical cleaning of DPF but it looks like that isn’t going to work based on your video .. or do I need to remove DPF and clean it by back flushing cleaner through it? Any help is greatly appreciated.. I know getting the DPF out is a pain
@virtisconsole12 you should try to clean it while it's in the vehicle and see what happens, it might work for you!
Great content!
@sphamandlamazibuko3074 Thank you!
Very informative!! thanks
@euromastertek7532 My Pleasure!
Great video!
@JohnLieberg Thank you!
Continued: I meant before taking the vehicle for a test drive.
@clublength724 The Scanner didn't allow me to initiate the Regen!
Are you sure you put that cleaner and purge into correct tube? As far as I understand you poured all those goodies in a tube after dpf. The inlet hose is connected to a sensor on the right side off the engine.
@sardolik Yes! you have to pour these liquids in front of the DPF
Very good video!!! Bye italy
@MaurizioCarrar Thank you!
Hello friend, can you filmed the process for remplacing de Dpf please ? 😎hello from France..👍
@JPDC911 Hello my Friend from France, Comment sa va? unfortunately we decided not to film that project, it's so hard to film since there isn't enough room around the DPF
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Ok I understand the reason I'm looking forward to the next video.. 👍
What could be better to replace the EGR or the DPF FILTER?. Do you have a video of the DPF replacement?
@maximilianocruz1360 not on this model, did you get it diagnosed!
I used the VCDS scanner and I did the reganeration with that but are still appearing the codes p240F and P0401. Where are you located?
Boss you are right
@user-dz4jb5rg6k Thanks!
Can the rear EGR valve be cleaned in a similar way as this? I got rid of my DPF codes with Rislone added to a half tank of Diesel and driving at high rpms for 30 minutes and filled all the way after. But I want to clean the rear EGR without taking half of the car apart.
@guaporubio Yes, you can try it!
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair Which place or tube would I need to inject or spray the cleaning substance?
Why didn't you do a forced regeneration?
@Player456-xy1gs I did
Did you end up changing DPF? Or did customer opt out?
@arvinquiroz7665 Customer opted out!
Why didn't you activate def regeneration using the Auto scan tool. i know that the scan tool does not allow dpf regeneration when there are trouble codes, but the DTC that you had had to do with brakes. the scan tool does take the def to more than 600 degrees Celsius .
@clublength724 The Scanner didn'tt allow me to initiate the Regen!
You could melt the dpf honeycomb, if you don't clean it first.
Professor...
@Limni73 Thank you!
Hi mate I'm from Belfast I want to get in thouch with you many thanks
@barasouware6698 Hello, Sure you can get in touch with me by sending me an email at kitsautoandtruckrepair@gmail.com
It is good
@Diagnostics. Thanks!
Hey there
@barasouware6698 Hello!
I think I would do a driving Regen...
@hansroland6894 Oh really? why
General you need to get a manometer to read the dpf and stop using that rubbish dpf cleaner and use launch cleaner instead
I would say he must stop working on DPF issues. Even though he uses LAUNCH, will have the same results because he doesn't understand the way DPF system works.
Most definitely I think he should take a page or two from jimmy oriley
@naurbassant7329 I would not call this cleaner rubbish, I've had success cleaning DPF With it, but it doesn't work if the DPF is too clogged!! it works sometimes
@@KITS_Auto_and_Truck_Repair I’ve used this product for years with success but the launch product works ten times better and gets yourself a manometer and a mityvac gauge and learn how to use it correctly.
What was the DPF deferential pressure after injecting the cleaning fluid and doing the test drive that brought the soot content down to zero?
You should have taken it on a 30 mile road test driving with mainly low gears.
If the car is not on limp mode with reduced performace(the car can still rev past 3000 revs all the way to red line) then the DPF is still good cause if it is blocked the car will be on restricted performance.
Oh and next time don't drive with one hand and video with the other hand for content, it's very dangerous and not worth it, we your viewers believe you, so just explain your test drive results after.....
Stay safe bro!!
@leroyjohnson4973 Thank you! I appreciate your input!