DPF warning

2013 Vauxhall Antara 2.2 CDTI Exclusiv
Car: Vauxhall Antara
Year: 2013
Variant: 2.2 CDTI Exclusiv
Categories: Electrics, ECU, Warnings & Lights
Warning light and alarm sounds but following turning engine off there is a fan that starts up and runs for a while. Next time I start the car the alarm and warning light have disappeared ! The funny thing is, the performance never seems to falter.
Problem added: Jul 19, 2021 (2 years ago)
Jim Johnson

Points: 1
Sounds as if it is the DPF regenerating which is perfectly normal . Apart from the noise you may also notice heat increase while the process is taking place .
Answered Jul 19, 2021 (2 years ago)
whittingehame

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Replying to post by whittingehame:
Sounds as if it is the DPF regenerating which is perfectly normal . Apart from the noise you may also notice heat increase while the process is taking place .
Thank-you Wittingehame for your quick response. That is most reassuring. I have looked on many different forums and the reasons some people give as you may imagine are so vastly varied I really didn't know what to believe. I shall continue driving it and enjoying it but keep my ears and eyes open. such a shame because I bought this car as it had only completed 32,000 miles and I didn't think it should be such a major problem after such a short mileage. My thanks once again.
Answered Jul 20, 2021 (2 years ago) Edited on Jul 20, 2021 (2 years ago)
Jim Johnson

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As you say , keep an eye on levels and for any warning signs just to be certain . They do benefit from a good , fast run which clears / burns of the soot whist performing the regeneration process every so often . There are plenty of articles available on this . Happy motoring !

https://www.rac.co.uk/drive/advice/emissions/diesel-particulate-filters/
Answered Jul 20, 2021 (2 years ago)
whittingehame

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Thank-you.
Answered Jul 20, 2021 (2 years ago)
Jim Johnson

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