Seat Leon 2.0TDI FR (170Bhp) DPF Removal – Diesel Particulate Filter Problems
Seat Leon FR Overview
The Seat Leon FR is a great car and delivers an impressive 170bhp from it’s 2.0TDi engine. This is the sportiest model currently on the market with lowered and stiffened suspension. As sporty as it is, it still manages to achieve an average of 55.4mpg and 670 miles on a full tank. However, it does have it’s flaws.
If you’re an owner, you’re probably aware of the common DPF fault within the exhaust system. The DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) is designed to trap harmful gasses ie particulate soot matter and then burn them off at high temperatures to stop them exiting the exhaust into the atmosphere.
Check out our article on What Is A DPF to learn more about the Diesel Particulate Filters.
DPF Problems
The vehicle is manufactured with a DPF and not suitable in it’s factory state for local town driving, it must be driven on a dual-carriage / motorway at least twice weekly (dependant on weekly mileage) for a consistent 20-30 minutes to enable the DPF to regenerate. However, a regeneration is not always successful and eventually will lead to a blocked DPF which will result in loss of power and the car going into LIMP Mode.
There are many factors involved which can lead to the DPF becoming blocked, below we list just a few of the most common issues:
- Wrong Grade Of Engine Oil Being Used On Services
- Turning Engine Off During Regeneration
- Failed Regenerations / Not Regeneration Often Enough
- Diesel Injector Faults
- Driving Style – not for town use.
- DPF / Engine / Warning Light On
- Glow Plug Light Flashing
- Limp Mode / Loss Of power
- Fault Codes: P242F, P2002, P0471, 18434 & 08194 etc..
- Poor Fuel Consumption
- Hard To Start & Slow Pick-Up In Speed
- Engine Starts & Cuts Out
- Engine Fails To Start
DPF Maintenance
Modern VAG diesels such as the FR should be regularly serviced with 5w-30 Long Life (Low-Ash) oil, it’s a little more expensive but will help to aid successful regenerations and help to maintain the DPF. If the vehicle is on a regeneration cycle, you must continue to drive at a constant speed of 30-40mph – keeping the revs at 2000rpm until the regeneration is completed. Failure to do so will block the filter up a lot quicker.
Replacement DPF’s
When the DPF is blocked beyond successful regeneration, a replacement filter is not cheap at all and can cost in excess of £1000+ (parts, labour & programming). If you are thinking of replacing the filter as a pose to removal, we always recommend using GENUINE filters only. Aftermarket filters (copy/pattern parts) although Type Approved will not deliver the same quality and you will find you will have a blocked DPF again sooner than expected, being out of pocket and back to square one.
Seat Leon FR DPF Removals
It is possible to remove the DPF successfully without any downsides and in actual fact there are many benefits to removing the DPF filter. Below is a list of just some of the common benefits of a DPF Removal:
- Increased Fuel Efficiency
- Increased Engine Performance
- More Power / Sharper Throttle Response
- Increased Life Expectancy Of Engine/Turbo
- No More Limp Mode / Loss Of Power
- No Engine / DPF Warning Lights / Fault Codes
- No More Regenerations
With having done over 2000 DPF Removals we are the UK’s leading and most experienced DPF Removal Specialists.
After having the DPF Removed, your vehicle will NOT lose power, you will not experience DPF related warning lights or any regeneration processes ever again! – We will reprogram the ECU to completely deactivate the DPF system as though it was never there and at the same time cancel out the regeneration processes.
Each DPF Removal we do is programmed manually with a Custom remap and a FREE smoke-correction service which guarantees the vehicle will not smoke as a direct result of the DPF being removed. This is a service only offered by Sinspeed.
Finally, you will experience an overall increase in performance, smoothing out any flat spots and safeguard the life of both your engine & turbocharger.
Will DPF Removal Cause Me To Fail An MOT?
From February 2014, the law is changing to include the visual inspection of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) during your MOT inspection. Although our DPF Removals are very discreet and our smoke-correction ensures the vehicle won’t smoke come MOT time, we are offering our DPF Removal sessions as an “Off-Road Use Only” service.
A new DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) will range from £800.00 – £1500.00 (+Labour & VAT). We can remove the entire DPF for a fraction of this cost and you’ll never have to worry about it ever again.
For more information, please call us on 0203 815 9441.
Hi I got Seat leon cr TDI ft+ mk2 2.0 I wanted to find out would would be the cost to remove DPF and replace as i do have all ready the straight pipe ready just needed to get installed if you could get back to me really appreciated
Hi I got Seat leon cr TDI ft+ mk2 2.0 I wanted to find out would would be the cost to remove DPF and replace as i do have all ready the straight pipe ready just needed to get installed if you could get back to me really appreciated
Hi how much does it cost for the removal of a dpf from a 57 plate fr please.
Thanks
How much would a dpf Removal on a 2008 2.0 170 seat leon be
hi 57 plate seat leon fr dpf removal cost and info please
FR pD170 2.0tdi, please email cost and any implications of getting the DPF removed, Thank you
FR pD170 2.0tdi, please email cost and any implications of getting the DPF removed, Thank you
Hi my 20ó8 leon fr diesel. Has gone in to limp mode. 11 dash lights on. Changed speed sensors. And loads more no change, could it be dpf
How much to have dpf removed and mapped out please , I’m in devo.
Mine was exactly the same, i also had sensors Etc changed. It was the intake manifold and swirl flaps causing the problem, i had them all replaced along with a retune and my 07 Fr 170 pulls like a dream and ive had no problems since
Hi can you please send me details of the dpf removal on my fr TDI 184
60 plate leon fr removal costs please
60 plate leon fr removal costs please
57 leon dpf removal costs and implications please
Hi,
I would like to know how much it would cost for a dpf removal on my seat leon fr (07) plate and does it come with a stage 1 remap?
thank you
Hi there
I have an 07 leon fr Tdi. The dreaded dpf loght has come as has the glow light flashing. Car ia in limp mode. E gine management lughtnia alao illuminated althouugh the was no Niticeqble change to power etc before dpf light came up.
Cost of dpf removal and remap.
If need be i Can have the dpf removed and gutted.
Can you let me know costs. I’m in leicester LE4.
Look forward to hearing from you.
Many thanks.
Abs
Hello, i have just Purchased an 08 170 fr woth a delete and remap. The car drives well but it throws a lot of black smoke out at full 80%+ throttle .. is this normal thank you?
Hi, i have a 57 plate Seat Leon FR 168bhp. I have no warning lights on the dash, but have a slight misfire & feels like a slight lack of power. The car also has a smell of fumes when on idle….. Do you think this is down to the DPF system as i am looking to get it removed? thanks alot.
Thanks,
Kurt.
Hi I’m looking at buying an Altea 2.0 tdi FR and was wondering do you remove the dpf all together or just map out? Could you get back to me? Interested in mapping out the egr as well but would it then need to be removed as well?
Cheers
Rob
Hi could you tell me how much it is for dpf removal . Iv got seat Leon fr 57 plate manu thanks Simon.
hi i have a 2007 seat leon fr and have just replaced the turbo as it broke, i now have the DPF light on i have taken the car for a run but the lights not going off what do i need to do now ?? and how much for removel of dpf my post code is MK7 ***
regards Gary
Hi i have a 08 fR . With your dpf removal what does that intial , do you remove the whole of the inside of the dpf (the guts of it) or drill holes through it ? My leon puts out a lot of black smoke through all gears does anyone else have this problem
Cheers
Hi there, you guys seem to be the people to talk too 🙂
I have recently purchased a 2008 Leon Fr 170 bhp and its on 71k miles now. Ive been told it has no DPF and im sure it has a remap on it also… when i start the car from cold mainly but sometime warm, i get a puff of grey smoke from the exhaust… then nothing. ( its not steam as it is relatively thicker) but… would this be a normal sign from having the DPF removed or remap, or both? Thanks in advance, ive just never had a car with either a remap or DPF delete.
Mark
Could you send me details of how I can have mine removed as having the same issue. I am near Glasgow. Have it booked into a seat garage for Thursday I fear now it is going to cost far more than I can afford
Hi, i have a seat leon 170 ff Tdi 10 plate, could i please have a price for removal? Also how does removal effect mot?
Regards
John
Hi what are the costs for the dpf removall and remapping I’m from bradford west yorks ? Isit lifetime warranty 09 fr tdi 170 thanks
Hi, I’ve recently bought a 2012 2.0 tdi FR 170 seat Leon and was interested in getting the dpf removed and remapped before i get any problems., what are the benefits that come with it being removed??? Also does this effect any upcoming MOT issues which would result from the dpf neing removed??? could you send me the details i live in south wales.
James
Hi, I’ve recently bought a 2012 2.0 tdi FR 170 seat Leon and was interested in getting the dpf removed and remapped before i get any problems., what are the benefits that come with it being removed??? Also does this effect any upcoming MOT issues which would result from the dpf neing removed??? could you send me the details i live in south wales.
James
I’ve just bought a seat fr 170 which has been remapped, l
I had just got home from work and the dpf light came on . I checked online to see what it was and came to your site and was wondering what effect does removal of the dpf have on m o t and emissions and how much would it cost to do ,l
I live in a small town in wales (knighton ,powys)and would like to know
Yours sincerely
Christopher bowen
I’ve just bought a seat fr 170 which has been remapped, l
I had just got home from work and the dpf light came on . I checked online to see what it was and came to your site and was wondering what effect does removal of the dpf have on m o t and emissions and how much would it cost to do ,l
I live in a small town in wales (knighton ,powys)and would like to know
Yours sincerely
Christopher bowen
Hi Jason,
I’m about to purchase a 2010 seat leon fr 2.0tdi 170 and was wondering, would dpf removal affect the mot and also what are the costs for removal?
Thanks
Richard
Hi Jason,
I’m about to purchase a 2010 seat leon fr 2.0tdi 170 and was wondering, would dpf removal affect the mot and also what are the costs for removal?
Thanks
Richard
Hi Jason
I’m experiencing the same situation I’ve had my Seat Leon FR 12 Plate for 6 months and the Glow Plug light occasional flashes then goes into lymph mode and I lose power. I switch the engine off/on and regain power and the GP light clears I’ve sent my car into my local garage he informed me the DPF filter just needs clearing – he cleaned as mush as he could and said take it on a long journey and put your foot down not sure what to do think it’s best I remove it or sell the car.
Please advise ?
Kind regards
Kizzy
Good evening,
I am writing to you after I have just bought a Seat Leon FR 56 plate today.
I have to say it took time and effort to make the money to finally get one.
Having spent up on the way home a light came on – I now understand it is the DPF light, shortly afer the glow plugs flashing and the engine light which made it go into limp mode.
From very happy to totally distraught! Can you help??
I live in Leicester and am now looking at the removal of this offensive item.
Please help!
Thank you
Steve
Can you also send me pricing of the DPF removal in Cannock please
Leon FR 57
Many Thanks
Stewart
Hi i have a 2.0 seat leon fr was woundering the cost of the removal of the dpf filter and is there somehwere close to where i live which is cumbria. Thanks stephen
I have this issue with my Seat Leon FR 08. Where is the closest place to Cannock where I can get it removed and how much would this cost? Also, can the DPF removal cause any other issues with the car or have any negative side effects?
I have this issue with my Seat Leon FR 08. Where is the closest place to Cannock where I can get it removed and how much would this cost? Also, can the DPF removal cause any other issues with the car or have any negative side effects?
Hi,
I would like to ask about prices for DPF removal and DPF cleaning for my 2007 Seat Leon 2.0TDI FR (170Bhp) so I can choose the best option for me. I’m living in Bracknell, what’s the closest local dealer.
Regards
Hi,
I would like to ask about prices for DPF removal and DPF cleaning for my 2007 Seat Leon 2.0TDI FR (170Bhp) so I can choose the best option for me. I’m living in Bracknell, what’s the closest local dealer.
Regards
Hi,
I have a Seat Leon 08 FR.
We are in Salisbury, Wiltshire how much is the cost of removal of he DPF.
Thanks
Hi SInspeed, I have a dpf problem on my seat leon ecomotive 1.9 09 plate, do you remove dpf on this model and why are they even fitted if it will still pass an mot after removal, surely there is a visual inspection by the mot guys. I live 9 miles outside Edinburgh, cheers felly!!
Hi Jason
Recently moved closer to my place of work – now doing typically less than 2miles each way. Inevitably the dpf will begin to cause issues. I live in mid wales (SY16) can you price me dpf removal and remap with details of your nearest tuner?
cheers
Hi i would like to now how much a dpf removel is i live in wales rhondda cyonn taff is there any near by thanks
Hi there,
Having problems with my DPF on my Seat Leon Fr 06 plate, can you send me across more details and a rough price guide? I live in whitby YO22 *** , whats the closest place to me?
Anywhere in scotland you cover with the dpf removal on the leon 170tdi fr,I’m in Fife.And how much would I expect to pay Thx in advance .
Anywhere in scotland you cover with the dpf removal on the leon 170tdi fr,I’m in Fife.And how much would I expect to pay Thx in advance .
Hi,
I’m having trouble with my dpf on my Seat Leon FR TDI ’08’ it’s coming on every 4/6 wks. It’s now back in limp home mode and I would like a price on removal please?
I understand you have a place in Gloucester I could have it done.
Thanks in advance
Craig
I have a seat leon fr which keeps going into limp mode. It has full service history etc & has just been serviced & had new glow plugs filters etc. today my car has gone in to limp mode which it was doing before i had it serviced. The curly yellow light is now flashing on the dash & i have no power.
Any ideas?
I would like to remove the DPF from my 07 seat leon how much will it cost and i live in swindon .
Many thanks
Regards Simon
I would like to remove the DPF from my 07 seat leon how much will it cost and i live in swindon .
Many thanks
Regards Simon
Hi there,
Having problems with my DPF on my Seat Leon Fr 58 plate, can you send me across more details and a rough price guide? Also I live in Wiltshire, whats the closest place to me?
Hi there,
Having problems with my DPF on my Seat Leon Fr 58 plate, can you send me across more details and a rough price guide? Also I live in Wiltshire, whats the closest place to me?
Hi I live in rotherham and am interested in the DPF removal, I jus want some information on how much it costs and where abouts your based.
Kind regards.
My seat leon fr tdi 63 had a problem after six weeks would not start fuel regulater failed not a happy bunny?
Got replaced under warranty you don’t expect a 20,000car to go down.
My seat leon fr tdi 63 had a problem after six weeks would not start fuel regulater failed not a happy bunny?
Got replaced under warranty you don’t expect a 20,000car to go down.
I was wondering where I can get mine removed and how much it would cost. I’m from wolverhampton ?
I was wondering where I can get mine removed and how much it would cost. I’m from wolverhampton ?
Hi. Possibly my DPF needs replacing with the cheaper option been removal? How much would this cost? And would the affect the MOT? Many thanks
Hi I live in rotherham and have a seat Leon fr 2.0 TdI 2007. What would be the closest place to go and cost to remove the DPF. Look forward to you reply, dean
Hi I live in rotherham and have a seat Leon fr 2.0 TdI 2007. What would be the closest place to go and cost to remove the DPF. Look forward to you reply, dean
Hi I’ve got a FR tdi what has already been remapped the car is in limp mode I’m just wondering if the remapp could have been the cause of the fault and if you was to remove my dpf would it effect the remapp thanks
Hi, I live in Devon, is there somewhere local to me where I could get the dpf removed and car remapped please. I have a seat Leon FR 57 reg
Many thanks
Jenni
Hi, I live in Devon, is there somewhere local to me where I could get the dpf removed and car remapped please. I have a seat Leon FR 57 reg
Many thanks
Jenni
Hi, I had to check my Leon TDi FR in to the garage this week after the DPF light came on and flicked into limp mode shortly after, £200 down the drain! I toyed with the idea of having it remapped a few months ago but heard this caused even more problems with the DPF, I’m now considering getting rid of the car altogether. Does your DPF removal and remap service come with a warranty? how much is it set to cost? and where would I be able to get it done and how long would it take if it were an option i’d like to explore? I’m from Macclesfield.
Hi, I had to check my Leon TDi FR in to the garage this week after the DPF light came on and flicked into limp mode shortly after, £200 down the drain! I toyed with the idea of having it remapped a few months ago but heard this caused even more problems with the DPF, I’m now considering getting rid of the car altogether. Does your DPF removal and remap service come with a warranty? how much is it set to cost? and where would I be able to get it done and how long would it take if it were an option i’d like to explore? I’m from Macclesfield.
Hi id like prices for my dpf to be removed please.
Hi id like prices for my dpf to be removed please.