Volkswagen (VW) Golf 1.6TDi CR BlueMotion DPF Removal Session
Volkswagen (VW) Golf 1.6TDi CR BlueMotion DPF Removal Session
The Volkswagen (VW) Golf 1.6TDi CR BlueMotion really is a great looking car and boasts an impressive 58.9mpg in fuel economy. The manual gearbox delivers smooth gear shifts and is quite torquey but still can only offer a sluggish 0-60mph in 10.7seconds. Overall it is a reasonably priced car and good value for money but as with all cars it does have it’s problems – unfortunately, some of the common problems such as the dreaded DPF faults can become very costly, especially if you continue driving with the problems as most drivers are unaware of the potential damage it can cause.
The Volkswagen (VW) Golf 1.6TDi CR BlueMotion comes in an option of the following two engines:
- Engine Code: CAYB 1.6TDi CR 90Bhp
- Engine Code: CAYC 1.6TDi CR 105Bhp
Both models suffer from the dreaded DPF Problems which shouldn’t be expected from such new vehicles but then there are a number of reasons why the DPF Filters get blocked and a majority of this is down to failed regenerations. There are many factors which can affect the performance of the DPF and the regeneration cycle but one of the most important factors is that the vehicle just isn’t suited to the majority of people who drive them and their driving styles.
My Volkswagen (VW) Golf 1.6TDi CR BlueMotion is not suited to my “Driving Style”?
If you own a Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDi CR and live in a busy built up city like London for example, then chances are your driving style will be a lot of stop-&-start which is a direct cause of premature DPF blockage. Whereas if you are living in a more rural area then you’re more likely to be driving on more longer journeys for longer periods of time which is what is required from a modern diesel engine fitted with a DPF. Longer motorway journeys more frequently help to maintain the life of the DPF by increasing the chances of successful regenerations more frequently.
This type of unnecessary motorway miles are counter-productive if you’re living in a built up area with a lot of stop-start traffic and purchased one of these vehicles in hope that it will be economical. When the vehicle is regenerating on the motorway, the fuel consumption will drop dramatically for the stretch of roughly 20 miles and will most definitely counter any savings in fuel economy.
Symptoms of a Blocked DPF Filter on my Volkswagen (VW) Golf 1.6TDi CR
If you’ve had too many failed regenerations of the DPF filter or the DPF filter has reached it’s service life then you will begin noticing symptoms of the filter being blocked, however in some cases the usual warning signs don’t flag up until the very last minute where you lose all power and the vehicle goes in to Limp Mode.
Below is a list of some of the common symptoms of a Blocked DPF Filter:
- DPF Warning Light On
- Engine Management Light On (EML / MIL)
- Glow Plug Light Flashing
- Limp Mode / Loss Of Power
- Fault Code: 18434 – Particle Filter Bank 1 Malfunction
- Fault Codes: P242F, P0471 & 08194 etc.
- Poor Fuel Consumption
You may have one or more of the above symptoms which would suggest a DPF failure and there are even more extreme cases where the vehicle may be hard to start or not starting at all due to the excess blockage and build up of exhaust back pressure.
Continued driving with a blocked DPF filter can cause further problems such as:
- Injector Faults
- Turbocharger Faults
- Oil Contamination
- Engine Faults
Some of the above faults can be very expensive and just replacing the DPF filter alone with a new part would easily cost you £1000+ so it’s best to tackle the problem head on right away before things start to spiral out of control. We’ve seen cars that have come into our workshops in such bad condition, we simply refuse to work on them because the cost of repair exceeds the value of the vehicle – it is not unheard of to be spending £2000+ on repairs when you’ve been driving weeks/months on a blocked DPF filter.
My Volkswagen (VW) Golf 1.6TDi CR Has A Blocked DPF – What Are My Options?
You can either replace the filter, have it cleaned or get the DPF completely removed and programmed out of the engine ECU. We do offer all three options to our customers but we advise all customers that if you want complete peace of mind then the ultimate and most affordable option is to have the DPF removed by us. See below the pro’s and con’s of all three options to weigh out the option best suited to your needs.
- DPF Replacement Filters – We can replace your Blocked DPF Filter with a brand new genuine part, direct from Volkswagen. This part will be warranted by it’s manufacturer and will be a genuine OEM filter. We only offer to replace the DPF with genuine parts because copy/pattern parts will be of a lower quality, come with a limited warranty and from our extensive experience will most definitely give you on-going problems. To replace the DPF Filter could cost you between £800 – £1500 (+Labour & VAT) and the warranty is usually for 1 or 2 years by the manufacturer.
- DPF Chemical Cleaning Session – There are many companies that offer to “clean” the DPF with additives or taking it off and jet-washing it but rarely are successful. We have signed up with one of the worlds leading aftermarket DPF chemical cleaning companies to offer a very intensive chemical cleaning session, guaranteed to clean the DPF filter and remove 100% of all particulate soot matter and take the ash accumulation back down to zero – providing it is the first time this process is being carried out and the filter is not physically damaged i.e. cracked/melted. This process takes around 2-3 hours and the costs are quite low, however this process does come with a limited 6 months warranty. If within those 6 months the DPF does block up and become a problem again, then we will offer to clean the DPF again at half price or offer the DPF Removal session with a 20% discount in good will.
- Sinspeed Complete DPF Removal Session – We offer a completely bespoke and custom 4-stage DPF Removal Service whereby we physically remove the filter from the exhaust system and de-activate the complete DPF system from the vehicles ECU. We also cancel out any regeneration processes and carry out a smoke-correction service which is bespoke to Sinspeed, making our DPF Removal service the most extensive and complete service nationwide. All SINSPEED DPF Removal Sessions come with a LIFETIME warranty. This is a permanent solution to your DPF problems and will not cost you £1000’s – in fact, we can offer you a complete 4-stage custom DPF removal session with our Smoke-Correction service with all the warranties, for a fraction of the price of a new filter!
After having the DPF Filter Removed professionally by Sinspeed you will notice an immediate increase in both power & performance as well as a sharper throttle response. The vehicle will not suffer from any future DPF problems, giving you complete peace of mind and you will gain in fuel economy as well. You will no longer be required to drive the vehicle on long motorway journeys to regenerate the filter because the regeneration cycle will have been completely cancelled out and the DPF completely de-activated – as if it was never there, meaning you can drive the vehicle how you want. Use it to go pick up the kids from school, or a local shop run without any fears of the DPF ever being a problem.
- Increased Power & Performance
- Increased Fuel Efficiency
- Sharper Throttle Response
- Increased Life Expectancy Of Turbocharger
- Increased Life Expectancy Of Engine
- Increased Life Expectancy Of Injectors
- No More Limp Mode / Loss Of Power
- No More Warning Lights On The Dashboard
- No More Annoying Regenerations!!
- Lifetime Warranty
Sinspeed is a nationwide company and having done over 7000+ DPF Removals since 2007, we are the first UK-Registered and by far the most experienced DPF Removal Specialists in the country. There are now many companies popping up all over the internet claiming to be professionals and highly experienced – but the truth is that 90% of these are trading illegally as they are not UK-Registered companies. This means that their bold claims on warranties will fall flat and if something does go wrong to your vehicle, you will not be able to hold them liable in any way.
A brand new genuine DPF Filter will cost you between £800 – £1500 (+Labour & VAT) and will come with a limited service life of 70,000 – 120,000 miles. We can remove the entire DPF system for a fraction of this cost and you’ll never have to worry about it ever again!
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.
If you have a Blocked DPF and are looking for a Volkswagen Golf 1.6TDi CR BlueMotion DPF Removal specialist, then contact us today for more information and a quotation, call us on 0203 815 9441 or alternatively, send us an email.
Ajaz is a seasoned automotive electronics engineer with deep expertise in remanufacturing vehicle electronics. He has developed skills in all areas of the automotive field, from rebuilding hydraulic steering components, and mechanical gearboxes and reworking intricate vehicle electronics. Ajaz also acquired Bodyteq, a London-based vehicle bodyshop where he has developed extensive knowledge in automotive refinishing.
Alongside his automotive career, Ajaz has built a career in the IT industry, gaining accredited certification as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Architect, and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) specialist.
I have vw Golf 1.6 tdi bluemotion 93000 mile How much cost to Remove DPF filter
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Jason
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I wood like a qute for removal of dpf and egr from my golf 1.6tdi 2010 plate
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Hello
How much it will cost to remove.re-programme dpf filter please ?
It is 2010 Golf Mk6
Postcode SW17*** or TW4***
Thanks
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I got golf 1.6 tdi bluemotion done 113400 miles nd it need dpf nd egr delet how much will cost
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Could i have a quote for a 2015 1.6 tdi golf dpf and egr removal
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Hi how much for a dpf removal vw Golf 2013 1.6tdi bluemotion
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Hi, could you let me know A price for a dpf removal please. Cheers 👍
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Sophie
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My vw golf 1.6tdi bluemotion mk6 2012 appears to haveDPF problem it will only rev up to 2500 revs.What is the procedure for having the filter removed etc. Do you come to me , i live in bridlington east yorkshire . What is the cost please? Please reply.thanks
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