P2463 Excessive Soot Accumulation - What to do next

[NTR123]

Hi all,

Over the last few months, I've seen the DPF light on my 2009 1.6 Tdi Bluemotion Passat come on and off. Sometimes a few seconds.


Today I started the car and it was in idle for a minute or so. I took the key out, got back in the car (forgot my wallet).

I started the car again and noticed:


The Engine Management Light (glow plugs) was flashing
The Emissions Control Light was on/solid.
The DPF Sensor light was not on.


I tried to drive the car but it was clear it was in limp mode and not a good way to try and start a motorway journey. Incidentally, it was a week ago when I was on a 2-3 hour motorway drive.

I happened to have a cheapo OBD2 scanner and it read the error as P2463. I couldn't clear the error for some reason.

Now I don't know what to do.

Should I attempt to do a "Diesel Particle Filter Emergency Regeneration (http://wiki.ross-tech.com/wiki/index.php/Diesel_Particle_Filter_Emergency_Regeneration)" or is that too risky or even worth doing?

Thank you.

EDIT: Also, is there anyway to come out of limp mode without a VAG machine? I can't find anyone local who would do it for me at an affordable price.

[Crasher]

You need the ash mass and soot loading values checking in Measuring blocks, if the loading is over 40% the ECU will not allow even a service forced regeneration and the DPF will have to come of and be cleaned so that when it is put back on a service regeneration can be carried out to finish the job.