How to force regeneration DPF Mazda6?

How to force regeneration DPF Mazda6?

Make sure the engine is completely warm, above 70C (if not up to FULL operating temp the procedure will not work).

1. Start the engine.
2. Connect the pin in the red circle (in the pic below) to earth (chassis).
3. Press the accelerator to the floor and release 2 times.
4. The engine RPMs will increase to around 1850 automatically.

Why is the DPF warning light flashing on my Mazda CX7?

I too own a CX7 and the DPF warning light is flashing. i’ve had it inspected by my local mazda dealer and we have been told the timing chain is stretched and out of tolerance. This needs to be replaced at a cost of £500 but are assured this will solve the problem.

What causes a Mazda CX7 2.2d DPF to die?

Press the accelerator to the floor and release 2 times. Remove the wire from the 2 pin plug and replace dust cap. when the oil pick up is blocked and kills your engine. This is a nice new one. This happens when the oil gets polluted from bad diesel when cleaning the DPF. It can also happen if you use the wrong engine oil.

How to reset DPF counters and DPF lights?

How to reset DPF Counters and DPF Light after DPF Regen process. Ignition to position ON. Make sure the engine is warmed up (important). Process will NOT work if the engine is not hot enough. Remove the dust cap from the plug see in above pics. Bridge the 2 terminals by inserting a wire into each terminal.

How to replace dust cap on Mazda CX7 2.2d?

Bridge the 2 terminals by inserting a wire into each terminal. This provides an earth for the ECU. Press the accelerator to the floor and release 2 times. Remove the wire from the 2 pin plug and replace dust cap. when the oil pick up is blocked and kills your engine. This is a nice new one.

What to do about DPF warning light on Mazda CX7?

Try disconnecting the battery for half an hour. That will clear the codes. Hopeful it won’t return. 6 people found this helpful. I too own a CX7 and the DPF warning light is flashing. i’ve had it inspected by my local mazda dealer and we have been told the timing chain is stretched and out of tolerance.

What should I do if my DPF warning light comes on?

It’s at this point the warning light will come on and your intervention is required. You should drive your vehicle for approximately 15 minutes keeping the engine revs between 2000 – 2500 rpm. This is probably best done on an A road. Keep the car in a lower than normal gear (use ‘S’ on an automatic) in order to keep the revs up.

Press the accelerator to the floor and release 2 times. Remove the wire from the 2 pin plug and replace dust cap. when the oil pick up is blocked and kills your engine. This is a nice new one. This happens when the oil gets polluted from bad diesel when cleaning the DPF. It can also happen if you use the wrong engine oil.

What does the DPF do on a diesel?

The Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) is part of your exhaust and controls the ‘soot’ that would otherwise be expelled from the system. You may have noticed that modern diesels no longer leave you in a cloud of smelly black smoke when they accelerate off.