Can you force a DPF regeneration on a Mercedes Benz?
Here for some advise and clarifications please. Whilst under warranty the car went into Merc twice for the DPF getting blocked and needing technician to force a regen. Part of the problem I know if down to driving style. When we bought the car my wife (main driver) was doing a 40 min commute mix of A and B roads.
How much does a Mercedes Benz Sprinter cost?
The procedure is the same for other MB vehicles, including Sprinter. A Mercedes-Benz dealership diagnosed this vehicle, and the owner was quoted over $4000 for a new DPF. Passive DPF regeneration is when the vehicle starts the DPF regeneration automatically while driving to burn off soot build up on the DPF.
When do I need to regenerate the DPF filter?
If multiple attempts to start passive DPF regeneration fail, your mechanic may have to force DPF regeneration. One of the most common indications that you need to regenerate the DPF filter is check engine light comes on, the vehicle may get stuck in limp mode, and a fault code indicating soot content is too high get stored in the ECU.
How do you do regeneration on a Mercedes Benz?
Connect your scanner to the diagnostic port under the dashboard. Start the engine and let it idle in Park. Power up the scanner and select the Mercedes-Benz model. Select Control Units. Select Regeneration of Diesel Particulate Filter when driving.
Here for some advise and clarifications please. Whilst under warranty the car went into Merc twice for the DPF getting blocked and needing technician to force a regen. Part of the problem I know if down to driving style. When we bought the car my wife (main driver) was doing a 40 min commute mix of A and B roads.
Are there any problems with the Mercedes Sprinter?
These fault codes affect many 2010 and newer Mercedes models, including E S GL ML R G Bluetec versions. On Sprinter vans, throttle response is very poor, and there is hardly any acceleration no matter how hard you press the gas pedal.
Can a Mercedes Sprinter go out of limp mode?
Once the process has been completed, the codes above will change from Current to Stored status. This will allow you to clear the codes, which you couldn’t before DPF regeneration. Once you clear the codes, your Mercedes E R ML GL S Sprinter 320 350 2500 3500 should be out of limp mode and drive without any restrictions.
The procedure is the same for other MB vehicles, including Sprinter. A Mercedes-Benz dealership diagnosed this vehicle, and the owner was quoted over $4000 for a new DPF. Passive DPF regeneration is when the vehicle starts the DPF regeneration automatically while driving to burn off soot build up on the DPF.