Is there a DPF fault on the Mazda 6?
The Mazda DPF fault that wasn’t. The Mazda DPF fault that wasn’t. Regular readers may recall my painful experience earlier this year with a DPF failure on our Mazda 6.
When did Mazda 6 TS2 2.0D come out?
I have a new shape Mazda 6 TS2 2.0d, which I bought new in late March 2008. It has done about 10,000 miles in that time, and in mid December the DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) light came on. I read the handbook which said it needed a long high speed run to clear the filter.
What’s the DPF light flashing on a Mazda?
But. I was directed to this video. Seems ridiculous to assume that this short procedure could make any difference.After all, as the manual says, the DPF light flashing indicates that the DPF requires regeneration by driving for 10-15 minutes at a specified high level of revs to burn off the accumulated particulate.
Is the Mazda 6 2.0D a new engine?
It was above the full marker, but nowhere near the X mark that everyone keeps talking about in the forum for old model. Yours has the same engine (albeit detuned to make it less powerful but lower emitting)… the true new engine is out soon and is the 2.2 litre with a totally new/improved DPF system.
What does DPF light mean on Mazda 6 estate?
Moved to Technical. A good long run should have resolved the problem: if the light isn’t still flashing you should be OK. Just do a run of at least 20 miles once a fortnight. Flashing DPF light used to mean take to garage, often caused by high oil level. Steady DPF light meant blocking filter.
Why does Mazda say the DPF fault is not a fault?
This is supposedly the engine management kicking in to protect the engine from the effects of the DPF fault, given that the DPF is clogged at this point and needs regenerating. But.
When does the DPF warning light come on?
What Mazda don’t tell you in their handbook is that their DPF warning light doubles up as a service reminder light – it’s programmed to come on every 13,000 miles or so if you haven’t visited a Mazda dealer. Cheap little trick and the reason I’ll never buy another Mazda.
Is the Mazda 6 Ts 143bhp a diesel?
Wanted to pass on my Mazda 6 TS 143BHP diesel history for you guys. When i test drove the car last October, 62000 miles on the clock, full mazda service history as it had been a company lease car, the DPF was on, and obviously when i asked the salesman about it, he fobbed it off and said he get it put out when i picked it up.
The Mazda DPF fault that wasn’t. The Mazda DPF fault that wasn’t. Regular readers may recall my painful experience earlier this year with a DPF failure on our Mazda 6.
How to fix a Mazda that stalls at stop?
Remove the air hose from the throttle body. Disconnect the throttle body connector. Remove the throttle body from the intake manifold, with the water hose connected. Clean the throttle body on the air hose side using a soft, clean shop cloth, sprayed with engine cleaner (Mazda recommends their P/N 000-77-A86).
But. I was directed to this video. Seems ridiculous to assume that this short procedure could make any difference.After all, as the manual says, the DPF light flashing indicates that the DPF requires regeneration by driving for 10-15 minutes at a specified high level of revs to burn off the accumulated particulate.
Why does the DPF light come back on after a reset?
HOWEVER……if this light comes back on after a reset, get it checked by a mechanic because a fault can occur where the lubrication oil is flooded with diesel (from the DPF regeneration system). This will INCREASE the oil level in the engine and can be fatal to the engine.