Amber · Warning lights

DPF warning light

The particulate filter is loaded with soot and has not managed to regenerate. Twenty minutes on a fast road above 2,500 rpm is often enough to trigger regeneration and clear the light.

Can I drive?Yes, carefully
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Likely causes2

Likely causes

  1. Clogged particulate filter#1
    Garage price: DPF cleaning £200 – £455Garage price: Diesel particulate filter (DPF) £640 – £1,465
  2. Clogged EGR valve#2
    Garage price: EGR valve £275 – £740

Fault codes often linked

P2002 Diesel particulate filter efficiency below thresholdP2463 Diesel particulate filter soot accumulationP242F Diesel particulate filter restriction, ash accumulation

Indicative estimate. MecaScan cannot see your vehicle: always have a diagnosis confirmed by a professional, and never work on brakes, steering or airbags without the skills.