First fault snowballs into larger issue.

[Giantvanman]

Well, my Vito, bought September last year, developed its first fault the other day which Mobilo (a tech from S&B Commercials, Thurrock) identified as the upstream exhaust temperature sensor. a simple replacement and code clear, apparently.

Duly booked in for today and cutting a longer story short, I have the van back without repair/replacement parts because, in addition to that sensor, another sensor located on the DPF "is leaking soot" and also showing an error.

It will need a whole new exhaust section (does that sound right?) because of the latter but I have been given the okay to drive the van until the parts arrive (up to 10 days?) and it is repaired. Does that sound right (the okay to drive bit that is)? My concern is that the existing warning light may well 'hide' a new fault.

All advice gratefully received unless it is to sell the Vito and buy a VW.

 

[Dieselman]

It's under warranty, just drive it. The dealer has told you it's OK, why do you need to ask on here?

 

[Giantvanman]

Because I have no faith in the integrity of A. dealers B. MB UK whilst I have come to trust advice offered on here. Good enough?

 

[Giantvanman]

Anyone around who can advise?

 

[neilrr]

If you think they are sketchy get it in writing or in an email & then drive the wheels off it!