Split intake hose replaced but soot accumulation code still active

[GS13]

Hi all,

First time poster looking for help. I'm a long time honda man, but recently transition to the Mb side. I have a w212 e250 cdi. I recently got a intake leak fault code and car went into safety mode and found the culprit, a cracked intercooler intake hose. Which was replaced, however it now throws out a soot accumulation code! Car still in safety mode and have only done the drive back from garage to house (approx 20 mins). Is this normal? Or should it have been sorted instantly or does it take some time ( a few runs before it starts to clear or regen etc). Diagnosis just few days ago showed dpf filter at 67%.... Any help advice, open to anything people.

Thanks
G

 

[alexanderfoti]

You need to carry out an on road dpf regen procedure using a diagnostic tool to a) clear the soot down to 0 ish and to re evaluate the fill level.

 

[GS13]

Thanks for the prompt reply. I take it there is no manual way of doing this?

 

[W1ghty]

Thanks for the prompt reply. I take it there is no manual way of doing this?

Not without a diagnostic tool buddy . Something like icarsoft

 

[alexanderfoti]

Thanks for the prompt reply. I take it there is no manual way of doing this?

No, all forced regens will need to be done with a diagnostic machine.

 

[GS13]

Thanks people. I've ordered a topdon artidiag600s, but won't arrive till Friday! Would it be wise to keep driving the car? Or should I avoid at all cost? My main transport at the moment so in a bit of a jam..... Once again thanks all, for time and advice.

 

[GS13]

Managed to sort out the dpf issue. Diagnostic showed fill level of 238%.. however force regen could not begin due to level to high (had to be below 200). Ran dpf test cycle twice, car was held at 1500rpm for 15mins by the diagnostic machine that dropped the level to just below 200% and a regen cycle was started. Drive around for about a 50ins or so to bring the level down to 12%. All vitals look and perform great, thanks all for the advice and guidance, much appreciated.

Furthermore, is it worth me using a dpf additive to keep filter in check? Would anyone recommend it?

Thanks.

 

[W1ghty]

Managed to sort out the dpf issue. Diagnostic showed fill level of 238%.. however force regen could not begin due to level to high (had to be below 200). Ran dpf test cycle twice, car was held at 1500rpm for 15mins by the diagnostic machine that dropped the level to just below 200% and a regen cycle was started. Drive around for about a 50ins or so to bring the level down to 12%. All vitals look and perform great, thanks all for the advice and guidance, much appreciated.

Furthermore, is it worth me using a dpf additive to keep filter in check? Would anyone recommend it?

Thanks.

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