Gday ALL from a fustrated 103TDI broken TIGUAN --- DPF (30,000km only :( )

[Snail Style]

DPF can still be regenerated at 45g... So why not have them regenerate it? I'd also splash out and get the dpf pressure sensor(g450) replaced at the same time for peace of mind, as already mentioned it is a common fault. DPF regeneration should only cost you about an hours worth of labour.

[R Line TIGUAN TDI or Pet]

Hey Forum

Big learning curve over the last 2 weeks

Small specialised European car mechanic told me it was the DPF stuffed. had to replace as VAG said over 45 grams of soot.
Well low behold I trusted my gut feeling and took to a VW outlet and it turned out to be a 450 sensor malfunction ($490 vs 5k) mmmmm that would of hurt.

Thanks to the forum as this helped me ask the right questions before I signed a blank cheque.

Final observation is I notice that the dealerships usually get a slating for taking us for a ride. Here is a good news story when they got it right. Perth dealership!

[brad]

I'm not sure why you paid full freight to get the sensor done. It isn't something that degrades with time and shouldn't have died at 30,000km.

At a minimum I would have expected VW to supply the part gratis.

Was your European car mechanic a VW specialist with VCDS / VW specific code readers?

[Ideo]

2010 model and Build
immaculate condition in and out
wife does a mixture of freeway driving and yes a lot of small trips!
Apparently sensor is fine its the 45g plus reading, plus limp mode plus plus plus
mmmmm still gob smacked on how this came to a head so quickly with the only warning sign being car fan on after a few drives.

Not trying to be a ****, and it's not good enough to fail so early, but why did you buy a diesel when you are doing those kinds of trips? The DPF means they (and all similar modern diesels) are completely unsuited to low km short trip drives.

[R Line TIGUAN TDI or Pet]

Not trying to be a ****, and it's not good enough to fail so early, but why did you buy a diesel when you are doing those kinds of trips? The DPF means they (and all similar modern diesels) are completely unsuited to low km short trip drives.

You are not being a ****
Heat of the moment after coming from a Jeep KJ 3.7litre lemon 16litres a 100 to cute well equipped bargain. First Diesel we owned Now we have 2. A beast 3litre Q5 which drive ( 25 to 30km) a year. I will drive wifes car from time to time to give it a good run.

[R Line TIGUAN TDI or Pet]

I'm not sure why you paid full freight to get the sensor done. It isn't something that degrades with time and shouldn't have died at 30,000km.

At a minimum I would have expected VW to supply the part gratis.

Was your European car mechanic a VW specialist with VCDS / VW specific code readers?

Yes the car mechanic was a VW professed specialist. Don't want to list name as he didn't bill me. Just happy its fixed now and VW were quick and efficient.