De FAP or not to De FAP

tallpaul · 02-09-2011, 07:19 PM

Ever since owning my 2004 206 GTI HDI (1.6 110bhp 62,000 miles) i've had the UNBLOCK DIESEL FILTER warning everytime i've started the car. I've had the fault codes read and a fuel cap sensor fault was showing. I fitted a new fuel cap sensor which made the fault code go but still the warning appears (read with Planet) everytime I start it. No fault codes are shown at all.

The fluid level looks low but not run out (Planet showing Minimum Level: Not reached) but I was going to top it up this weekend and then reset the sensors in the hope that the warning would go away. The car runs fine and regens every 300 miles or so. I am not however 100% confident the top up will cure the problem and dont want to throw money at it in the hope to fix it without anything definate.

I've read 100's of threads and posts all over the internet and faced with a few options:

1. Refil Eolys, reset and hope its fixed.
2. Remove FAP, remap and problem solved
3. Drill through FAP, turn off FAP in Planet and top up fluid tank with diesel.

Having spent circa £400 already on the car (not related to the FAP) I am after a cost effective solution. I need a reliable fix that will sort it out. I have a Galletto from a previous car so tempted to do option 2, but aoption 3 seems to have worked in the few cases i'veread.

Any thoughts would be appreciated!

Paul

**bettyswollocks** · 02-09-2011, 07:49 PM

Another cost effective i have heard is ,Drill filter and refill eloys tank with diesel then reset everything , just another idea.

tallpaul · 02-09-2011, 07:54 PM

Aaargh! I need solutions not more options

**john_h** · 02-09-2011, 08:33 PM

if i were you, i would invest in option 2, to save money in the future.

tallpaul · 02-09-2011, 08:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by cck2k9

if i were you, i would invest in option 2, to save money in the future.

Thats what i'm thinking. I've priced up £450 for a rolling road, DPF removal, New pipe, Remap and 2nd rolling road by MAS Performance in Keighley near me.

Any other thoughts peeps...

**bettyswollocks** · 02-09-2011, 09:27 PM

Cost me remap and dpf off around £300 , Scotscruz way might work out cheaper , hes a thread here about it .

02-09-2011, 07:19 PM	#1
tallpaul Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 26	De FAP or not to De FAP Ever since owning my 2004 206 GTI HDI (1.6 110bhp 62,000 miles) i've had the UNBLOCK DIESEL FILTER warning everytime i've started the car. I've had the fault codes read and a fuel cap sensor fault was showing. I fitted a new fuel cap sensor which made the fault code go but still the warning appears (read with Planet) everytime I start it. No fault codes are shown at all. The fluid level looks low but not run out (Planet showing Minimum Level: Not reached) but I was going to top it up this weekend and then reset the sensors in the hope that the warning would go away. The car runs fine and regens every 300 miles or so. I am not however 100% confident the top up will cure the problem and dont want to throw money at it in the hope to fix it without anything definate. I've read 100's of threads and posts all over the internet and faced with a few options: 1. Refil Eolys, reset and hope its fixed. 2. Remove FAP, remap and problem solved 3. Drill through FAP, turn off FAP in Planet and top up fluid tank with diesel. Having spent circa £400 already on the car (not related to the FAP) I am after a cost effective solution. I need a reliable fix that will sort it out. I have a Galletto from a previous car so tempted to do option 2, but aoption 3 seems to have worked in the few cases i'veread. Any thoughts would be appreciated! Paul Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-09-2011, 07:49 PM	#2
bettyswollocks Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,757	Another cost effective i have heard is ,Drill filter and refill eloys tank with diesel then reset everything , just another idea. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Peugeot Pin Codes Click here Citroen Pin Codes Click here Email Me Here

02-09-2011, 07:54 PM	#3
tallpaul Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Posts: 26	Aaargh! I need solutions not more options Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter

02-09-2011, 08:33 PM	#4
john_h Super Moderator Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Gateshead Posts: 3,796	if i were you, i would invest in option 2, to save money in the future. Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ *John H* *!!!READ THIS FULLY BEFORE POSTING NEW THREADS/POSTS!!!* *Peugot Planet Map* *Used to Own:* Peugeot 307 1.6 Rapier, 4 cyl, 16V, Go-Go Juice, 5 door, 2001, blue *What Happened to My 307* *Now currently Owns:* Ford Focus 1.8 TDCI, Climate Pack, 5 door, 2006, silver

02-09-2011, 09:27 PM	#6
bettyswollocks Super Moderator Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Northern Ireland Posts: 7,757	Cost me remap and dpf off around £300 , Scotscruz way might work out cheaper , hes a thread here about it . Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter __________________ Peugeot Pin Codes Click here Citroen Pin Codes Click here Email Me Here

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