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Get someone round with planet to read it.
Maybe resetting the parameters and see if the fault persists.

 

New dpf is only 120 quid so no worse that a replacement cat you can always get it removed

 

You get additive deposited in the dpf that isn't burnt off as soot. The ecu bases it's figure on how much additive it has injected and how much additive it thinks is left in the tank. If you took the dpf off and cleaned it then told the ecu a new dpf had been fitted once you put it back the counter for the additive present in the dpf is reset. Planet/Diagbox is needed to do this.

 

Thanks for the responses, they were very useful.

My problem is that I'm being quoted £500 for a new dpf, fuel cap sensor and differential pressure sensor, I can't find anywhere willing to take it off and clean it or fit a reconditioned one, although I can find loads of places willing to take it out!

Does anyone know anywhere in the Poole/Dorset area who would quote lower or could help with Peugeot plant without insisting on replacing everything?

 

How do you know the differential pressure sensor and fuel cap sensor need replacing or have I missed something?
Is there additive in the tank?
The fuel cap sensor is about £40 from the dealers, dpf £120 - £200 as mentioned for a new one. Not sure about the pressure sensor price. As we've said, a session on Planet would allow testing of all these parts and live data. I think a lot of people on here would try and sort this themselves by removing the dpf and cleaning it, checking the additive quantity and topping up if necessary, checking the magnets in the fuel filler cap and using Planet for the other checks. If you want to save money and be fairly confident this problem is sorted then I suggest following this route.

Follow the links posted by Gibbo and you will find a member with Planet not the far from you (Ginger Magic) who might be willing to help.

 

ECCLES is talking sense ,but, your choice though if you just wona throw parts at it!

 

Thanks, a local independent Peugeot specialist checked it out and came up with the faults:
P1445 Additive etc
Fuel filler switch not responding
Differential pressure switch incorrect reading before engine starts

So he is suggesting replacing the DPF, and both switches at £500. Then there is the service and cam belt this year and three locking wheel nuts which nobody can get off except for one company quoting £100 per wheel. Then the local Peugeot specialist said he was concerned that the turbo was on it's last legs.

So I'm nervous about starting down a path spending which could cost far more than the car is worth.

I used to have a 406 hdi which never had any problems, part exed that for the 307 in 2011 and since then it has cost £4-800 per year in unexpected bills and failures!

 

Thanks, a local independent Peugeot specialist checked it out and came up with the faults:
P1445 Additive etc
Fuel filler switch not responding
Differential pressure switch incorrect reading before engine starts

So he is suggesting replacing the DPF, and both switches at £500.

He would, in the words of Arthur Daley, that would be a nice little earner with profit on an expensive part and labour costs.

Sounds like the fuel cap sensors aren't working and it hasn't been injecting ELOYS into the fuel and the filter has blocked. If the filter is blocked or damaged then the differential pressure sensor will report a fault.

1) Get the cap sensors from the dealer and fit yourself. These are mentioned on here a lot so you should be able to find the price by searching.

2) Find a local mechanic who will take off the DPF and pressure wash it.

Or if its totally blocked, get a replacement for under £150 from CATS2U. Again, get a local mechanic to fit.

 

Before replacing cap sensor check that both the magnets are present on filler cap.
A quick test of the sensor is to do a continuity test.

May I suggest that you update your profile so it shows your location and put car details in signature.

 

Fuel cap presence sensor part no.P00001503T2 is approximately £37 from main dealer
I DIY cleaned my DPF as that was thought to be blocked,god dam awful job to remove it but i didnt have £200 in spare money for a garage's labour costs