Diesel Particle Filter (DPF): Testing and Inspection

Diesel Particulate Filter, Checking

• When checking the diesel particulate filter, the soot load limit is requested.

- Connect the diagnostic tester.

- Switch the ignition on.

- Touch the GUIDED FUNCTIONS button/field on the screen.

If the steps shown in the procedure are not shown on the display, refer to the => Operating Instructions for the Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (5051) or Vehicle Diagnosis, Testing and Information System (VAS 5052)

- Press the > button to confirm.

- Select the following one after the other:

• Brand

• Type

• Model year

• Engine Code

- Confirm the VIN.

Select vehicle system or function is shown.

- Select "Engine" vehicle system.

- Select "Read measured value block".

- Press the "> " button 2 times to confirm.

Follow instructions on the screen.

- Mark "measured values block 68, field 2" and read the soot load.

- Read the actual value using the "read button".

Follow the instructions on the screen.

- End the test.

- Turn off ignition and disconnect diagnostic connection.