My FL2 has possibly got a problem with the DPF. The reduce performance notification popped up, i had it diagnosed and it came back with dpf low level pressure fault. This is what happens when driving of from cold the car will do between 2 and 4 miles then goes into reduced performance. I stop the car i wait exactly 1 minute the restart and the car is fine no issues at all. then car then will drive perfect for as far as i want to drive it. has anyone else experienced this ?
The garage has suggested to have the DPF cut out cost about £350 im not keen on this, has anyone else had it done ?
I have found a garage fairly local who says they will check and investigate the system by filling it with smoke to check for leaks the fee is £90 assuming no leaks found a DPF clean can be done £250 plus vat. Has anyone experience of this ?
Alternative is a new DPF cost unkown probably loads, and if the car does have another fault thats un detected then im likely to get same problem again in a short time.

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The garage has suggested to have the DPF cut out cost about £350 im not keen on this, has anyone else had it done ?

Yes it would and thats why i am not keen, but apparently they cut the top off the box remove dpf then weld it back up, which cant be seen once refitted

Seems a bit of a bodge job.

I would be very wary of letting that garage anywhere near my car.

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richardandjo2010 wrote:

Yes it would and thats why i am not keen, but apparently they cut the top off the box remove dpf then weld it back up, which cant be seen once refitted

It could be just a split pressure sensor hose, or even a faulty pressure sensor.
What are the codes?

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richardandjo2010 wrote:

Yes it would and thats why i am not keen, but apparently they cut the top off the box remove dpf then weld it back up, which cant be seen once refitted

The amount of soot in DPF is calculated by comparing the pressure before and after DPF.
For this there are some small hoses that lead to a pressure differential sensor.
Those hoses, during time, tend to break under the action of temperature variations.
Check those.

Also check for Special Service Message 46057 and Service Action Q120.

https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11383/Q120_UK.pdf

Thanks Alex.

https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/userpics/11383/Q120_UK.pdf

This is a valuable piece of information.

As the DPF keeps coming up, and is often quoted as a major problem of owning 'DPF' cars, do you know if similar problems occurred outside the quoted VIN (number) range.

PS we really do need a system where all owners are informed of modifications/known errors, and manufacturers made liable for production/safety problems of vehicles for (say) 10 years after purchase.

By doing so, it should remove the necessity to bodge. FL2 XS SD4 Auto 2010 2012-2017 (21k - 91k miles) (MY2011)
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My car is not bodged and never will be bodged and is looked after and maintained at all times.
I was asking if any member has experience of the problem i have.
As what has been suggested maybe a split hose and hopefully an easier/cheaper fix.
I dont have the fault code as i didnt ask for it, i have booked the car in to a Freelander specialist hopefully they will be able to sort it out for me.
Just to update i took the car out on Friday and it was perfect the reduced performance message didnt come on at all.

Although the car gas been fine recently, i took it to a Freelander specialist they checked everything done a re gen and had a dpf clean and now is perfect. it runs really well so i am vey pleased
Just in case anyone is interested the company is in Methold near Thetford and are very knowledgeable they are called Freelander Specialist

Glad things are sorted.
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