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Is there an easy way to tell if I have a Diesel Particle Filter ? I have a heatshield covering the turbo and downpipe is that big thing inside the shield a cat or a dpf ?
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Unfortunately I'm not sure where it resides. The only thing I have seen on mine is a little light that will go on, supposedly, if it becomes clogged. So far it hasn't so I have to trust PSA that it exists. MAybe pk7478 will come along with one of his great diagrams. He'll need to know your date and model to be of help.
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Thanks for the reply 3rensho, my berlingo is a 2007 1.6 hdi 92 forte I quess it is the sort of thing that should be obvious but I realy do not know.
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Thanks Northman that is a relief I can not really see the benefit only something else to go wrong
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27-01-2011, 09:26 AM
(This post was last modified: 27-01-2011, 09:28 AM by Andy.)
My step-son works for a Citroen Dealership
and I do seem to remember him advising me to keep away form the Mark 3's with the particulate filter solely for that reason. Apparently, they are required by law now on diesel engines to stop that puff of smoke out of the exhaust on acceleration. They should last around 4-5 years but when clogged, cannot be cleaned, only repalced - and due to the elements used are very expensive. The job currently costs around £800 !!! He does reckon they'll have the problem licked in a couple of years so the cost will hopefully be lower.
In the meantime, I'd consider disabling that light!
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