S40 DPF problems

[cjbnufc]

Hello guys,

I am a new user to this site. I registered as I was having problems with my 2005(55) s40 2.0d S. It kept going into limp home mode due to fault codes on my dpf, I think it was 2052, 2053(DPF pressure sensor error+DPF error circuit). After reading several posts about the whole DPF issue I concluded that it would cost £300 for a new filter, £105 for new sensor, £85 for new pipe kit all plus labour. Then I stumbled accross a thread that mentioned all of the above may not cure my problem! I then came accross a thread that mentioned DPF romoval. After several weeks research I found a company in Newcastle(TDperformance) who would remove the DPF software for £300 and for an extra £49 would throw in a performance upgrade on the ecu. I eventually took the plunge and removed my ecu and took it to them and I aint looked back since! All I had to do was remove my DPF filter and drill out the filter element. Not once since have I had a problem, and the performance and mpg have massively increased(not both together though!). I would strongly reccomend anyone having similar problems to do the same. Also I would highly reccomend the guys at TD performance for their service. They reckon its increased by roughly 30BHP. I actually wasn't interested in a power increase, just to get rid of the problems, but now I have it it's awesome! Any questions please ask!

Cheers,

Colin.

[AyrshireXC90]

I would be concerned that this modification would invalidate your insurance, and will lead to an MOT fail.

[shark90]

DPF removal is no problem when it comes to MOT time (the car will still pass a smoke test unless the remap causes smoke) and of course all modifications should be stated to an insurer, no matter how small

[AyrshireXC90]

I thought the requirement was for all original emissions equipment to be intact and working to pass the MOT test (seems to be what "Honest John" advises, too).