It might actually clear the faults with a ruddy good run down the motorway to get the engine fully up to temperature, Try this first and then try clearing the fault codes. Post back if it has no effect.

 

ok thanks guys. I assume there’s no/minimal chance of doing any damage to the car if it’s just dpf related?

 

Firstly the scanner that you are using is not really very good. The codes that are showing are generic code's that have multiple meanings.

Any dpf issues need to be resolved quickly because it doesn't take much to block it and then the real costs start to come into play.

As above clear all the fault codes and take it on a good drive then take another look at the live data readings to see if the levels have dropped. If they have not come down then you need to use a better diagnostic machine to pull up any fault codes.

 

Thanks John - will do this. Is it worth using any of the DPF cleaning additives? I seem to read some people say they work, others that they are just 'snake oil'!

 

That's another can of worms mate 🤣

Are you any good with a laptop because if you do a search community at the top for forscan you can get a much better diagnostic reading for very little money.

Take a look because all the links are there to get you set up with the software.

 

Haha - ok message received!

I will have a look into the Forscan option! Thanks for the advice!

 

Haha - ok message received!

I will have a look into the Forscan option! Thanks for the advice!

You need this for a Ford, Forscan and a windows laptop.

Amazon.co.uk

Download FORScan

 

For a MacBook you only get Forscan LITE which isn't the full version but you should be able to run virtual machine ok.

 

Hi All,

Just an update, I managed to get my old MacBook Pro working (which the full Forscan seems to work with) .

I wiped the fault codes, and then took it for a 30 minute drive down the motorway, 2.5-3k revs. Glad to say that the light stayed off and when reading codes again it's still off.

Thanks for the advice all, fingers cross that it stays off!

@smartguy69 - Is there a 'cheat sheet' for enabling features like Auto Lock when driving and any others worth enabling?!

Cheers

 

Hi All,

Just an update, I managed to get my old MacBook Pro working (which the full Forscan seems to work with) .

I wiped the fault codes, and then took it for a 30 minute drive down the motorway, 2.5-3k revs. Glad to say that the light stayed off and when reading codes again it's still off.

Thanks for the advice all, fingers cross that it stays off!

@smartguy69 - Is there a 'cheat sheet' for enabling features like Auto Lock when driving and any others worth enabling?!

Cheers

You don't need a cheat sheet as what you want is in engineering mode in central configuration. You need a Forscan licence to make any changes and I think you need to buy it now, £11.00.

You can make the changes in the BCM module but the only issue of going in there is it's very easy to change the wrong item. In central configuration which is BCMii, it gives you a list of options which you can just enable or disable. Don't think by enabling something like autofold mirrors it will enable your mirrors to autofold because the car needs the autofold mirrors first. Same as windscreen washer level. It doesn't work for cars which don't have headlight wash.

To access the central configuration it will need to load the secondary bootloader (SBL) and for that you need an internet connection. Everything on the car will flash, but don't panic, it's normal.

I was having a think about the previous codes you had. The car will perform random checks as far as I know for future DPF regeneration. If that criteria isn't met it may store a pending code, or you could have a dodgy sensor. If your OBD reader is a Bluetooth one you may be able to monitor the car using your phone with Forscan Lite or Torque app.

 

Thanks @smartguy69. Unfortunately when I started the engine this morning the same light came on again. (Haven’t had a chance to check it’s the same codes).

Sounds like it might be a trip to the garage is in store!