VCDS Forced Regen

[cru22z]

We had a similar issue early on - the PD engine in particular with DPF is not suited to short city trips, but no salesperson is going to steer people away form diesel on this basis (no petrol choice on my Scout). Letting people know very clearly what the DPF light means and how to respond is probably the next best reponse.

I know if I knew then I would have got the v6 no questions asked.
I feel that each time when I get home and the regen didn't finish and then drive again next day and the regen again didn't finish I expect the DPF light to come up the day after. This the annoying part. Only way around it is to waste 20-30 minutes of my time to have a blast on the highway just to clear the light. Sometimes it doesn't even get cleared and now I have to drive longer to try and clear it.

[Riker]

I'd reckon you should take Transporters advice & get a proper diagnosis. Going on the advice here from other TDi drivers your Passat seems to be more greatly affected with the DPF light issues than others.

I know if I knew then I would have got the v6 no questions asked.
I feel that each time when I get home and the regen didn't finish and then drive again next day and the regen again didn't finish I expect the DPF light to come up the day after. This the annoying part. Only way around it is to waste 20-30 minutes of my time to have a blast on the highway just to clear the light. Sometimes it doesn't even get cleared and now I have to drive longer to try and clear it.

[Amalgam]

I'd reckon you should take Transporters advice & get a proper diagnosis. Going on the advice here from other TDi drivers your Passat seems to be more greatly affected with the DPF light issues than others.

+1

My wife drives the TDi 4 Kms to work and 7 Kms on the school run. I do drive the car on weekends.

Get the TDi checked by another VW dealer as well as a non dealer specialist.

Love the car. No DPF issues. No issues at all.

Good luck.