Holden Captiva: Diesel Particular Filter problems

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Holden Captiva: Diesel Particular Filter problems

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I leased my 2010 Holden Captiva LX five years ago. About six months after purchase the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) light started to come on. I then had to take it to the dealer for fixing.

The problem has not been fixed with the car has going into limp mode more times than I care to remember. The solution from the dealership has ranged from doing re-burns and resetting the computer to questioning our driving habits! I have contacted Holden in Melbourne seeking assistance but seem to be getting the royal run around; so no help from that quarter. I have found a really good mechanic who has been exceedingly helpful but even he is at a loss as to why the DPF is constantly coming on. My wife and I will now no longer deal with Holden period!

Are you aware of this DPF problem? If so what solutions/fixes do you recommend?

Answered by CarsGuide

10 March 2017

Graham Smith

You don't say what your typical driving day is, so I can only guess on that front, but driving short distances without regularly getting out on the highway for a reasonable drive at higher speeds is a DPF killer. If that's the sort of driving you do then that could be the underlying cause of the problem. You can't fix that. To resolve the problem take it back to Holden and ask them to tell you what they think is causing it and try and work out a plan of action. You would appear to have a good case to put to them to fix the car.

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Holden Captiva: Diesel Particular Filter problems

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