DPF Removals on the 2.0TDi PD Engines are one of the most common to carry a DPF Removal service on and the same engine is found across many VAG group cars (Audi, Seat, Skoda & Volkswagen / VW). We’ve been doing DPF Removals on these vehicles for many years now but many companies and individuals have had nothing but problems with these engines, so much so that some have even stopped offering the services for such vehicles. – Others continue to offer the services but most do warn you that problems may arise.
To learn more about the DPF system, please see our What is a DPF article.
Common Symptoms Of A Failed DPF
- Loss Of Power / No Throttle Response
- Glow Plug / Engine Management Light Illuminated On Dash
- Poor Fuel Consumption
- Hard To Start & Slow Pick-Up In Speed
- Limp Mode (Won’t Rev Over 3000RPM)
- Fault Code: P242F, P0471, 18434 & 08194 etc..
- Engine Starts & Eventually Cuts Out
- Engine Fails To Start
Why Are The 2.0TDi 170Bhp DPF Removal Service So Problematic?
The vehicle comes installed with a Siemens PPD ECU and the majority of companies across the country are using what is known as “Automated Software” which we speak about in our Automated Software article, this clearly explains the problems that can arise from using such software.
The Siemens PPD ECU is very complex and has 100’s of hidden interlinked data strings relating to the DPF system and the problem is, the software that most companies even today are using just doesn’t find all the hidden and interlinked data strings but it does find the generic DPF file structures and simply deletes them and that’s it, nothing more.
So where’s the problem in that? – It will never completely disable the DPF system.. at most it will mask the errors but it will never cancel out the DPF Regeneration and if it continues to regenerate then you will damage the pump injectors, turbo charger and in most extreme cases a complete engine failure can occur.
How Will Sinspeed Remove my DPF?
We download your PPD ECU Data files and manually scan through them to locate and delete the generic DPF file structures and continue to scan through and locate every single hidden and interlinked data string relating to the DPF system. Some interlinked data strings are combined and programmed with other sensors such as the Lambda, Temperate, Air Mass & Exhaust Gas Pressure Sensors. We modify these strings to remove the DPF settings and recalibrate the sensors to ensure they will continue to perform optimally even after the DPF has been removed. This is the ONLY sure way to guarantee a successful DPF removal with no problems for the future.
What Can I Expect After My DPF Is Removed?
- Increase In Power
- Increase In Performance
- Better Fuel Economy
- Smoothed Out Flat Spots In Rev Range
- No More Limp Mode
- No More Fault Codes
- No More Warning Lights
- No More Regeneration
- GUARANTEED MOT PASS!
What Do You Mean Guaranteed MOT Pass?
From February 2014, the law is changing to include the visual inspection of the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) during your MOT inspection. Although our DPF Removals are very discreet and our smoke-correction ensures the vehicle won’t smoke come MOT time, we are offering our DPF Removal sessions as an “Off-Road Use Only” service.
We also carry out a Free Smoke-Correction Service with every DPF Removal to ensure your vehicle will continue to run as it should.
To learn more about this service, check out our article on our smoke-correction service.
After having the DPF removed from your Vehicle, it will not bring up any error messages and the car will not go into LIMP mode. Also, you will never experience any Regeneration messages where the ECU normally attempts to clean the DPF – this is because the DPF is no longer existing.
Finally, you will experience an overall increase in performance, smoothing out any flat spots and safeguard the life of both your engine & turbocharger.
A new DPF (Diesel Particulate Filter) will range from £700.00 – £1500.00 (+Labour & VAT). We can remove the entire DPF for a fraction of this cost and you’ll never have to worry about it ever again.
For more information, please call us on 0203 815 9441.

Ajaz is a seasoned automotive electronics engineer with deep expertise in remanufacturing vehicle electronics. He has developed skills in all areas of the automotive field, from rebuilding hydraulic steering components, and mechanical gearboxes and reworking intricate vehicle electronics. Ajaz also acquired Bodyteq, a London-based vehicle bodyshop where he has developed extensive knowledge in automotive refinishing.
Alongside his automotive career, Ajaz has built a career in the IT industry, gaining accredited certification as an AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Cloud Architect, and Search Engine Optimisation (SEO) specialist.
Hi,
How much would it cost to fully remove DPF ,including smoke correction etc. ?
Audi A6 2010 or 2012(new shape) 2.0 manual 170BHP
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Hi Viktor
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We’ve sent across an email to you just now with pricing and information for the Audi A6 2.0TDi 170Bhp DPF Removal.
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pricing for passat b6 2.0l tdi 170bhp
dpf removal service.
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VW TOURAN 170 DPF DELETE PRICES
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What is the price for rimoval at an vw passat 170bhp SEL 57 plate. Thanks
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Hello Vura,
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Price for full DPF removal and smoke correction?
57 Golf 2.0TDI GT Sport (170)
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Aaron
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need a price for DPF REMOVED from an audi a6 tdi 170 bhp s line lemans 2009 prices plz ?
Hello Jay,
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Quote for dpf removal passat 07 170 tdi thanks
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I’m looking for a quote to remove a dpf from an A3 2.0 tdi 170. Do you cover the glasgow area and how much would it cost?
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Hello there. I have a 2007 Vw passat 170bhp .Could you email me a quote to remove the dpf filter and smoke adjustment. And where are you based.
Hello Liam,
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Hello,
I have a 2007 Skoda VRS diesel with 55000 on the clock. It has starting issues if left for around 2 weeks but most days takes 3 turns to start. It has had problems revving over 3000 rpm and currently lacks power. Can you assist and also give me a ball park costing? I am based in Bradford West Yorkshire.
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Ian
Hi Ian
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