self-diagnosis (Sonstiges)

ironi , Samstag, 28. April 2018, 06:32 (vor 2189 Tagen) @ Du+Nica

I would recommend to bring along a diagnostic system to your trip… like this one (80-300 Euro):

http://www.icarsoft.com/web/icarsoftus/allproducts/digitalinspection/2012/201...

I heard that similar systems like this exist to start a cleaning-process manually. I did not have a DPF and a totally different car, so I did not have a recommendation on the specific tool, but I’m sure there is one for your model.

If you would have problems, your Euro V is not a common car and special your Fiat is not. A cheap solution to solve/diagnose problems and maybe start a regeneration process manually, can get you out of some troubles. If you haven’t this tools whit you, it can be a long way to the next helping hand. Like in Bolivia, they are good in fixing problems on the mechanical side, but for software problems I’m not sure.
But of course you should know what you are doing and what can happen if you play around on your car electronics. Just what I can tell is, that I was missing one of this tools on my trip!

I heard a lot of stories about DPF and problems. But also meet people with DPF and no problems at all. You have to decide for yourself if the “trouble” you could come in to, is worth for you. I (for myself) would not mind if it is a good offer and the rest is okay for you. To remove the DPF can be a solution if your car is near a Explorer-car-company or a good and experienced car-computer-specialist. Never heard that you could find them in SA. In Europa you will spend a few thousands Euro for your idea.