BMW E90 320d DPF Clean & Reset

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4 жыл бұрын

Decided to take out my DPF and flush it out and unblock it. I was getting the dreaded DPF warning light on my car for a while - I later learn that this DPF warning light is triggered once you've gone over 250000km. I go through the process of resetting the BMW cars computer so that it now behaves as if a new DPF was installed.

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@Starlord85 4 ай бұрын

I just want to thank you. I can't believe it actually worked. Just reset on my f30 . Got me so down and I watched this. Gave me a bit of hope . Done alot of digging and managed. Thanks to you sir.

@DrazenCika 4 жыл бұрын

Finding you and coming to your channel by googling for motorcycle dashboard, looking your other videos, and finding this! Priceless, as I have 318d E91, and sooner or later will have this problem. Subscribed forever :-)

@johndoo1265 3 жыл бұрын

"Go away SIRI" SIRI: "OK" 🤣

@MrScififan 2 жыл бұрын

Update since doing this now 2 years ago - car has been running fine ever since, no issues and has sailed through 2 MOTs

@Nathan-mo9tn 2 жыл бұрын

I’m having dpf issue on my 330d. You have a link for ISTA? Cheers

@rubii90 Жыл бұрын

Very helpful video, thanks alot :) The DPF reset reminded me of a funny problem I got on my previous E90. When the reverse ligth went out, and I didn't replace it, it started counting down from each time I started the car (I think) and eventually it cut the power to the reverse light. I didn't realise it was cut until I was going to install a backup camera. Took me a long time to find the cause, but one day a KZfaq video was recomended and it showed how to reset this using ISTA.

@Dan-ry7ql 6 ай бұрын

Do you still have the link

@hajji311 Ай бұрын

Thank you not many people people show how to reset the dpf

@richarddonnelly9739 Жыл бұрын

Glad i found this video, my 520d f10 n47 engine just been in for egr recall, garage noted "low life of dpf" car is on nearly 150k miles, so in another 5k miles i'm expecting warning lights to go off and have to do this, so thanks

@MrScififan Жыл бұрын

Glad you found it useful! I imagine the garage saw the 00452A code which is the ‘Info - particulate filter system’ warning - I had the same on my car until the 250K was exceeded. Then it came up with 004D4A which also throws up the DPF warning on the dash

@kirwanjohn101 3 жыл бұрын

Very well explained video, thank you

@lesliehaire7229 Жыл бұрын

Great video I have got the dpf warning light comes on 10 mins into a run( x5 e70diesel) and then goes out again , car was on 162,000 milesk when it started , think it is the same dpf end of life counter you mention.Need codes read to confirm but driving 100%

@peeweepeach1 4 жыл бұрын

Cracking vid mate , think I will do this also....who knew Ray mears had a 320d 🤔😂

@rdauto-moto 3 жыл бұрын

That one is a proper BMW software!

@daniel-is6zf Жыл бұрын

Go away Siri ... "Okay" that was priceless

@wojciechzgodowski 3 жыл бұрын

It's only ceramic filter. Like porcelain. Which is temperature treated. You can fill it up with Pepsi or Coca-Cola plug on one end and leave it standing for 48 hours you'll see it will be nice and clean. You can try strong vinegar, pool cleaner, many things will clean it.

@steves6577 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, great video on how to use the software for bmw owners. On the cleaning of the dpf, it's a bit more than 'dense material' in there. It's a matrix that will need cleaning with more than just water on a 150,000 mile vehicle, best way is to use hydrochloric acid 16% mixed with water 2:1, soak for a couple of hours and thoroughly rinse with fresh water. Water should run straight through the unit afterward (you will have no chance to blow it out, it will be gone before you pick the airline up!), then dry before putting back. This way is as good as you can get it to new. Pressure washing, pressure blasting, setting fire to the dpf, will all damage it! Looks like this unit is also a catalytic converter?

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the advice! Next time I do this I'll certainly be giving that a try! Agreed pressure washing directly seemed a bit too aggressive and too much risk for causing damage. When I spoke to a specialist company I called out to check out my car they were insisting that the ash accumulation could not be dissolved or removed chemically and had to be physically removed - I think their method was similar to what you've just suggested was to use a mixture of acid and water to dislodge built up ash which then makes it much easier to remove with water.

@madridband 2 жыл бұрын

Hello great video. Do you have another link for tha kit because the links you mentoned here arent available anymore. How is the car till now? Cheers

@daniel-is6zf Жыл бұрын

Glad to see the zip ties holding the shroud across that cow panel are standard as is mine =p

@peeteris9 6 ай бұрын

Hey, great info. I've got a question. I have an e84 2.0d and I've got to replace the flex pipe on the exhaust, which requires removing the dpf to weld it, so I'm thinking it might be worth giving the dpf a wash while I'm at it. I don't have any issues or codes, just a preventative measure. Do you think removing the dpf, unplugging the sensors etc and putting it back will throw any codes once I start the car? I don't have the obd software.

@am3818 7 ай бұрын

Thanks for the video. So you don’t recommend replacing it with a new one? I’ve called several auto shops and some say to replace it altogether because it will fail eventually. Like you said it’s a lot less expensive to clean than replace. Thanks.

@Nathan_Shipp 7 ай бұрын

Hi there great video- which software and OBD did you use? I'm not sure if this reset is possible on any OBD, i am struggling aha! Cheers.

@farkasrobert1852 3 жыл бұрын

Hy there i have 320 d 2005 m47 and my car dont have power after 3000 rotation acceleration. And do nothing..thanks...its about dpf?

@tlabort 5 ай бұрын

I had the same problem on my e90 and cut the exhaust and removed the dpf internals but later just replaced it with a new dpf Then on my 318d f30 i got a large drill and punched seveal holes in the dpf honey cone and some times the engine management light comes on but goes out when i put shell fuel in I have been for an mot and it passed

@MrMzhashmi84 Жыл бұрын

Hi, for me it’s not initiating the reset and asking to delete the fault codes first, how did you deleted the fault codes first?

@elusive7078 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the unfo regarding the software 👍

@lightspeedforlife 4 жыл бұрын

That's great! So regarding the ash cleaning and that, I've always kept things clean by running the engine hard for a prolonged period of time to burn off contaminants. Is that not doable on this filter type, will it need dismantling regardless of how you drive it do you think?

@MrScififan 4 жыл бұрын

As far as I'm aware, doing that only burns off the soot accumulation. The burned off soot gets turned into ash, and then over time it's the ash that clogs up the DPF.

@vallen000 4 ай бұрын

Where can i get my hands on the ISTA+ software?

@automajstorijediy Жыл бұрын

what windows wersion is needed for ista+ ?

@ConLasManosEnLaGrasa 3 жыл бұрын

Where can i download the Ista+ software?

@appv01 Жыл бұрын

Could you link the Software on the Notebook in the description?

@nickzd222 2 жыл бұрын

Good video - the link for the software please :ISTA + Workshop system. thanks

@geanina9758 3 ай бұрын

Go away siri...ok!!😂😂

@zanarif3158 4 жыл бұрын

Has this fixed your problems since? What happened after this?

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

Car has been running great ever since - no problems

@goldenlabradorskye Жыл бұрын

Excellent video thanks for uploading .....I use an autel AP200 and you can do this on your mobile phone. £50. to buy.....I've done 110K in my 520d and notice in the fault codes there is a permanent code there for information saying limited remaining distance available. Am I right in saying that I should have in the region of 40K before I get a dashboard alarm about the DPF?

@MrScififan Жыл бұрын

Thanks for the info buddy - the number I saw in the ISTA software was 250k - but I cannot say if that’s just for the 320d but it was definitely a hard preset number - my guess is if youve done 110k then you’ve got around 140k before you get a DPF warning of any kind but as I say this could be just unique to the 3 series…

@goldenlabradorskye Жыл бұрын

I was talking in miles. So 110k miles done. Converting kilometres to miles it should give me another 40k miles before fault arises on dashboard. I will find out if the limit applies to an f11 lci. Thanks for the reply.

@chadrautenbach574 Жыл бұрын

Haha go away Siri “ok” 🤣

@garybolton8555 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate sorry where did you get the software form ? And how much was it as I have the same error. Do you have a link ? Thanks

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

Hey mate, I got the software from eBay it came with the software and cables and all instructions to install etc.. www.ebay.co.uk/itm/2021-FULL-BMW-ISTA-d-DIAGNOSTIC-CODING-TOOL-E-SYS-INPA-ENET-E-F-G-series/313317879667?_trkparms=ispr%3D1&hash=item48f3336f73:g:9F8AAOSwEK5fv71F&amdata=enc%3AAQAFAAACoBaobrjLl8XobRIiIML1V4Imu%252Fn%252BzU5L90Z278x5ickkRjLZq23gAR%252BKma9gM2Z1hkfS2PIh5vWMIdRmGQNMNTHDTBzw%252FdqRusJ6v817zPIcsocKnpjmVUjc70hpoEc6JZMF8gDdr94%252FDciyu9tgZqCZxh6KPf58x8kzya9gp%252BG1qumuKRBuXZQv6YE16mN2z4wzehLDWU2BKDptMAFVaEMzln1ZI%252BBQzaZhZdE1sOGxrhgs2m5%252FC1z%252FBwgA%252FUzrEKTQS5wf8AO6h8fd9QHRKWPprtLwNangj%252BfhHt03ejOE4V2q3iQnoQqVWU%252FpZ%252FwjCHEf2UdPHqLKwQ3oTIa%252B7zft6mz9xQl%252FttI5qq5NxzDgNHV42nfjuLhmX%252BJ37eH%252BWOfzOzOMuaq04gynB%252BiaC%252BnOt9gLE%252FHCl6LwsT%252BvvdnbzvUDiI%252Fb63btClq5be%252BRFEsDa0EmzD0Pw49r8oufzLqf56I2VzTcEWZkq9pDK1yabeKC0y4Z5vZhUw4ZwPNYP0MqW3qL5K4jaX5JoiE6vvwa7qvCUemAbHeO3DavH20qao7BhGXmPwQUonq2KnB7rOkmk9O%252BPKKcbzxDO9so1lsuczze6vo1mdjldxQiUoM9AewlG7rNCEG6rnx8PHYP7lKoFiLTkIViGpzuEROUIEHwqzXiBvQl84SHkHLfUgyUE%252BSKLIXLHUYIh7Ne68g02DfBeKAjQJFQ5OH93tS4YluArTsiBGdtUp0Ae5OWqHdRTsUI%252BCCGg0aTll12aKczyrsVwO8bDcvTx48wfoWCfywuNENR7SRrx8Dw7xqtDknWPC513d7viMvovbfKrKn5CJVivmfnitUSLq6x1cxf4Xa0WdEDBd2RBi4F7toXE62u%252F46u%252Bgr1kIMw9GgfnuThHA%253D%253D%7Ccksum%3A313317879667178d53a4bad64bc89342cfa99106e71d%7Campid%3APL_CLK%7Cclp%3A2334524

@garybolton8555 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks will have look now 👍

@steven0882 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mine keeps throwing up code. Had a mobile mechanic check. The car runs.great but lights keeps coming on. Its drove on only short journeys. Never has a blast on motorway. Do you think a good blast would clear through before i go down this route. Mine is the same car but touring version. Thank you

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

Hey buddy - what's the total mileage of your car? Sadly I discovered BMW thought it necessary to throw up this warning when the car had exceeded 250000 KM regardless of the condition of the DPF. It's like a hard coded counter that is programmed to throw up a warning whenever the mileage has gone over a pre-programmed limit

@steven0882 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrScififan hi its done 149,000 miles. However i had a new egr valve fitted around 4 month ago ish and ever since that was fitted this light kerps coming up. I turn off code with cheap odb2 reader but comes back on. Do you think it could be poorly fitted egr valve or faulty from new. Ir actually the dpf. A local re mapping service online has said the dpf can be removed and and re mapped. Is this an option. Im not a mechanic so nit sure what to do. Thank you

@slawito11 10 ай бұрын

Hi, I brought my DPF to a company that cleaning professionally with machine. Do I need now to reset the DPF or I can continue driving without this procedure? The computer shows there are 29,000 miles remaining distance.

@kirwanjohn101 7 ай бұрын

You must reset the dpf counter, otherwise the ecu will not know it has been cleaned. You need to tell the ecu is has a new dpf, counter will then be set for another 250k km

@abujunaid09 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I couldn’t find the link about ISTA - D. Could you please send the link to show where I can get it from? Thanks

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

This is what you need: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LATEST-ULTIMATE-2020-FULL-BMW-ISTA-d-DIAGNOSTIC-CODING-TOOL-E-SYS-DCAN-ENET/313163768476?hash=item48ea03e29c:g:XPgAAOSwxBJfIEp4

@arts6535 Жыл бұрын

Mate did you leave the sensors on dpf or you're removed them ??

@MrScififan Жыл бұрын

Hi mate, no left sensors on - just reset the DPF counter in the ISTA software

@joeyjones6638 3 жыл бұрын

Hi mate did you have to remove the engine mount to get the dpf out. Thanks

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

joey jones No need to remove engine Mount - DPF is bolted onto engine bracket - fairly easy to remove

@MrArm50 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 335d, I had to remove the engine bracket. I didn't want to but it made removal much easier.

@Mr.dnicholson 3 жыл бұрын

@@MrArm50 same here

@MMMusicOfficial 4 жыл бұрын

dpf removal a hard job?

@MrScififan 4 жыл бұрын

Overly not hard, longest part was cutting off the old rusted exhaust bracket

@richarddunbar1942 Жыл бұрын

What is the name of the software that was used to delete the DPF

@MrScififan Жыл бұрын

ISTA-D or ISTA+

@al3dhell831 4 жыл бұрын

From where did you downloaded the software?

@MrScififan 4 жыл бұрын

It was an eBay purchase, search for ISTA+ / ISTA-D

@HuntsChris 3 жыл бұрын

You can download it for free, google ista+ rheingold, join a bmw forum and you can download it for free.

@prapguru 3 жыл бұрын

What software you have purchased?? please let me know

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Buddy, it seems the link on eBay changes all the time, but this is the software I purchased on eBay - you get 2 cables and all the software you need: www.ebay.co.uk/itm/LATEST-ULTIMATE-FULL-BMW-ISTA-d-DIAGNOSTIC-CODING-TOOL-E-SYS-INPA-ENET/313347929393?hash=item48f4fdf531:g:7FYAAOSwJ7hfIEz2

@mmridez803 Жыл бұрын

Hi There, Link perhaps changed again, could you please let me know the name of the product you used? There are few different options available

@666metalhead 3 жыл бұрын

Now going to be doing this to mine. Has it been fine since you did this?

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

Yeah use the car every day and it's been totally fine since - even got a bit of power back 👍

@TheMbrist 3 жыл бұрын

Can I message you privately

@daniel-is6zf Жыл бұрын

Did you have to cut it out? Or does it just bolt in... As I really need to do mine I'm not paying 2k for them to flush it haha

@daniel-is6zf Жыл бұрын

Done 200k drives reset all codes at every opportunity even logged the egr and cat banks peaking 324° from 280ish average but that's when it pops an error

@daniel-is6zf Жыл бұрын

Egr going 0 at burn off so I think it's doing what it should or at least attempting to

@garretthealy3100 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me what the blue cable is called, was that an eBay purchase?Thanks for the video, very helpful

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

Garrett Healy It’s called a K+DCAN USB Interface. Came with the ISTA-D kit I bought off eBay

@garretthealy3100 3 жыл бұрын

MrScififan thanks a mill

@QuattroBajeena 3 жыл бұрын

My cars at 141.000. 320d e92 I drive mostly on motorway everyday. So far no problem .with dpf. But what is the cause of dpf fail? Lack of driving or not enough drive on long journeys

@davolyncho5992 3 жыл бұрын

Not enough long journeys basically, you can buy the apps and adapter and do your long journey when is needed by looking at percentage of soot/ash in filter.

@justinet6364 3 жыл бұрын

I will confirm, just rinsing the dpf will fix the problem. don't waste your money buying silly chemicals and driving like a maniac. cleaning it or replacing is the only way to fix problem. I use carly to clear codes. Works on a BMW X1. dry dpf for a day or two. sometimes you might need a sensor, the exhaust pressure sensor to be exact. $80 part. that's it.

@JJ-iz5ql 7 ай бұрын

2 year update? How did it work out?

@leechapman973 3 жыл бұрын

Prob just your dpf pressure sensor

@farhanhaque5375 Жыл бұрын

Poor Siri got shooed away😅

@hugospectrum4v 4 жыл бұрын

must do with boiled water

@delroylatham9617 3 жыл бұрын

I wanted to see how you actually got it off

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

Ah my bad - it comes off fairly easily once you’ve undone the 3 bolts holding it to the engine mount at the bottom - there’s a single clamp holding the top pipe to the exhaust manifold, then a clamp holding the bottom pipe to the exhaust system (my clamp was rusted solid so had to cut it off which took the majority of the time)

@crossplanev8 3 жыл бұрын

Should've used throttle body cleaner. You'll have to spray 2 or 3 cans of throttle body cleaner. Final stage is to use boiling water.

@xelad6159 3 жыл бұрын

ISTA is free you shouldn't have paid for it

@bethlane8896 2 ай бұрын

Can you do mine for me please 😂 Having the same issue.

@m1geo 3 жыл бұрын

If you're going to empty the DPF soot onto the ground anyway, why not just remove it, and let the smoke come out of the exhaust? 🤷‍♂️ They're literally ending up in the same place, and, you'd get better fuel economy without it?

@nemz7505 3 жыл бұрын

In the UK if a DPF is factory fitted, you can't remove it's guts as it won't pass an MOT (legal requirement to drive on the road)

@m1geo 3 жыл бұрын

@@nemz7505 I guess. I haven't had any trouble with a gutted filter on an old daily.

@jamiejones7828 3 жыл бұрын

It definitely will pass an not but you’ll get slapped with a thousand pound fine if you get caught

@MrScififan 3 жыл бұрын

Agree with the previous comments - here in the UK if DPF is removed and MOT fails you could be in for a nasty fine

@m1geo 3 жыл бұрын

I agree with all the comments. My point is, the DPF is to stop the carbon going into the environment. This video washes the filter and the carbon-water goes straight into the ground... Kinda pointless, as the carbon ended exactly where it would have! 😂