How can I tell if I have a diesel particulate filter?

[Julian Edgar]

What should I look for under the car - anyone have a pic of a DPF?

Ie how can I tell if it's a DPF or a resonator / muffler)?

1.9 TDI Australian-delivered

[bluecar1]

as far as i am aware the DPF was not availabe on the 1.9TDI, only the 1.6 common rail, but as you are in oz the local regs mabe different to the UK

on this site there is a link to a decoder for the codes on the inside cover of the service book that tells you what options you have on the car

(found it http://briskoda.net/...-codes-decoder/ ), destructions here http://igorweb.org/equidec/howto.html

that would be a good starting point

[Julian Edgar]

Australian delivered diesel 1.9 Roomster:

E0A = No special edition

1D0 = Without trailer hitch

5SJ = Left exterior mirror: convex

5RV = Right exterior mirror: aspherical

1KK = Disc brakes, rear

6FF = Body-colored exterior mirror housings and various add-on parts

1AT = Electronic stabilization program (ESP)

3FG = Glass sun roof

1N2 = Power steering electro-hydraulic

1NL = Covers for alloy wheels

H1F = Tires 195/55 R15 85H

4UE = Air bag for driver and front seat passenger

4R3 = Power windows with comfort operation

5KP = 3 separate seats (first row of seats)

4GU = Windshield, clear glass with sunshield and viewing window for vehicle identification number

4X3 = Side air bag front with curtain air bag

4A0 = Without seat heater

8L3 = Roof antenna

J0N = Battery 330 A (61 Ah)

7AA = Electronic vehicle immobilization device

8GD = Alternator 90A

6Y0 = Without cruise control warning system

9AK = Climatronic with impact pressure control free of cfc

8RM = 8 speakers (passive)

7G0 = Without preparation for VTS (vehicle tracking system)

8UA = Radio with CD player

8GL = Alternator 120 A

8X0 = Without headlight washer system

4K3 = Radio remote controlled central locking operated from inside and safe securing

B30 = Type approval Australia

G41 = Front shock absorption

QN0 = Without drawers under front seats

3L2 = Manual height adjustment for right frontseat

9P1 = Seat belt reminder, electric contact in buckle

Q1A = Standard front seats

7X1 = Park distance control

9W0 = W/o car phone preparation/installation

8WA = Without front fog light

7A0 = Without CD changer/CD player

3GA = Without cargo area

QG0 = Without service interval prolongation

0GG = Emission standard EU4

L08 = Suspension range 08 installation control only, no requirement forecast

F0A = No special purpose vehicle, standard equipment

3S2 = Black roof rails

It's especially impressive that it has two alternators!

Edited 10 November, 2010 by Julian Edgar

[tuscan30]

Thanks for the link bluecar, useful site that one.

Cheers.

[Julian Edgar]

For those who may wish to know: it doesn't have a DPF.

[Eccles]

For those who may wish to know: it doesn't have a DPF.

Glad to hear that, they are a very expensive nuisance when they go wrong which is quite often. Doesn't matter which manufacturer you go to they can all go bad which is why I finished up with the 1.6 petrol job. I suppose they may get it right one day but I haven't heard of a good one yet.

[fattybacon]

0GG = Emission standard EU4

I know this thread is old but it might help future generations, mainly in Europe.

It will say 9GG if it's got a DPF and 0GG if it hasn't (all UK models)