Diesel Particulate Filter Warning Light Vw. A yellow diesel particulate filter light means that action is required. It s at this point the warning light will come on and your intervention is required.
However diesel particulate filters must be cleaned from time to time or they will block up. If your volkswagen diesel car is used exclusively for short trips or left standing idle for extended periods it may not meet the requirements needed to clean itself regeneration. In normal driving this will happen without you being aware but on continued short journeys the particals can build up and remain stuck in the system.
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This can take up to 25 minutes and fuel consumption may be higher during this time. How to clean clear and reset regenerate the system. Typical warning messages include. Volkswagen jetta sportwagen 2 0 l 140 hp diesel.