Never reset codes. Take it to the dealer.

 

The DPF assembly was replaced under warranty. Took one month to get the part as it was on back order.

 

Is anyone else waiting on the backorder DPF? My bother's 16 has been sitting at the dealer for over 7 months.

 

How does that work in terms of the warranty? Do they "pause" the clock or do they just waste your warranty while the vehicle is rotting away in their yard?
Out of curiosity, who (and how was it) determined that the DPF needed replacing? What supporting evidence was there?

 

It's extremely unlikely that the DPF is crapped out at such low mileage. Sounds like a bunch of clowns are diagnosing\fixing it.
If you (or he) have access to the vehicle, go scan it yourself and look at the details of the DPF, etc. He could potentially be using his vehicle while waiting indefinitely for this unicorn part to arrive. I'd be raging hard if it was me.

 

Well both of mine were low miles too. He even called and spoke with VW, was told not much they can do, each dealership is independently owned. Here's the kicker I called someone I know in VW parts, the DPF is available at some dealers nation wide but they can't be sent to dealers needing them for warranty work. Last time I called I was told 300 are on backorder for customer's vehicles, while some dealers have them in stock.

 

Well both of mine were low miles too

Just because parts cannon loading monkeys say they need replacement, doesn't necessarily mean that.
We have user data showing that the same DPF can (and usually does) last a significantly longer time

Spoiler: 3L DPF ash load check

3L DPF ash load check

Post your readings along with your milage if you aren't deleted. Based on my calcs, I should fill mine up around 340K (kms) at the current rate. I'd be interested in seeing values from those who are over the 200K (miles) mark, or who are approaching it and are still rocking the original DPF, as...

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Well not much my brother can do if that's what they are telling him it needs. He did tell me it was smoking (black) and was smelling funny.

 

My 2014 Treg TDI (138,000 mi) had this code pop up yesterday. Can’t get it in at the dealer until Monday next and have to drive about 450 miles roundtrip to move my daughter into university this weekend. I’m I gonna mess up anything by driving it for the next 6 days? Or just pollute a bit more.

 

Hard to say. Driving with emissions issues is a gamble every single time

 

I love how not one single user who reports these codes provides any description of said code or anything.... don't put too much effort into asking your vague questions!
So, following suit, allow me to answer......

 

given that everyone on this preexisting thread seemed to understand what this code is, it seemed redundant to say it. But since you seem to require it to respond in a helpful way, the description of the code I found online is as follows:

Particulate Filter Deteriorated/Missing Substrate Bank 1 has been detected.

I’m not a VW mechanic. My Treg was modified with all the diesel-gate fixes before I bought it. It’s not driving any different although there was a very slightly rougher idle just before the CEL came on.
this is my favorite vehicle I’ve ever owned and I’m committed to keeping it going as long as humanly possible. So, I don’t want to cause damage by driving it when the DPF is apparently deteriorated. But at the same time, I need to drive it - if possible- to move my daughter into university. If it’s simply a question of extra air pollution, I’ll feel a little bad but will get over it.

So actually helpful/informative responses greatly appreciated. Unhelpful responses … not so much.

 

You want helpful huh.... ok, you will go into limp mode in the near future!
Take it into a dealership ASAP and get ready to be rocking a loaner for a very long time.

 

Not helpful. But thanks for being an a-hole. Jesus.

 

Agree with Savage. Wouldn't drive it until fixed.

 

Guess what? This code must be contagious!
I just got the same code on my '14 w\122k miles on it....

 

Liar. Mister "I never get CEL my TDI is perfect".

 

Bruh.... DOOR SKIN.... I wish it was only the card.

 

Come on now nerd, next thing you're telling me your taillights burned out your scr 🤓

 

I just got this code. It's off to the dealer as soon as they can arrange a loaner.

 

You still under dieselgate?

 

No, the SS Dieselgate warranty coverage sailed and sank a while ago.

 

That sucks... keep us posted.... I'm curious to see how this unfolds.