Particulate Filter Regeneration Duration Bank 1 - code P245800

[Midge]

A colleague of mine with a Q5 had a DPF regen problem today and I happened to have my OBDeleven in the car, and the error logged was Particulate Filter Regeneration Duration Bank 1 - code P245800. I have reset the error. I've never owned a diesel myself so I just wanted a quick steer on what the best way forward is? The car tends to do local trips which won't be helping, so regens quite frequently I gather - and I assume the error means it's pretty clagged up and taking too long to do it's thing. I've suggested a really good long run might help but I'm not sure if this will be enough to stop the error coming back. Any thoughts appreciated. Thanks!

[Crasher]

You need to look at the DPF soot and ash loading figures. It will probaly need a service regeneration whilst standing, I don't know if OBD11 and do this.

[Midge]

Thanks Crasher - mine is OBDeleven Pro which I bought before I got VCDS. I've found posts that suggest it might be able to, so I'll look into that. Do you happen to know if VCDS will do it without using up a VIN (I've a Hex-V2 with a three VIN licence and they are all spoken for!).

[Crasher]

I have never used a VIN based HEX-NET, I would have used three VIN's today and we kept it quiet today with people off.

[Midge]

Thanks Crasher - I'll give it a go and see what it can do.