What does a Ford DPFE sensor do?

What does a Ford DPFE sensor do?

The DPFE Sensor provides information to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to tell it how much exhaust gas is flowing through the system. The PCM uses this information to control the EGR Valve and other factors to optimize engine performance and emissions.

What does DPFE mean?

Differential Pressure Feedback Electronic
o DPFE (Differential Pressure Feedback Electronic) Sensors are an integral part of the EGR (Exhaust Gas Recirculation) System. The DPFE Sensor provides information to the Powertrain Control Module (PCM) to tell it how much exhaust gas is flowing through the system.

Can you clean a DPF sensor?

In order to burn it clean, the de-installed DPF is put in a burning oven, where it is heated until all remaining soot is burned to ashes. Subsequently, the filter is blown clean with pressurised air until all ashes are completely removed. Rinsing is in fact blowing the filter clean with a watery cleaning solution.

How do you reset a DPF sensor?

DPF additive level reset steps:

1. Jack up the vehicle. Disconnect the battery.
2. Remove the dosing pump hose(s) (3). Remove the additive reservoir from the housing (1).
3. Fit in the reverse order. Reset the level display to zero.
4. Select the vehicle as shown in the illustration.
5. Further information.
6. Tools and equipment.

How do I clean my DPF myself?

Drive over 40 mph (64 kph) to begin active regeneration. Begin driving and pay attention to both the engine and vehicle speed. Try to keep the engine speed around 2500 rpm. Active regeneration increases the temperature in the DPF to turn the particles into gas which can be expelled.

How do you unblock a DPF?

Follow the steps below and we’ll show you how it’s done.

1. Remove the protective seal and insert the bottle neck of the DPF Cleaner in your car’s fuel filler cap.
2. Add a dose of DPF Cleaner to your car’s tank.
3. Drive as normal and the DPF warning light should switch off (if it was illuminated).

How do you clean a DPF sensor?

Can you clean DPF yourself?

Never attempt to remove a DPF and to start forced regeneration. This should only be done by a qualified mechanic, as it’s easy to accidentally damage your vehicle.