How to regenerate a Mondeo DPF system using the Ford IDS diagnostics tool supplied by www.BBA-Reman.com The garage may be able to force the DPF regeneration by connecting the engine management system to a diagnostics machine. This typically costs around £250, but can also damage the DPF through thermal shock. Replacement DPFs cost around £1,000, so it’s really not worth letting yours become clogged, no matter how late you are for work. There are several versions of the DPF regeneration process but it is best to follow the genuine manufacturers instructions. Some manufacturers insist that the fuel tank is full and that the revs are constantly maintained over say 3000 rpm for in excess of 10 minutes (so that means un-interupted motorway driving, etc. Only way to force a manual regeneration is through software. I am fairly certain it is possible using Forscan which is free software. You need the correct cable for it which you may have to modify. This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Spray into long drive on motorway at high revs or forced regen see if it clears. Dealer / garage forced regen + code clear. Dpf removed and cleaned ( I had this done after first forced Regen and later fuel additive method failed and car went into limp mode in a 2010 Mazda 3 1.6 here in Ireland €500) have since sold car The AlfaOBD app has two different methods of forcing a regen, parked and moving. C. chadg2. 1146 posts · Joined 2014. #3 · Jul 2, 2019. I forgot to ask you Bounty on Alpha it says on the screen "do not press brake pedal or gas during parked regen" I remember you saying you held the pedal down to maintain 1,500 RPM during the process. The regens seem to be working perfectly. As soon as I see a regen kicking off I take the car to the motorway for a quick blast. If it happens at an inconvenient time I'll let the first regen fail but I'll take it straight to the motorway on the next journey (so never more than one failed attempt each time). DPF BRAKE PRESSURE PARK P BRAKE FLUID F A E B D C G MAXXFORCE ® ENGINE ® ® USE THIS INFORMATION TO GET TO KNOW YOUR NEW MAXXFORCE® ENGINE. Our customers get the best performing diesel with the best performing organizations behind it. A DPF REGENERATION To start a parked regeneration, find a place away from flammable materials, Here are the steps to force a regeneration using a scan tool: Connect the scan tool to the OBD-II port located under the dashboard on the driver’s side of the vehicle. Turn the ignition key to the “On” position, but do not start the engine. Follow the prompts on the scan tool to access the ECM and select the “Forced Regeneration” option. God it gets on my nerves. 4 months ago had enginne light on board with vsc and trc lights on. i own a toyota avensis 2.2 d-cat from 2007. so i take the car to clean the dpf as the force regen didn’t work. the guy takes it down and clean it and the it shows me the core inside was melted parts of it. he said that happened because of too many 8MpEA.