How to Do DPF Regen on 2012 VW Passat TDI with Launch X431 Pro5?

Launch X431 Pro5 with the “Intelligent diagnose” function can do DPF Regen. on a 2012 VW Passat TDI perfectly.

 

Check the details below.

Step 1: Enable vehicle communication

Connect SmartBox 3.0 and vehicle’s DLC via the OBDII extension cable

Connect X-431 Pro5 diagnostic tool and SmartBox 3.0 via Bluetooth

Step 2: Identify vehicle info

Enter X431 Pro5 main menu

Tap Intelligent Diagnose

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It will connect VCI…read VIN…decode VIN.

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Automatically detect the vehicle info successfully. It’s 2012 VOLKSWAGEN Passat.

Click “Diagnostic”

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Step 3: Regen DPF

Select Special Function>> DPF Regeneration

X-431 Prog 5 will identify vehicle characteristics…

Select the engine type and tap “Start”

Tap “01-Particle Filter Service Regeneration (Repair Group 26)”

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1.Note on function test:

It will perform the following steps:

Evaluation of event memory entries that prevent regeneration service regeneration of diesel particulate filter

Test Requirement:

  • Fuel Tank level: At Least 1/4 Full
  • Vehicles with automatic transmission: Selection Lever in position P
  • Vehicles with Manual Transmission: Selection lever in a neutral position
  • Activate Parking Brake!
  • Hood Closed!
  • Switch on electrical consumers

Click “Continue/Complete”

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Confirm if the Neutral gear engaged (manual transmission) and the selector lever in position P (Automatic transmission)

Click “Yes”

Confirm if the parking brake applied

Click “Yes”

Confirm if hood is closed

Click “Yes”

Confirm if the electrical consumer is switched on

Click “Yes”

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2.Read the safety instructions

Click “Continue/Complete”

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3.Check event memory

Click “Continue/Complete”

There are no entries in the engine control module- J623 that require a regeneration of the particulate filter. End the test?

Click “No”

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4.Evaluation during idling

Allow the engine to run at idle…

Release accelerator pedal

Test successfully

Click “Continue/Complete”

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5.Heat up exhaust system

Click “Continue/Complete”

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6.Note

It is not necessary to permanently press the pedals during the following basic setting.

Remain at the vehicle during the entire duration of the basic setting for safety reasons.

Click “Continue/Complete”

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7.Initiate Regeneration

Depress Brake Pedal

Depress Accelerator Pedal Fully

Regeneration is running

The regeneration can be canceled by pressing the Continue button

Done!

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