Have you had problems with the Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF)
on your Freelander 2? Are you even wondering why you need a DPF?
The tightening of vehicle emissions levels under Euro 5 legislation has meant that many modern diesel vehicles require a Diesel Particulate Filter to be fitted to collect carbon soot particles generated from the combustion process in a diesel engine.
These particles are microscopic balls of carbon containing pure carbon at their core, which are deposits of different hydrocarbon compounds, metal oxides and sulphur – some of which are potentially hazardous to health, hence the focus on them for reducing emissions.
DPFs, however, are prone to malfunctioning as a result of becoming blocked or full, particularly when the vehicle makes an excessive number of short journeys.
This will result in a fault code appearing, the common ones being:
P1471 – Diesel Particulate Filter (Bank 1) Regeneration not completed
P2002 – Diesel Particulate Filter (Bank 1) Efficiency below threshold
P2003 – Diesel Particulate Filter (Bank 1) Particulate mass too high
P242F – Diesel Particulate Filter (Bank 1) Regeneration not active
P244A – Particulate Filter DIfferential pressure too low
P244B – Particulate Filter Differential pressure too high
P2452 – Particulate Filter Differential pressure sensor malfunction
P2453 – Diesel Particulate Filter Differential pressure sensor malfunction
P2454 – Diesel Particulate Filter Differential pressure sensor voltage too low
P2455 – Diesel Particulate Filter Differential pressure sensor malfunction
P2458 – Particulate Filter regeneration maximum regeneration time exceeded
P2459 – Particulate Filter regeneration, regeneration frequency implausible
When the P1471 – DPF regeneration not completed’ code appears you need to be trying a regeneration of the filter to see if that solves the problem.
To regenerate the filter the engine needs to be up to temperature. At this point the Freelander will start to raise the DPF temperature and as long as you maintain a steady speed, such as on motorway driving, it will complete its regeneration. Unfortunately it is not a quick process, you will need 10-15 minutes of motorway driving when hot to take the DPF from full to empty.
My 2010 SD4 has been off the road for 6 months waiting for body parts after a low speed shunt so I took her for a good 90 minute run and just as I got home smoke started filling the cabin but when I lifted the bonnet, nothing.
Garage couldn’t replicate the problem with the car warming at idle so I set off home with her only for the smoke to start within 400yds. Straight back to garage and after some searching they reckon a small split in the exhaust flexi pipe has caused the DPF to get clogged, the split being just enough to prevent the regen taking place/being effective.
They can see the smoke coming from the split in front of the DPF. I’ve asked them to check for any error codes but as I stumbled upon this thread thoiught I’d ask for your opinion.
Are they likely to be on the right track? If they check the sensors/error codes and clean the DPF and ‘repair’ the split in some way could that then reveal the problem is actually somewhere else?
Really appreciate any thoughts/advice.
Hi Mark,
My apologies for the delay in responding.
Yes, it could be caused by a small split in a hose that only reveals itself when under pressure, and, if they can see smoke coming from a split then this does seem to indicate it is the problem.
All the best,
Sue
Hello,
I would really, really appreciate some friendly, honest help asap.
I’m in a bit of a situation with a garage that I recently bought a Freelander 2 from.
(Bought with 3 months warranty – Freelander 2 – 2014 – SD4 – HSE – Auto.)
Before I purchased it the garage said that they would do a full health check, a service would have been completed at the mileage at purchase and the cambelt would be replaced.
I picked the car up about a month ago – but they couldn’t do the cambelt as no engineers were available – but they said they would do it asap.
It went in for the cambelt replacement about a week ago.
Driving back from the cambelt replacement job, after about 20 miles, the car started to lose power, juddering quite badly and there were knocking noises coming from the engine.
I pulled over straight away and rang the garage. They told me to take the car back to them – and I explained over the phone that I would do BUT they would be liable for any further damage – they said ok.
As I got closer and closer to the garage, it began to lose more and more power – before finally stopping completely 9 miles from the garage. It couldn’t be started again.
They collected it and took it in.
I have heard back from them and they have said that it’s a DPF problem and that it’s not covered by warranty.
Does this sound right to anyone? Can someone please give me some advice? I really appreciate it.
Thanks,
Cliff
Hi Cliff,
My profound apologies for the delay in responding, somehow the notices of comments on our site have not been coming through to us.
Have you sorted this out now?
All the best,
Sue
Hi Sue.
My VIN: SALFA2CB6AH210486
Dopes this engine have DPF? Please.
Hi Ian,
The Land Rover system is not recognising the chassis number SALFA2CB6AH210486, could you please check you have the right number.
All the best,
Sue
My VIN: SALFA2CB6AH210386
Thank you Ian. No, your Freelander does not have DPF.
All the best,
Sue
Hi Sue.
What Engine Oil do I use for this Freelander 2 2010 Diesel, please?
Many thanks for speedy reply.
Hi Ian,
You need to use 5W/30 to specification WSS–M2C913–B or C. Use a high quality oil like a Castol, Shell or Texaco – the Freelander 2’s do not like a cheap poor quality oil.
All the best,
Sue
Hi Sure,
My VIN is SALFA2AD5DL910650
Does my 2013 FL2 facelift have a DPF? Thank you.
Hi Ramsey,
No, according to the Land Rover system, your Freelander does not have DPF.
All the best,
Sue
Hi Sue,
Im wanting to use an over the counter DPF cleaning system (DPF cleaner in a can) but recognise I need to prompt the car to commence the DPF cleaning mode. Is there a sure-fire way to prompt this process once I have the DPF loaded up with cleaning product?
Hi Andrew,
The only way to enter the Freelander into DPF regeneration is to use a diagnostics which has the capacity to regenerate the DPF.
All the best,
Sue
Hi there!
Freelander 2, 2011, 125K.
After a day I had added DPF cleaner to fuel tank, “Engine Performance Reduced” lights up. I had it checked by my mechanic and says dpf problem is shown on diagnostic tool. He kept the car for further investigation and on the 2nd day he had it, fault disappears.
Then I got it back and the next day “Engine Performance Reduced” lights up again, and the next day disappears again, and the next day came up again…
Any thoughts?
Thanks,
Michael
Hi Michael,
My apologies for the delay in responding.
Did you also do a DPF regeneration? If not then it would be worth trying this.
All the best,
Sue
Hi I wondered if you could help ?
Freelander 2 2.2 80k miles 2010. in September 18 I had the reduced engine performance light come on, and took to garage where they replaced the intercooler hose.
Then 3 weeks later it appeared again after our 300 mile trip to Exeter. We had to pull over and call green flag.
They came and cleaned some connectors and we were good to go.
Then in jan / feb the light came on intermittently with reduced engine and limp mode and if I filled up the tank with good quality diesel it was good to go and disappeared.
The light came on a Friday and my old trick wouldn’t work. Booked car in for service and got oil filters etc. There diagnostics showed many fault codes they said the main one being dpf.
They suggested I got some particle cleaner and do the re gen which I did. With no joy. Light still on.
Then next day the car wouldn’t start and called out green flag. He put the computer in and he said it was dpf.
I booked the car in this morning for a dpf deepclean at Halfords and took the car for another long spin. It was more responsive good speeds consistency etc
They manually turned light off, and said I need a new dpf at the cost of £1750
I’m still not convinced? As in a flush deep clean do they really know?
I don’t know what my next steps should be? Go go a super duper clean at the cost of £400 or get a 2nd opinion? And what kind of garage my local one or land rover ?
Thank you. I love my car and am so upset.
Hi Natalie,
My apologies for the delay in responding, we have just returned from vacation.
Is the light still off? If it is then the Freelander is currently not having a problem with the DPF, so we would be reluctant to do anything unless the light returns.
All the best,
Sue
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Hi sue, thanks for your your response. I hope you had a lovely vacation. X
The light is on, and the car in limp mode, garage found that the hose / pipe that runs to the dpf was snapped completely in half so replaced. Suggested again that I do a long run, to re gen. which I’ve done still no joy.
Hi Natalie,
The best thing would be to take it to a Land Rover specialist to do a forced regeneration (we would charge £150 to do this). If this does not work then it would be a case of replacing the DPF and sensors.
All the best,
Sue
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I just had the same thing happen on my freelander 2 70K miles on the clock. I took it to the LR dealership and they changer the DPF sensor £132 + labour. Everything is fine again. The engine is more responsive and even my eco running is working again.
Hi
Have just bought my car and didn’t know about the DPF issue. My Freelander 2 HSE Lux is reg 27/11/2010 and the VIN is : SALFA2AE3BH226317 Does this model have a DPF?
If it does can I revert to a non DPF system?
Thanks
Joe
Hi Joe,
According to the Land Rover system your Freelander does appear to have a DPF.
I believe some people are converting these to non DPF, however it is not as straight forward as removing the DPF as you do have the issue of the engine management system bringing up an error if the DPF is not there. It is not something we have ever done.
All the best,
Sue
Hello, I have a SD4 auto,190,000km and keep getting P2454 code and reduced performance mode. I changed the perished hoses on the sensor but the problem still appears every few weeks after I clear it. It seems to happen coming down a long winding hill with the engine on over run if that’s relevant. I do fairly regular motorway trips which should keep the DPF clear, should I change the sensor? or any other ideas? Cheers
Hi John,
Aside from the hoses what tends to cause a P2454 code is an exhaust leak or a problem with the DPF pressure sensor or its associated wiring. So it is worth checking your exhaust and the sensor wiring (especially where it comes close to the hot exhaust) before changing the sensor.
All the best,
Sue
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Thanks for that, it it today again! seemed to splutter while starting then limp home mode flashed up. If it ever stops raining here I’ll get underneath and look at the wiring. Would an exhaust leak be likely around joints for the DPF?
Hi John,
It is possible to have exhaust leaks around the joints for the DPF but we have not come across it yet.
All the best,
Sue
OK , thanks again
Hi All,
I need help as my FL2 DPF had been cleaned up but we were not able to regenerate it. The turbo started having issue which had been repaired .
Engine check still on and now engine coughs with white smoke .
What can I do.
A guys was telling me that I nee to change the Engine ECU which I don’t believe that would be necessary.
Can you please help.
Thanks
Hi Diogal,
Thank you for your message and telephone call. I have emailed you a quotation for the parts.
All the best,
Sue
My FL2 which is 2012, has just gone into limp mode. The diagnostic threw up no problems then the mechanic suggested it is likely the DPF. He advised me to get it on the motorway for a good 30 minutes at least in 4th gear. The problem I have is that getting the car to 70 takes at least 5 gears and when dropping back into 4th to hit 3000 revs the car slows to about 55 mph and the revs drop slowly to about 2200. Do I have a DPF issue or is this something else? If it is DPF how do I maintain speed and higher revs in 4th gear?
Hi Colin,
If the problem is a DPF one then you would need to have a DPF regeneration in the garage rather than on the road, due to it being in limp mode.
When was the fuel filter last changed? If it has not been changed recently then it could be worth doing this.
Has the garage checked the turbo?
All the best,
Sue
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Sue
Thanks for the quick response. I bought the car last January from a good dealer who did service it..I dont know if the service includes the fuel filter but I’m booked in for its annual service this Saturday, I will ask the garage to do this as well as check the turbo. Last night I put a DPF cleaner into the fuel tank so if there is no improvement by Saturday I’ll have to bite the bullet and ask the garage to regenerate it.
Fingers crossed. I want my car back!!
Thanks again
Colin
Hi Colin,
It would depend if they did an A or a B service as to whether the fuel filter was replaced – it is generally replaced on the B service. Definitely worth getting it changed this time if you are not sure.
Please do let us know how it goes.
All the best,
Sue
Sue
I had the service done on Saturday including the fuel filter and the news I got back was that I had a loss of performance due to a split turbo hose which will arrive today. So good news.
I will still make a mental note to give the car a good 15 minutes run in 4th gear once a month. Or does a DPF cleaner negate the need for this?
Many thanks
Colin
Excellent news Colin, it makes much more sense given the symptoms.
No, it is recommended you still give it a good 15 minute run in 4th gear once a month to clean out the DPF.
All the best,
Sue
I had exactly the same problem on my FL 2 2012, 103k km. Fault display ‘reduced engine power’.
Taken on a lowbed trailer 150km away. LR specialist had his day finding the culprit. Replaced a very dirty EGR unit, problem partly solved, display then read something about the throttle response valve. Car 100% now after many $$$.
I consider having the EGR blanked off as our diesel, cleanest in South Africa 50 ppm at present, seemed to be the culprit.
Andries.
hi, just drove for 4 hours in 6th gear at 70mph from cornwall amber engine light came on saying reduced engine performance, freelander 2 2011 model came to a stop, would not start breakdown people said no fuel getting to engine, had car towed to garage checked fuel pump working ok, rang me told me dpf full causing breakdown, what i dont understand is why no warning telling me its nearly full and why did it not regenerate as was on motorway driving at 70mph, and also drove same journey only 6 weeks earlier so why was it full to begin with garage have told me no faults with anything on car ie sensors or alike, they tell me they going to take it off and clean it, but it worries me as i do cornwall journey twice a year and was stranded for 3.30 hours before being rescued, thanks mark.
Hi Mark,
Did they check the fuel filter? If this is clogged it can cause these issues. It does seem very strange that the DPF was full during a journey which should regenerate it.
All the best,
Sue
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hi, i put a brand new fuel filter on myself in october, so don’t think it was that garage told me freelander 2 has to be in 4th gear to regenerate for 10 to 15 mins at 3000 revs, because they took fuel pump out for testing found no fault they automatically put on another fuel filter unblocked dpf took it out on motorway to regenerate it, have told me to go on motorway once a month to regenerate it and i must drive it in 4th gear and at 3000 revs to keep dpf in tip top condition, thanks, mark.
Hi Mark,
High revs certainly help the regeneration process. We do not generally see that many issues with them.
All the best,
Sue
Hi Sue.
My quick question is if you have an Auto FL 2 does it need to be put in /held in 4th gear to regenerate the DPF or can you just allow it to go through the gears on a long drive lets say 200miles etc, thank you.
Hi Steve,
It should regenerate itself on a normal drive. If it is not doing it itself then you may want to try holding it in 4th gear or getting it regenerated by diagnostics, but ordinarily it should sort itself out.
All the best,
Sue
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If the eighth character of the VIN is a “B” the vehicle does not have a dpf.
Bought my 2007 low mileage specifically for that reason as since I retired I only do about 3k a year.
Thank you for that Mick. The full breakdown of the VIN codes for the Freelander 2’s can be found at https://tinyurl.com/y9anhe9l.
All the best,
Sue
Is there anyway of telling if a Freelander 2 has been fitted with a DPF filter?
I’m looking at buying a secondhand Freelander 2 and I doubt the seller will no if it’s fitted or not. The reason I’m going for a Freelander 2 is we are fed up with our present car it has an DPF filter and due to our daily mileage is not getting up to temp and is constantly causing problems
Hi Brian,
If the Freelander is 2012 or younger then it has a DPF fitted as standard. If it is older than this then the DPF was an optional extra.
Generally if it has a DPF there will be very little soot around the exit of the exhaust pipe, so if you run your finger round there and it comes out fairly clean then there is a good chance it has a DPF fitted. You can also tell by the type of oil it uses, if it uses the Low SAPS oil then it has a DPF fitted.
Alternatively you can let me know the chassis number and I will check for you.
All the best,
Sue
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Hi
Please advise if my Freelander 2 is fitted with DPF. VIN: SALFA2AD8BH232704
Thanks
Hi Mohamed,
No, it does not look as though it is.
All the best,
Sue
Hi Sue,
Do all the FL2’s have the DPF? I’m considering having a FL2 Next and i want to avoid the DPF at all costs!
Hi Pete,
In the UK DPF was an optional extra on the Freelander until 2012, after which it was fitted as standard.
All the best,
Sue
how can you travel @ 70 mph in 4th gear in an Automatic ? I await with interest your reply lol
Hi Frank,
You can put it in manual mode although it does tend to change up when the revs get too high. The best way would be to take it to the garage and have the DPF regenerated by them.
All the best,
Sue
My Freelander 2, now 7 years old with 135000 Km’s has seen the diesel consumption slowly increase fro 8.6lt/100km to 10.6lt/100km now.
The vehicle is also becoming sluggish. Could a blocked DPF be responsibile. 80% driving is in town with infrequent motorway application.
Hi Louis,
Yes, if you have not regenerated your DPF then it could certainly account for the increase in diesel consumption.
All the best,
Sue
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If your FL2 is 7 years old it is unlikely to have a DPF fitted. As far as I know they were only fitted from MY10 onward.
Hi Howard,
The DPF was an optional extra up until 2012, after which time it was standard.
All the best,
Sue
Thank you sirs for this interesting article about DPF.
My FL2 is hitting 160.000 km in these days ( m.y.2007) and no DPF issues at the moment, just a preventive wash some years ago at about 100.000 km.
Anyway, I’d like to monitor the DPF status like % of soot, distance since last regen etc: is there some kind of OBD software that can be used to do this monitoring?
Furthermore, another question for you: are you experienced with manifold swirl flaps failure? Seems to be an “Achilles heel” for these DW12 engines: what do you think about removal of these flaps?
I’m planning do remove mine in next few week.
Many thanks
Hi Sergio,
Unfortunately we do not know which of the personal diagnostic systems would measure what you are looking for but we imagine any Land Rover approved ones would.
We have known the manifold swirl flaps to break and damage the engine on a number of occasions. Our advice has always been to replace the manifold at approximately 100,000 mile intervals. We have not tried removing the flaps but would be interested in hearing how you get on.
All the best,
Sue
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In my experience cruising up the motorway at 70 mph in 6th will not regenerate your DPF. It seems that the exhaust must get very very hot. My solution is to go at 70 mph in 4th, with all lights and air conditioning on,