DPF sensor

[Midnightsparkle]

Hi all, the DPF sensor needs replacing on my T6.1 at 56k miles. The garage have done the diagnostics and say it's going to be £540 Inc VAT. This includes the diagnostics fee.

Please could someone give me some confidence that this amount is a reasonable amount to pay for this. I really have very little clue about anything engine-related and just don't want to get ripped off.

Thanks

 

[StratosFearXX]

Don't really know but sounds expensive to me ...

 

[Dundee_Kev]

Depends on which sensor, I'm guessing it's the nox sensor. If it's a genuine one, seems quite cheap as they vary between that price and 1k

 

[Bigsidavies]

Is the vehicle still under VW warranty?
Also, isn't there a fair bit of anecdotal evidence on here that the nox fault code often relates to the EGR valve being the issue. Are they going off a physical test of things or just throwing the parts cannon at a fault code?
What are the symptoms that led to you needing a trip to the garage and what fault codes have they found to lead to their diagnosis?
It's big bucks without knowing why they want to do the work and whether it will fix whatever the problem is.

 

[Bigsidavies]

Put 'nox sensor' in the search bar and have a read.
Here's one example of many

Thread 'NOx sensor fault'

30 Jan 2023

Hi - went to get our 2017 T28 T6 remapped and been informed that the NOx sensor was faulty, therefore the remap couldn't be carried-out.
The van has 66k on the clock, any thoughts on the best place/brand?
Cheers all...

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