DPF THEFT: IMPORTANT WARNING TO ALL

[Andyman]

I had an engine warning light come on (Amber) roadside assistance said it was DPF sensor and vw should change under warranty

Got to VW who agreed and booked it in

Turns out it was not the sensor at all! The entire DPF FILTER was hanging down minus its sleeve, the theory is someone was disturbed stealing it

Apparently it’s valued at around £1500 and very easy to pinch,

I’ve also asked them to put a locking nut on the spare (cost £18.00) as now 2 attempts to steal my spare have been thwarted in London and Bournemouth, a worthwhile investment

 

[Kevin]

I have a locking nut on my spare wheel but what can be done to protect the DPF filter?

 

[Robert]

Lock nuts?
Chains and padlock might be noisy.

 

[dubber36]

When someone pays a 'tuner' for a DPF delete, he's on a good little earner when he offers to get rid of the removed parts for them.

 

[Dellmassive]

I think the locking nut references the spare wheel bolt and not the DPF.

 

[Loz]

I'm sure I saw a photo on the web of extra bits, like, a chain welded onto the dpf to make it harder to cut off.

 

[DXX]

Wrap razor wire around it.

 

[MrSkip]

Mmm, I think now might be the time to fit air ride, just leave it aired out and everything underneath safe

 

[RunDSG]

Mmm, I think now might be the time to fit air ride, just leave it aired out and everything underneath safe

Great excuse to drop a few grand.

 

[Bav]

Mmm, I think now might be the time to fit air ride, just leave it aired out and everything underneath safe

Is that your opening gambit with MrsSkip?

 

[Salty Spuds]

Mmm, I think now might be the time to fit air ride, just leave it aired out and everything underneath safe

Just done exactly that. Left the van in a public car park in “car park” mode.

 

[MrSkip]

Is that your opening gambit with MrsSkip?

That was the idea but sad to say I failed miserably when she discovered the cost, only had ST-X fitted a year ago and that took some persuading