Your FAP warning light comes on and you do not know what the malfunction is. The FAP is mainly present on cars Diesel, even though we will see it now on petrol cars. Before starting any repairs on your Kia Clarus, it's wiser to know where the problem is coming from. How does a FAP work? For what reasons does the witness start? What are the most common problems? In this article, we will go over the question. 
What is a FAP for on your Kia Clarus
As its name presages, its role is to purify microscopic molecules harmful of your vehicle. The molecules are so tiny that they can easily enter our body. For information, it's Peugeot who created the FAP. Your catalyst is used to reduce the quantity of molecules produced from the engine block, then the particle filter collects the waste. It therefore seems essential to have a working particle filter if you no longer want your Kia Clarus to contaminate the air you breathe.
Why the FAP indicator lights on your Kia Clarus
The FAP on your Kia Clarus is clogged
Here is the most common malfunction. No wonder, your particle filter clogs up as time goes by. The molecules collect and then prevent the circulation of these exhaust gases. Generally, the particle filter in your Kia Clarus can be cleaned on its own and thus eliminate this waste. However, if it is too damaged, it must be replaced by a new one.
An electronic problem
The problem with these LEDs is that you are by no means sure that there is a malfunction. For example, it often happens that an indicator light comes on while your Kia Clarus is running carefree. The particulate filter has a few electronic sensors which transmit the warning to the indicator. In the event that your probes malfunction while your particle filter is working well, it is possible that your indicator will come on.
What to do if the FAP indicator on your Kia Clarus lights up?
Above all, it is completely illegal to remove the particle filter from your Kia Clarus! This is punishable by law. You can check the sensors to see if they work perfectly. If they are still working properly, the problem must come from the Particulate Filter. If it is filthy, you will be able to clean it by driving on a diet for ten minutes. Without abusing it, the process may damage the vehicle. We advise you to drive to 3000 revolutions minutes. The engine temperature should actually carbonize this encrusted dirt, and therefore purify your particulate filter. In the event that such a procedure does not work at all, it will have to be changed.
Conclusion:
A damaged particle filter will pollute but also cause loss of power. It therefore remains essential to take care of it. Leave us a comment if our text has served you well. Good walk !