The light on your DPF lights up and you do not know where the problem comes from. The FAP is particularly present on vehicles Diesel, even though we will see more and more on petrol vehicles. Before attempting repairs on the Kia Venga, it is wiser to understand where the problem originated. How does a FAP work? Why does the light go off? What are the most common problems? In this text, we are going to give a point by point overview. 
What is a FAP for on your Kia Venga
As its name presages, its role is to filter microscopic molecules harmful of your car. These molecules are so tiny that they easily enter our body. For information, it's Peugeot who created the FAP. Your catalyst is used to reduce the amount of molecules generated by the engine block, and the particle filter collects the rest. It is therefore essential to have a particulate filter in good working condition if you do not want the Kia Venga to pollute the environment.
Why the FAP indicator lights on your Kia Venga
Your Kia Venga's FAP is clogged
Here is the most common concern. No worries, a particle filter becomes blocked over time. Molecules collect and prevent the proper circulation of exhaust gases. Generally, the particle filter on the Kia Venga is supposed to clean itself automatically and expel this waste. However, if it is too damaged you will have to replace it with a new one.
An electronic problem
The concern with these indicator lights is that you are in no way certain of having a concern. In fact, it sometimes happens that a warning light is lit while the Kia Venga is operating properly. The particle filter has a few electronic sensors that send the message to the indicator. If your sonar does not prank well while the particle filter is fine, it is conceivable that the indicator will go off.
What to do if the FAP indicator on your Kia Venga lights up?
First of all, it is totally forbidden to remove the fap from your vehicle! This is punishable by law. You can check the sounders to see if they are working well. Assuming that these work perfectly, the problem must come from the FAP. If it is dirty, you can clean it by driving on high speed for 10 to 15 minutes. Do not climb too much in the towers, the process may damage the vehicle. It is advisable to climb to 3000 rpm. The engine block temperature should burn out the stored soot, and therefore purify your particulate filter. In case such a procedure is really not suitable, it will have to be changed.
Conclusion:
Your particle filter in poor condition should pollute but also make you lose power. It is therefore essential to replace it. Leave us a comment if this article was useful. Enjoy the road!