Your particle filter indicator light comes on and you do not know what caused the malfunction. The particle filter is more present on cars Diesel, although they can now be found on petrol cars. Before starting any repairs on the Seat Mii, it remains necessary to understand where the problem came from. How does a FAP work? Why is the indicator light on? What can be the most common dysfunctions? In this text, we will go around the question. indicator-fap-Seat-Mii

What is a FAP on your Seat Mii

As its name presages, the latter has the role of purifying microscopic particles harmful of your car. The molecules are so small that they can easily penetrate through our body. For your information, it is Peugeot who invented the FAP. The catalyst's role is to limit the dose of particles generated from the engine block, then the FAP collects the rest. It is therefore essential to have a particle filter in good condition in case you no longer want the Seat Mii to contaminate the air you inhale.

Why the FAP indicator light on your Seat Mii

The FAP of your Seat Mii is clogged

Indeed, it is the most frequent dysfunction. No wonder, your FAP clogs over time. The particles pile up and thus hinder the circulation of exhaust gases. As a rule, the FAP in the Seat Mii should clean itself automatically and therefore destroy the clumps. Unfortunately, if it is particularly damaged it is necessary to replace it with a new one.

An electronic problem

The concern with the indicator lights is that we are in no way sure to have a malfunction. For example, it frequently appears that a warning light comes on while the Seat Mii turns without worry. This FAP has some electronic probes which transmit the message to the indicator. When these probes have a malfunction while the FAP is going well, it is conceivable that the indicator light will come on.

What to do if the FAP indicator on your Seat Mii comes on?

First, it is absolutely forbidden to remove the particle filter from your Seat Mii! Indeed, it is punishable by law. You will need to check the probes to see if they are working properly. If these work properly, the problem is with the Particle Filter. If it was filthy, you will be able to unclog it by rolling in the towers for ten minutes. Without exaggerating, it can damage the car. We advise you to drive at 3000 rpm. The temperature of the engine block will therefore roast the stored soot, and thus purify your DPF. If such a technique does not work, you will have to change it.

Conclusion:

The particle filter in poor condition can pollute but also make you lose power. It is therefore important to have it changed. Leave a comment in case our file was useful. Enjoy the road!