The concerns of particulate filters will be quite common. When the malfunction comes, you may discover signs quite disparate, such as a loss of power. It is uncommon for the Citroen Survolt malfunction to come from the filter as such, but it is undoubtedly impacted. We will therefore try to grasp the principle of your particle filter, after that to understand the cause of your malfunction.problem-fap-Citroen-Survolt

What is the FAP of a Citroen Survolt used for?

This particle filter is to protect you. Easy to understand, the fap is used to filter molecules toxiques for the man. Originally, there was a particulate filter particularly on diesel engines, but they are now common in petrol engines. These kinds of molecules we are talking about emitted by the Citroen Survolt are so small that they can quickly get inside the lungs. Experts have shown that these particles can cause serious illness. In this case, your FAP is very important. If ever a malfunction comes, it therefore remains capital to remedy it. Your catalyst is used to lower the molecules emitted, then the particle filter will pick up these molecules that have managed to pass.

FAP of your clogged Citroen Survolt: origins and solutions

Now let's move on to the things that concern us. We can therefore identify your malfunction and know how to remedy it.

Particulate Filter: The problem comes from poor combustion.

As said before, it is rather exceptional that the particle filter contains a malfunction. If it gets dirty, it is probably because of the other problem. Poor fuel combustion can sometimes generate a lot of residue. This therefore remains possible that the malfunction occurs from another constituent of the engine of your Citroen Survolt. Indeed, it is common for the problem to come from injectors.

A sensor problem

If a bad signal is ever sent to a location near the engine block, this could damage mechanical problems inside your engine block. Ultimately, your filter will be impacted. The engine block components of your Citroen Survolt may work without problems, but there is an adjustment malfunction. Not easy to guess where the malfunction came from without having a technician carry out a diagnosis.

You don't ride enough

Note that a particle filter cleans itself. Indeed, it is with the heat generated by the engine block that the latter will succeed in eliminating the soot . If you drive mainly in urban areas, the particle filter of your Citroen Survolt will clog more easily. We advise you to drive for fifteen minutes at 3000 rpm in order to clean it.

Conclusion

The Citroen Survolt's Particulate Filter is one of the last links in the mechanical . If there is a malfunction, there is a good chance that the source of the malfunction is somewhere else. Remember that permanently taking a FAP is formally illegal, for the Citroen Survolt as for any other vehicle. If it ever malfunctions, it is necessary to repair it or even have it replaced. Leave a comment if this file was useful to you. See you soon!