Innova SDS43 SDS-Inspector: DPF Reset

Purpose

To guide users on how to perform the Diesel Particulate Filter function while using the Innova SDS43 SDS-Inspector Tablet Scan Tool.

Introduction

Modern diesel vehicles are equipped with a Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) to capture and remove harmful particulate matter from the exhaust gases. Over time, the DPF can become clogged with soot and require regeneration or cleaning to maintain optimal performance. In some cases, a DPF reset function may be necessary to clear error codes and restore the DPF system to its proper functioning.

By using Innova SDS43 SDS-Inspector Tablet Scan Tool with the DPF reset function, it becomes possible to initiate the regeneration process, clear error codes related to the DPF system, and ensure that the DPF operates efficiently. This function is particularly useful after performing maintenance or repairs on the DPF system, or when encountering issues such as excessive soot buildup or incomplete regeneration cycles.

Procedure

Step 1 - Connect the SDS43 SDS-Inspector Tablet Scan Tool to the vehicle and select 'Workshop Tools'

First, connect the Innova SDS43 SDS-Inspector Tablet Scan Tool to your vehicle via the Diagnostic Link Connector (DLC) to retrieve the vehicle's information, such as VIN and On-Board Diagnostic (OBD2) information.

To access the ‘Workshop Tools’, from the Home Screen, select 'Workshop Tools' section and press the ‘OK’ button.

Step 2 – Select the 'DPF Reset' function

The Innova SDS43 SDS-Inspector Tablet Scan Tool offers a range of features, including 12 Service Reset functions, as well as the Vehicle Inspection and Battery/Alternator Test functions, as illustrated in the image. To initiate the DPF Reset function, you can choose the 'DPF Reset' item from the list then press the ‘OK’ button.

Step 3 - Perform the ‘PDF’ function

The SDS43 SDS-Inspector Tablet Scan Tool supports two types of DPF Reset:

DPF Regeneration Procedure
DPF On-Board Diagnostic Service

NOTE: The type of the DPF Reset depends on the year, manufacturer and model.

1. DPF Regeneration Procedure

Select the ‘DPF Regeneration Procedure’ item and press the ‘OK’ button. The Scan Tool shows the procedure to perform the ‘DPF Reset’ function.

NOTE: The 'DPF Reset Procedure’ varies from manufacturer, year and model.

After that follow the procedure to perform the ‘DPF Reset’ function, select the ‘Exit’ softkey then press ‘OK’ button to exit the procedure.

2. DPF Regeneration Procedure

Select the ‘DPF OBD Service’ item and press the ‘OK’ button to perform the ‘DPF Reset’ function automatically.

NOTE: The ‘DPF OBD Service’ varies from manufacturer, year and model.

Select the system is responsible for performing the ‘DPF Reset’ function.

Select the ‘Diesel Particle Filter Service Regeneration (Stationary)’ item then press the ‘OK’ button to start the function.

There are some requirements that must be met first before performing the ‘DPF Reset’ function. If not, the resetting process maybe failed.

Select ‘Next’ softkey then press ‘OK’ button to go to the next step.

Select ‘Next’ softkey then press ‘OK’ button to perform the ‘DPF Reset’ function.

The engine continues to idle, and the regeneration of the Diesel Particulate Filter will be started. The sequence will be started and runs automatically, depending on build-up. When doing so, a speed of approx.1500 RPM is started, and the exhaust temperatures increase.

Wait and check the result of performing the function. Select the ‘End’ softkey and press the ‘OK’ button to finish the ‘DPF OBD Service’ function.

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