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FUB-FUB-DIV1106_FBDDE7CSFREG Regeneration, particulate filterDDE7

VIN: XXXXXXX Vehicle: 5'/E60/SEDAN/530d/M57/AUTO/EUR/RL/2009/08

System Version: 3.44.50.12300 Data Version: R3.44.50.12300

The software applications of the engine control unit since DDE5 have always coordinated management of
diesel particulate filter regenerations. This means that the system is in principle able to provide optimum
regeneration operation itself over the entire engine usage phase without the driver having to do anything. In
individual cases (e.g. customer complaints) a service regeneration may be requested/forced in the
workshop. Regeneration must be requested in the DDE control unit so that a service regeneration of the
diesel particulate filter can be carried out. This request is made through this service function.
The request for regeneration is made by setting the consumed fuel since the last regeneration to a
maximum value in the DDE control unit. Regeneration is started during the next drive as soon as the coolant
temperature reaches a value of at least 75C and the exhaust-gas temperature before catalytic converter a
temperature of at least 240 C. Additionally, the fuel tank must contain at least 10 litres.
The optimum effect of the regeneration is achieved when the vehicle is operated for approximately 20
minutes at a constant as possible speed of at least 60 kph after regeneration has started. Experience shows
that the best regeneration results are obtained from cross-country driving.
The current state of any existing regeneration block, a regeneration request in the control unit and the
regeneration itself can be displayed in the service function "Regeneration diesel particulate filter" as well as
in the DDE diagnosis requests at the item "- Diesel particulate filter:" .Furthermore the distance driven since
that last completed regeneration can be read out there.
The following possible regeneration states are output:
- Regeneration blocked

- Regeneration enabled

- Regeneration requested in DDE

- Regeneration not requested

The following possible regeneration statuses are output:
- Regeneration active

- Regeneration not active

- Distance driven since (last completed) regeneration in metres.

- Calculated total remaining distance of the diesel particulate filter in kilometres.

- Fuel average consumption per 100 km since filter replacement.

Notes:
If a regeneration drive is terminated early, regeneration is continued in the next driving cycle as soon as the
coolant temperature again reaches a value of at least 75C and the exhaust-gas temperature before
catalytic converter again a temperature of at least 240 C.
When the diesel particulate filter is very blocked with soot it is possible that the regeneration request may be
blocked after a short time or not enabled. Should this happen, it is necessary to regenerate the diesel
particulate filter in an approximately 30-minute motorway or cross-country drive with a speed as constant as
possible. The service function "Regeneration particulate filter" must then be repeated.
From time to time furthermore, if the diesel particulate filter is extremely clogged with soot the exhaust gas
backpressure can be so high that there may be problems in achieving the cutoff speed. This degrades the

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ability to carry out the exhaust gas backpressure check in many cases. A clean regeneration neutralises this
problem in many cases and lowers the exhaust gas backpressure.
During the regeneration phase when the engine is running, from time to time the display of regeneration
active jumps to regeneration not active. This behaviour is identified exclusively on a stationary vehicle with a
running engine. This behaviour does not generally impair the planned regeneration procedure.

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