In our Savtrans Berlin garage was a BMW 525d (E60), built 2005, 2.5-litre diesel with an error message on the dashboard. The vehicle owner reported that the car began to jerk when accelerating.
Signs of a defective particulate filter sensor on the BMW 525d (E60)
- The check engine light on the dashboard is illuminated
- Rough idling
- Engine power loss
- Increased fuel consumption
Causes of particulate filter sensor failure
- Wear and tear due to high mileage — From around 150,000–200,000 km, the sensor loses its measurement accuracy and fails.
- Clogged particulate filter (DPF) - Too much soot in the filter increases the back pressure and permanently damages the pressure sensor. *
- Short journeys - The filter is not fully regenerated during frequent short journeys, which leads to sensor damage*.
- Moisture and corrosion - The sensor is located in the exhaust area and is exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations, which leads to corrosion*.
- Defective hose connections - Torn or porous vacuum hoses on the sensor falsify the measured values.
Particulate filter sensor diagnosis at the Berlin car repair shop
- Computer connected
- Error read
- Condition of the particle filter checked
After a thorough diagnosis, mechanic Andrey realised that the particulate filter sensor was not working.
Replace particulate filter sensor BMW 525d (E60) - Repair in Berlin
We drove the car onto the lift and carried out a visual inspection. We prepared all the necessary tools and lighting. Our mechanic has 15 years of experience and removed the old sensor step by step and with great care. He fitted a new particulate filter sensor in the same place. We then carried out a diagnosis, a visual inspection and a test drive. After we had made sure that the vehicle was working properly and that there were no faults, the customer caught up with it 1.5 hours from now.
If your vehicle shows similar signs of a fault, we cordially invite you to visit our Savtrans garage to repair the damage. To make an appointment, please call +49 176 76766771
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