Fiat Ducato Diesel Particulate Sensor Woes

[Secrethills]

Has anybody experienced failure with the diesel particulate sensor on a recent Fiat Ducato motorvan or Motorhome?

We ordered a new Adria Twin Supreme SLB in October 2020 and finally took delivery in September 2021. The vehicle is great but we have had problems with the starter battery which seems to charge from the EHU but not from the alternator. I thought the battery was at fault and had it tested by a Fiat Professional garage who told me the battery was fine but they didn’t check the alternator.

Finally, last week I took it to another Fiat Professional garage for a diagnostic check and they told me that both the alternator and particular sensor are faulty and probably have been for some time. They are prepared to change both items under warranty but tell me that the sensor is on back order and may not be back in stock for some time. Furthermore they say I should not drive the vehicle le until the sensor is replaced

So does anybody know if these sensors are readily available anywhere in the U.K. and also if it is best not to use the motorvan until the sensor is replaced?

Thanks for looking

Bob

 

[Jimbohorlicks]

Fits Fiat Ducato Peugeot Boxer Citroen Relay DPF Sensor 2.3JTD-HDI Euro 6 (14-On)

Downstream Temperature DPF Sensor Genuine OE FIAT Part. Fits Fiat Ducato, Peugeot Boxer And Citroen Relay 2.3JTD-HDI Euro 6 (2014-Onwards) Please Be Aware There Can Be More Than One Option Fitted To These Vehicles.

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[the1andonly]

If you mean dpf pressure sensor then there are 2 different ones fitted to a ducato , is it a 6D or pre ad blue.
There are shortages of particular parts from time to time that may be in some parts store not in general circulation.

 

[Secrethills]

Thanks for your reply. I’m not sure which type of sensor is at fault. The garage said they would get back to me on Wednesday to see if the part is available. If they still can’t get one I will ask them which sensor it is and then search around for one. It’s a real pain now the spring weather is here and we want to be off in the van

 

[the1andonly]

DPF Pressure sensor

With recent chat about DPF issues I thought i'd just have a shuftie at whats available and is it worth carrying as a spare (for next years trip). trouble is there appears to be 2 rather different options that are supposed to be compatable with my van. Fiat Ducato 2017 Diesel Platform/Chassis...

www.motorhomefun.co.uk

Plenty of hits if you search

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[activecampers]

Thats not great!
Surprised the dash wasn't lit up like a christmas tree