[pgm]

since new, radiator fan comes on for length of time after jouney, quite noisy and burning smell, strangely, garage say this is normal and refuse to check it, anybody else had this problem??

 

[Dave47]

Hi pgm and welcome to the forum.I would suggest you look at the dpf threads for answers to your question. It's all there the good and the bad.

 

[pgm]

Erm, thankyou for replying, but sorry, what are the dpf threads, where do i find these??

 

[Dave47]

Sorry pgm,dpf = Diesel Particulate Filter
Look in Antara Faults and Fixes and other threads you will find plenty of info.

 

[Off Road Doc]

Hi PGM, the fan running after turning the engine off is normal. What it means is the car has been doing a dpf regeneration, basically excess soot is being burned off.To achieve this extra diesel is injected into dpf to burn at a higher temperature, hence why the fan is running. If this happens you need to let it complete a regeneration. As Dave suggested, look through the forum and read up on the DPF and learn how to drive, manage and maintain the dpf system. ( but its not all doom and gloom, good car choice, enjoy it)
http://www.antaraownersclub.com/forum/and-the-dpf-nightmare-begins_topic435.html#5574

 

[pgm]

ok, thanks for advice

 

[Grumps]

Just to add you can still have the cooling fan come on and it doesn't always mean a regen is taking place. I have had it come on with the warmer weather which is to be expected and normal.