[landrovercar]

I have a 2016 Range Rover Sport Diesel V6, with low 16,000 miles, about 6 months ago “Exhaust Filter Full Visit Dealer” warning message appeared on my dashboard, I was told that if I take it for a long drive the warning will go away unfortunately, I am staying in a very small town and only had the chance to drive it for a short distance trips.
Now, I am getting two warnings the first one says: “No Engine Restarts in 45miles. Incorrect Diesel Exhaust Fluid Quality Detected” and the second one says “Exhaust Filter Full Visit Dealer”
I only have 45 miles left and after that the car won't start, does anyone know what needs to be done..

Thank you

 

[Mancerator]

The "No Engine Restarts" means once the 45 mile limit is reached you can keep driving but it will not start again once it's shut off. I would get it to the dealer who can diagnose the cause, fix it and reset the warning.
The diesel exhaust filter catches unburned carbon and periodically needs to burn it off the filter by "regenerating". That can happen automatically with periodic 30 minute, higher RPM drives (I will put the trans in manual mode and hold between 2,500-3000 RPMs which allows it to heat up without driving at excessive MPH speeds) and can be facilitated by adding Lucas Oil, Diesel Deep Clean to the fuel tank which will burn cleaner and hotter. It can also be "forced" to happen by a technician with the proper diagnostic tool. It causes the system to inject additional fuel which isn't burned in the combustion chamber but passes into the exhaust system where it burns hot and clears the filter.
The diesel is a wonderful, efficient powerplant but due to required emissions systems they are more sensitive to short in-town trips, low RPM speeds and urea DEF quality. It just means there are a few additional things to stay on top of to keep them running properly.

 

[landrovercar]

Hi Mancerator, I like to begin by saying “thank you so much” for taking the time to reply to my inquiry.
I stopped drive the car a couple of months ago and it's still showing 45 miles as of now.
I bought this car in Florida even though I live in Richmond, VA but I took the car out of the country.
I brought my car with me overseas, and the dealer over here is not helpful at all they dont even recognize the US warranty.
Right now the car is setting in a mechanic's garage, with some tips and information I can direct the mechanic by telling them what needs to be done step by step and by the way the mechanic, does have the diagnostic tool in their shop.
Any tips and information I can get will save my life.
Thank you again.

Norm

 

[Mancerator]

The DEF does not stay fresh forever and can go bad. Given the low miles there's a good chance the DEF in your TD6 hasn't been used/refilled and needs to be flushed out and completely replaced. Land Rover uses and recommends AdBlue. The DEF injector nozzle has been known to get gunked up with crystalized urea. Usually just needs to be removed, cleaned and reinstalled. Not sure whether doing these things will clear the code or if that requires a code reader to reset.
Also try searching the European user groups where diesels are a much bigger percentage of Range Rovers.

 

[landrovercar]

Thank you Mancerator.
I will share these valuable tips with the mechanic.
Norm

 

[DieselD]

my issue was solved with a software update from an aftermarket shop here in Scottsdale.

 

[Mancerator]

my issue was solved with a software update from an aftermarket shop here in Scottsdale.

Hey DieselD, thanks for the heads up. I haven't gotten the incorrect DEF message but have gotten DPF not performing to spec. I'm also in Scottsdale and mine has been serviced by the dealer on a regular basis so maybe that software update was installed. I would however be interested in knowing who the independent shop is that has the tools and knows how to service Land Rover diesels.
Thanks

 

[landrovercar]

my issue was solved with a software update from an aftermarket shop here in Scottsdale.

Hi DieselD,
what is the name of the software or file name?
I heard there is a way to to eliminate the warning by installing a piece of software, that can disable detecting the DEF all together. In my opinion that is a bad idea myself, I would not do it.

 

[NoExpert]

Where are you currently? The shop will probably need to do a DPF regeneration to start and clear out the DEF and refill.

 

[DieselD]

i am in scottsdale. rover tech was the shop that did the work. $200 for the time spent

 

[Mancerator]

i am in scottsdale. rover tech was the shop that did the work. $200 for the time spent

Great, thanks

 

[landrovercar]

Where are you currently? The shop will probably need to do a DPF regeneration to start and clear out the DEF and refill.

Hi NoExpert,
Unfortunately, the car is in south of Spain. The dealers over here are very hard to deal with I guess; due to the car was purchased in the US..

 

[NoExpert]

Unfortunately there is no transcontinental warranty that I’m aware of. Electronics you can get away with if it’s a big company (Apple, Microsoft), but cars, I highly doubt it. The car was specifically made for the US market to US emissions for US safety standards and warranted as such.

Bummer you’re all way in Southern Spain, if you weren’t too far from our shop in Poland I’d say bring it by and we’ll get it up and running for you.

Unless you’re Spanish you’ll also get hit with the “foreigner tax” in Spain. I got raped for a cheap tire in Barcelona, but mi espanol es muy poco and I needed a tire on New Year’s Day thanks to the guy who failed at breaking into the car and stabbed the tire instead.

 

[landrovercar]

Unfortunately there is no transcontinental warranty that I’m aware of. Electronics you can get away with if it’s a big company (Apple, Microsoft), but cars, I highly doubt it. The car was specifically made for the US market to US emissions for US safety standards and warranted as such.

Bummer you’re all way in Southern Spain, if you weren’t too far from our shop in Poland I’d say bring it by and we’ll get it up and running for you.

Unless you’re Spanish you’ll also get hit with the “foreigner tax” in Spain. I got raped for a cheap tire in Barcelona, but mi espanol es muy poco and I needed a tire on New Year’s Day thanks to the guy who failed at breaking into the car and stabbed the tire instead.

oh man! Poland, how nice. I wish I could drive it up there.

 

[landrovercar]

NoExpert, do you have a shop for LR?
I see that you go by "NoExpert" but I think you are ONE.

 

[NoExpert]

I’m a mechanic at an independent LR shop near Poznan.

I have gone by NoExpert since 2002 and as I’m continually learning I definitely do not consider myself an expert.

 

[landrovercar]

I’m a mechanic at an independent LR shop near Poznan.

I have gone by NoExpert since 2002 and as I’m continually learning I definitely do not consider myself an expert.

Hi NoExpert,
Is there a reliable manual I can purchase that shows or guide my mechanic, a kind of step by step to fix these two problems?
Thank you

 

[NoExpert]

JLR Topix subscription would be your best bet for what you want to do.

 

[landrovercar]

JLR Topix

Thank you

 

[DieselD]

happened again. Got the non-start message for incorrect DEF. Independent shop that did it says all they can do is drain the DEF that is in it, fill it, reset the warning and try a software update again. Anyone else have the reoccurence after getting the message deleted?