Vauxhall Insignia 2.0CDTi Blocked DPF Problems

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0CDTi Complete DPF Removal Solution

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0CDTi Blocked DPF ProblemsVauxhall Insignia DPF Removal
If your Vauxhall Insignia DPF system is blocked or causing problems, we can de-activate it and remove it completely from the vehicle with no future problems guaranteed. Below we have written up an informative article for you, the owner.. so that we can help you make the right choice.

For more information on DPF’s (Diesel Particulate Filters), how they work and our services.. check out our in-depth article on What Is A DPF.

The Vauxhall Insignia when released, came into the UK market at a high price of £25,000 and although we believe it was over priced, it did sell very well. In fact, more than 30,000 Vauxhall Insignia’s were sold to fleets in just 18 months of being launched. It is a very well designed and practical car with plenty of engine power from the 2.0CDTi and spacious enough to be used for taxi’s as well – they are also very fuel efficient.

We’ve done our research on this car because it’s one we were a bit particular about. We liked it a lot and couldn’t really find much else wrong with it. After doing our research, we found there aren’t any major common faults to worry about with this car – Other than the obvious Diesel Particulate Filter (DPF) – but once that’s removed, it is a great car to keep.

Vauxhall Insignia Blocked DPF
Unfortunately there is the one major fault as with almost all modern diesel cars now days and that’s the issues with Blocked DPF’s (Diesel Particulate Filters). The Vauxhall Insignia DPF system is no different and is prone to getting blocked up which can of course lead to other problems in the future.

When the Vauxhall Insignia DPF gets blocked, the excess back pressure makes its’ way back to the turbocharger and can cause “backspin” which will damage the turbo charger unit. Once the seals on the turbocharger fail, the unit will begin leaking oil into the inlet which will then also coat the EGR valve system in oil. The back pressure can make it’s way back up to the engine and cause some real major issues when the crank case over pressurises. We’ve seen it all:

  • Blown / Leaking Turbocharger
  • Injector Seals
  • Seized Engine
  • Over Pressurised Crank Case
  • Carbon Backup
  • Damaged EGT Sensors (Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors)

The longer you leave the DPF unit blocked on your Vauxhall Insignia, the worse things become and the more costly the repairs get.

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0CDTi DPF IssuesVauxhall Insignia Blocked DPF Solutions
If your Vauxhall Insignia DPF is blocked, you have a few options however obviously we only recommend a removal as it is by far the most inexpensive money saving option with a lifetime fix. You can have the DPF filter regenerated and although we can do this for you as well, we no longer offer this service because we consider it a waste of money. Once the filter is blocked up beyond the point where it can naturally regenerate, we feel it is pointless to forcefully regenerate the unit because the problem will not go away, it will eventually come back. You will either have to change your driving style to suit the DPF model Vauxhall Insignia or change the vehicle for a non-dpf model.

You can fit a replacement filter to the vehicle and this will cure the problem but we only recommend new genuine parts, not second-hand used parts and not copy / aftermarket parts. They will not be manufactured to the same standards, regardless of whether or not they say OEM specification, they will not last as long as a genuine part. Of course, there is a massive price difference but we’ve had customers spend £300 on a copy part from parts suppliers and then 6 months later come to us asking us to offer a DPF removal because their first option wasn’t successful.

The last option is one we recommend. If your Vauxhall Insignia 2.0CDTi DPF is blocked – we recommend having the entire DPF system professionally removed from the vehicle. Once you have your DPF Removed, not only will the problems be rectified for the life of the vehicle, you will not experience any more DPF related problems in the future (because it’s no longer existing) but you will also gain an increase in performance and fuel economy.

Vauxhall Insignia DPF Removals
We offer a bespoke and completely custom 4-stage DPF removal session for all Vauxhall Insignia customers. This will consist of both the calibration of the vehicle electronics system to de-activate the DPF electronically and also remove the entire DPF physically from the vehicle as well. This will ensure no more fault codes, no more warning lights, no more loss of power and no more problems.

  1. Delete fault codes & reset ECU (Turn off Engine/DPF light)
  2. Physical removal of DPF filter (Removing the blocked DPF completely & permanently)
  3. Custom Sinspeed DPF Removal software – bespoke to your vehicle
  4. Smoke-Correction service – Unique to Sinspeed DPF Removals

Vauxhall Insignia 2.0CDTi DPF RemovalsWhen remapping the Vauxhall Insignia DPF out of the ECU, we do things manually – not with automated softwares. We will download the data from your Vauxhall Insignia Bosch ECU and manually scan through the 1000′s of data strings to remove & modify all DPF related data strings. Some of the data strings for the DPF system will be interlinked with other sensors such as EGT sensors (Exhaust Gas Temperature Sensors), EGR Valve (Exhaust Gas Recirculation), Lambda/o2/Oxygen Sensor and so on. Automated softwares will attempt to delete all data strings and by doing so, will delete partial sensor related data strings as well causing data corruption which may not always be apparent immediately after having the DPF removed. In fact, you may not realise there are problems for up to 250 miles until the ECU stores a permanent fault code and shuts down in to SAFE MODE (Limp Home Mode).

We only offer DPF removals with a 100% success rate, a life time software warranty and a no-smoke guarantee thanks to our Smoke-Correction Service. To find out more about our smoke-correction service, please check out our smoke-correction article.

Removing the DPF will not cause your vehicle to smoke excessively, we can guarantee this. It will not bring up any error messages and the car will not go into LIMP mode. Also, you will never experience any Regeneration messages where the ECU normally attempts to clean the DPF – this is because the DPF is no longer existing.

Finally, you will experience an overall increase in performance, smoothing out any flat spots and safeguard the life of both your engine & turbocharger.

For bookings & more information, call us today on 0203 815 9441 or email us.

Comments(97)

  1. Mitch Paris 2 May 2024

    Hello,
    How much to remove from a 2016 2.0 is a ‘while you wait’ service?

  2. dAVID SMITH 15 November 2023

    good morning. I have a 2011 insignia elite cdti SS. having issues with DPF. could you give me a price for complete removal and re map please. In leicestershire.

    many thanks

  3. dAVID SMITH 15 November 2023

    good morning. I have a 2011 insignia elite cdti SS. having issues with DPF. could you give me a price for complete removal and re map please. In leicestershire.

    many thanks

  4. Mr Keith Pharro 21 July 2023

    How much to remove DPF on a 2011 2Ltr Insignia Diesel
    How long will it take And when could it be done

  5. Mr Keith Pharro 21 July 2023

    How much to remove DPF on a 2011 2Ltr Insignia Diesel
    How long will it take And when could it be done

  6. John Heath 31 January 2021

    Hi could you give me cost to remove dpf from my vauxhall Insignia cDTI on 63 plate, many thanks

  7. Fred Thompson 8 December 2020

    Be interested in the cost and egr delete and physical blanking too

  8. Fred Thompson 8 December 2020

    Be interested in the cost and egr delete and physical blanking too

  9. Jason Gilbert 24 November 2020

    Please send pricing and time it will take to do it to remove
    DPf from my Insignia 2.0 automatic diesel 90000 miles done

  10. Jason Gilbert 24 November 2020

    Please send pricing and time it will take to do it to remove
    DPf from my Insignia 2.0 automatic diesel 90000 miles done

  11. Mike wood 29 October 2020

    Hi, what would be the cost to have my dpf removed on my 2013 vauxhall insignia 2.0 cdti, pre face lift model, its done 103,000 miles if thats rel, thanks.

  12. Hello
    I am in London w4 , can you please send an email,re. cost, time and if M O T compatible
    thanks
    K Gould

  13. JOHN RICHARD wilson 8 June 2020

    HELLO , I have a Vauxhall insignia 2010 cDTI and Am Considering removing the DPF..how much will cost me?

  14. JOHN RICHARD wilson 8 June 2020

    HELLO , I have a Vauxhall insignia 2010 cDTI and Am Considering removing the DPF..how much will cost me?

  15. Chris 7 June 2020

    2013 insignia 2.0 Cdti

    Price redditch or birmingham

  16. Bob 5 June 2020

    Will the MOT pick it up on Diagnostics and could fail without DFP

  17. Bob 5 June 2020

    Will the MOT pick it up on Diagnostics and could fail without DFP

  18. Tim Dale 16 March 2020

    hi how much would it cost to remove dpf and re map 2010 vauxhall 2.0 astra. cheers

  19. Tim Dale 16 March 2020

    hi how much would it cost to remove dpf and re map 2010 vauxhall 2.0 astra. cheers

  20. Waseem 11 March 2020

    How much to remove dpf on Vauxhall zafira tourer 2.0cdti 63 plate

  21. Paul 5 March 2020

    Hi,i have a wauxhall insignia 2011 cdti diesel and i want to remove the DPF..how much will cost me?in London..
    Thanks

  22. paul 26 February 2020

    how much to remove please in Folkestone kent

  23. paul 26 February 2020

    how much to remove please in Folkestone kent

  24. Martin Spearey 15 January 2020

    Hi,

    How much for 2.pcdti dpf removal? And does it create issues with mot emissions?

    Fed up with constant blocked dpf

  25. James Hall 12 October 2019

    How much is it to get dpf removed in Edinburgh from insignia year 2011 diesel

  26. Damien Blythe 24 January 2019

    Hi there can you leave me price please on full DPf removal also how long will take to do and where you located i am ca2 thanks

  27. Spencer 25 September 2018

    Hi

    Having issues with a dpf on insignia VRM fg10***. I am in manchester m34
    What would be the cost of removal?

  28. Spencer 25 September 2018

    Hi

    Having issues with a dpf on insignia VRM fg10***. I am in manchester m34
    What would be the cost of removal?

  29. Jason 23 January 2018

    Hi, my insignia has gone into limp home mode due to the DPF being totally saturated, I’ve enquired about removing the DPF completely but have been told it will void the MOT. Ifvthis isn’t true Then I need to book my car in.
    Cheers
    Jason

  30. Jason 23 January 2018

    Hi, my insignia has gone into limp home mode due to the DPF being totally saturated, I’ve enquired about removing the DPF completely but have been told it will void the MOT. Ifvthis isn’t true Then I need to book my car in.
    Cheers
    Jason

  31. Chris 27 December 2017

    DPF removel cost. Insignia 2016. Running euro6 with addblu . Can my dPF be removed and how much is the cost. Thanks Chris

  32. Joe Mccourt 21 December 2017

    Hi could someone email me for price for N Ireland insignia 2.0 dti

  33. Derek 15 October 2017

    Please deleting insignia 2011 Completely will cost how much. I live in Rm8. And whats your garage address. Thanks

  34. Robert Paul Latham 16 August 2017

    How much to take the dpf filter off my car it’s a insigina 10 reg and to make it run better again thanks my number is 075********

  35. Asif 24 July 2017

    Hi could you give me a price for dpf removal
    Postcode wf12***

  36. Stuart mcdowall 19 July 2017

    Pdf Removal Price.. When I Pick Up Speed From A Bit Slow sounds Like a Splutter Sound From Engine Any Ideas

  37. Normunds Augstkalnietis 27 January 2017

    How much cost to remove dPF for my Insignia..
    Reg. number FK12***
    2012

  38. miguel Yeep 4 October 2016

    vauxhall insignia 2009 2.0cdti 130 exclusiv, error code 55 stay on, abs light on and the service light will not reset DY5 2TF thanks

  39. Paul 23 August 2016

    Sri insignia 160 dpf light on brought on long spin still wont go out advice please car only just bought …dublin

  40. dean pottet 12 August 2016

    2010 ecoflex 160 ps ..i keep getting the service now light cum on and it looses power…fault cum up ad air flow meter hadvit changed.cleared codes but came bk on and loss of power,engine mangement light on also

  41. Michael 11 August 2016

    Hi have 2009 Insignia with spanner light on been told it is DPF. Just wondering how much you would charge to fix this. My post code is CT9 4NA Just on the edge of Margate Kent. Many thanks

  42. Dan stearman. 2 August 2016

    Hi, my 2.0 cdti insigia is in limp mode, how much for dpf removal And ecu reset ?

  43. Simon 28 June 2016

    Could u Quote for pdf removal on 2009 cdti insignia? Thanks
    Email all lower case

  44. colin weaver 27 June 2016

    Bought a insignia 3 weeks ago in the last 3 days had code 55 come up on the computer.this says I have dpf fault.took it back to the car trader who connected a computer to the car he sat there for about 5 to 10 minutes with his foot On the gas this cleared the fault code and The car ran OK for about 7 hours then the code came back on.because its a taxi the trader wouldn’t give meany warranty any suggestions

  45. colin weaver 27 June 2016

    Bought a insignia 3 weeks ago in the last 3 days had code 55 come up on the computer.this says I have dpf fault.took it back to the car trader who connected a computer to the car he sat there for about 5 to 10 minutes with his foot On the gas this cleared the fault code and The car ran OK for about 7 hours then the code came back on.because its a taxi the trader wouldn’t give meany warranty any suggestions

  46. jaimes harisen 26 June 2016

    hi,

    i would like to find out how much you charge for a DPF removal on my 2011 insignia.

    Many thanks

    jaimes harisen

  47. kev cole 23 June 2016

    ive got a 2010 insignia 2.0 160 bhp ecoflex ive had new dpf fitted but after 2000 miles back into limp mode done scan dpf at fault again how much to remove and remap !?

  48. Richard 13 May 2016

    I very just had my car remapped by another company in Bexleyheath. I’ve now got blocked dPF so my mates Diagnoses computer tells me. How much will it cost Me for you to remove DPF

  49. Mike 27 April 2016

    Hi,i don know wHat is Happening,but my vauxha insignia 2012,Is Making the regeneration every day,i have done 400 Miles since i Have changed the oil,And in 400 miles left only 60%oil life…what is happening?Can you help?…thanks

  50. Mark 1 April 2016

    How much to take out of my insignia 2009 cdti eco flex thanks

  51. Craig 25 March 2016

    Hi, how do I know I have a DPF problem? I know if it was blocked it would tell me. My turbo is leaking oil and iv look at the air flow system, the oil is going from turbo all the round to inlet manifold, with loads of gunk. Plus I have a funny smell too.

  52. harry 25 March 2016

    Hi i have vauxhall insignia 20 cdti on 2010 recently i been having warning light particulate diesal filter full and also engine management light aswell.
    Car speed drops wont go over 40mph.
    I have had it diagostoc check was told to pit dpf cleaner in the tank fill to max with diesal but problem is there.
    Pls advise me.
    Thank you.

  53. aamir 3 March 2016

    Hi i had dpf problem on my insignia anr got it removed but remaping went wrong and car smokes now is there any thing you can do about it. ?

  54. Paul Maloy 11 February 2016

    I have a 2ltr insignia, dpf us blocked can you give a price for it to be removed and relaxed in the Gateshead/Newcastle area

  55. Alan 19 August 2015

    Hello I’ve got the filter error on my dash and have how does this removal effect the mot I’ve heard it will fail without it and how much does it cost

  56. andy 11 August 2015

    Hi there, I am very interested in having my PDF filter removed can you please send me information regarding this and prices and also how long it takes
    Regads

  57. Martin 2 August 2015

    Hi can u please send me a list of pricing of the dpf removel

  58. Robert stretton 24 July 2015

    Could u give me a price on removing the dpf from my 2009 vauxhall insignia

  59. gerry 9 February 2015

    Hi,

    I was told that DPF removal is an instant fail on the MOT? If not can you send em details and prices as i will be interested in this please.

    Thanks

    Gerry

  60. Ali 4 February 2015

    Hi there,
    I have the insignia 2010 cdti eco it shows code 55 and now the dpf sign is flashing. reading some of the comments and reply it indicates my dpf is clogged.

    Can you kindly email me how much will it cost me to completely remove the dpf also this car is used for PCO so will it have any issue when it comes to renewing the PCO.

    I look forward to your reply.

  61. John stokes 24 January 2015

    Thanks for getting back,I have drop the exhaust from the turbo and ran her up and it’s black smoking big time,I put a new fuel rail sensor on cause it over fuelling big time you can see the fuel gauage as gone down,from wot I can tell it is getting to much fuel!i have just order a fuel pump sender then I will check the cam belt timing.the chap I got it off as taken it to vaxuhall their put injectors in and then told him it was theDPF filter so he had it remove and the ECU resset .i will run fine for about 15 seconds then does in limp home!!i got other transport so it a on going job to fine the fault but now starting to cost but it will not beat me,if you think of wot it could be can you email me at joh*****@*****.com , thanks

  62. John stokes 20 January 2015

    Hi,I have just brought a 2009 cdti insigna and it is black smoking big time from when I start it up,their is no soot light on and it will tick over correctly for about 20 seconds the go limp home mode,the smoke is that bad you can’t see the back of the car,I clean the egr and the manifold pipes,it sounds like the turbo is about to blown up as well when you rev it up,do you think it could be the dpf and if so how much will you charge to remove it,thanks

  63. Richard 18 January 2015

    I’ve got a 2011 insignia with a faulty dpf.
    been quoted £1875 for a replacement including reprogramming.
    any advice?.

  64. P Scarcliffe 10 January 2015

    My recently bought Insignia WP09*** (2009) has covered 93ooo miles, and hesitates to go above 60/70mph. Uphills its awful.There are no lights on the dash. I live in Horncastle, Lincolnshire LN95**. Tel 01507******. Does the faulty sound like dpf/egr or cracked hose fault. Do you also fix cars in my area. What is the cost?
    Many thanks
    P Scarcliffe

  65. Dave 8 December 2014

    can you send me price for my 59 plate insignia pls

  66. Dave 8 December 2014

    can you send me price for my 59 plate insignia pls

  67. laurence 5 December 2014

    Can u send me price for DPF REMOVEL NEWCASTLE TYNE AND WEAR CHEERS

  68. sebastian 19 November 2014

    Hi i would like my vauxhall Insignia DPF removed. I love in manchester. Do you cover this area?
    o can you send me the price please.
    Kind Regards

    sebastian

  69. Bella 30 October 2014

    Can you please sende a quote for my dpf to be removed
    Many thanks

  70. Stan 1 October 2014

    i own a 59 insignia 2.0 diesel, can you please forward me a quote for having the Dpf removed.

  71. Ivan 28 September 2014

    I’m having problems with my INSIGNIA 2009 CDTi. Please send price information for DPF Removal!Thanks

  72. Ian Edmonds 24 September 2014

    Hi jason

    have the 160 cdti insignia 09 and live in Cambridgeshire

    could you send me a quote for the removal of the DPF please.

  73. Ian Edmonds 24 September 2014

    Hi jason

    have the 160 cdti insignia 09 and live in Cambridgeshire

    could you send me a quote for the removal of the DPF please.

  74. DAVID MORBY 19 September 2014

    I have had my dpf warning light come on my insignia 20cdti being that i know how unreadable they are could you please give a price on a removal of the unit thx . I live Dudley West midlands

  75. Francis 12 September 2014

    How much does it cost to remove DPF. I live in port Talbot

  76. John woods 24 August 2014

    Iv got an 2ltr insigna how much to replace
    Mt dpf

  77. Richard nichols 19 August 2014

    I live in Bridgwater Somerset I am interested in getting dpf valve removed. Car is in limp mode at the moment can you help cheers rich

  78. tomasz wrobel 14 August 2014

    Hi.Do u cover Boston lincolnshire for DPF removal?
    what is cost on that?
    many tnx.

  79. Dave 13 August 2014

    i have a Vauxhall insignia cdti 160 estate 10 reg exhaust sign come on dash dpf code 55 .bought the car from hpl motors Oldham ;had the car almost 3 monthes car going back in for the 3rd time they put pressure boost sensor on regen it been in limp mode 3 times .taking it back in again ,on the last day of my warranty.on the 14thaugust 2014.fed up now.i live in Manchester do you have a place in Manchester and how much does it cost for dpf removal
    l

  80. Mehmet 29 July 2014

    hi i have a 09 plate insignia 2.0 CDTI SRI i have same problem blocked DPF filter. Do you cover gatwick airport area and could you please email me price for DPF removal..
    Many thanks

  81. Mark Peggie 20 July 2014

    Hi, im from Sunderland Tyne & Wear. Do you cover this area? I would be looking for the DPF Removal. Could you advise of the cost? Cheers in advance

  82. james peggs 16 July 2014

    Hi iam living in Dublin and am interested in removing the dpf from my opel insignia 2009,can you help?

  83. Simon coxall 15 July 2014

    Hi how much does it cost to remove dpf I have insignia 2.0ltr Sri cdti on a 61 plate ?

  84. Simon coxall 15 July 2014

    Hi how much does it cost to remove dpf I have insignia 2.0ltr Sri cdti on a 61 plate ?

  85. Ian Thomson 29 June 2014

    Do you cover the Bournemouth area? I’m having problems with my 2009 CDTi. Please send price information.

  86. John 24 June 2014

    Hi i would like my vauxhall Insignia DPF removed. I love in Coventry. Do you cover this area? Also can you send me the price please.

  87. John 24 June 2014

    Hi i would like my vauxhall Insignia DPF removed. I love in Coventry. Do you cover this area? Also can you send me the price please.

  88. Steve O'Rourke 10 June 2014

    I’m interested in having my DPF removed on my insignia 2.0. Could you send me a price please

    Thanks

    Steve

  89. Steve O'Rourke 10 June 2014

    I’m interested in having my DPF removed on my insignia 2.0. Could you send me a price please

    Thanks

    Steve

  90. Andrew Oattes 28 March 2014

    Hi,

    I live in the Glasgow area and would like to get my Vauxhall Insignia 2.0 CDTi DPF removed as it has once again gone into limp mode.

    Could you please send me info, pricing and also if you be available from Sunday onwards to look at the car. Reg. BK11OHB.

    Many thanks.

    Andy

  91. Richard Crowther 8 December 2013

    I live in the swansea area, south wales, my son has a vauxhall insignia 2.0 cdti and his dpf warning light has come on and has gone into limp mode. Is your service available in the swansea area and what is the cost for the removal, it’s sounds a good solution, and how long will the car be off the road?

  92. jim mcghee 31 October 2013

    hi i have a vauxhall insignia 2.0 diesel the diesel particle filter full check owners hand book sign came on i have tried to clean it by driving at high revs for 30mins but this didnt solve it can you tell me is there anywhere in the glasgow area that can help cheers jim p.s as soon as this is gone so is this car

  93. Conor 28 December 2012

    Hi
    Just wondering can you recommend any company in the ROI completing this operation as I have a 10 reg Insignia 49K miles and the DPF light is flashing on every 150-250 miles at this stage. ‘ i’m concerned with back pressure as I find it uneven at 2000rpm..
    I serviced the car but had no fuel filter in stock at the time, so it needs the fuel element changed. I think its time to remove the DPF, I would be grateful if you could help me out on this.
    Regards
    Conor

  94. Conor 28 December 2012

    Hi
    I live in the ROI any services here and what is the typical cost associated with the remova
    of the DPf?
    Regards
    Conor

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