Checking DPF status using OBD-Eleven

[Wildebeast]

Hello all;

Several weeks ago, I posted a question about using VAG DPF on a USA CJAA engine. After trying it multiple times to no avail, I took the plunge and invested in OBD Eleven. I am at a loss as to how to use the app to perform this task. I have gone into live data and the app gives me numbered but un-named or labeled channels which range from 01-240(something). I have looked it up and some posts suggest the channels 67-72 or something like that but when I looked at those, I get nothing but unlabeled measurements of something. OBD Eleven correctly identifies my engine and VIN number. I suspect that I am missing something. Does anyone have any suggestions?

 

[AverageAndy]

On VCDS if I recall, channel 99 is the temps at the turbo and DPF, channel 108? is the DPF soot level status (see the ross-tech link). I do not have OBD11, so I don't know if the channels correlate, but I assume they would.

Steps to read DPF status using VCDS | Ross-Tech Forums

 

[Wildebeast]

This is on OBD 11 but not VCDS/Ross Tech

 

[AverageAndy]

Yes I know, that is why I stated the channels may not correlate. At least you could try them.

 

[Wildebeast]

Okay. Thanks. I am kind of honked off that the channels are set up so cryptically. I could not find anything in the manual. I was worried that the live data channel selection was barking up the wrong tree.

 

[Lightflyer1]

Well the proper tool is VCDS from RossTech. If you are up in the Austin area I would scan it for you. Heading down to Galveston in a few weeks for a cruise and we might could meet up then if possible.

 

[Wildebeast]

Thank you for the generous offer Lightflyer1. However, the OBD Eleven should be able to perform this task. In that case, I should return it and order VCDS because OBD Eleven is apparently considerably less functional.