Suspension sinks on Sundays! C5 X7 that works hard + 206 GTi HDi (and 406 Coupe and 306 HDi). - MattBLancs

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mickthemaverick wrote: 10 Nov 2026, 03:18 I would suggest the reason is so that you can be sure to allow the regen to complete before switching off, as well as enabling you to aid the regen by keeping the revs up if possible. :)
You would suggest …

But your signature would have me believe that you are not indecisive! :rofl2:
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mickthemaverick wrote: 10 Nov 2026, 03:18 I would suggest the reason is so that you can be sure to allow the regen to complete before switching off, as well as enabling you to aid the regen by keeping the revs up if possible. :)
That's pretty much it - but unless you do a lot of short journeys it's not really a concern - we are now approaching 275k miles in DPF equipped DV6s across 4 cars with individual mileages ranging from 0 - 140k and I can only remember one occasion where the warning came on and we had to drive it a bit to allow it to complete.
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Morning all, sorry busy so not logged on for a bit.

Yep, having a "Regen in progress" light just good for awareness that it's happening. Also gives an early heads up of upcoming issues (e.g. if seeing it lit often, very short gaps between them = failing to complete the cycle)

How about a video of a puzzle I encountered in the red 308 earlier this week:


(I know what's going on, will reveal why later!) :)
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Sorry for the portrait format, I was meant to be off to work rather than crafting finely polished videos :rofl2:
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It's a pity that that seems to be a digital whistle - on with the door closed, and off when open. Had it been progressive as you opened the door you may have been able to play the French National Anthem on it!! :-D
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Mick ,, lol
Husky. :? Thinking outside of the box is better than sitting in a dark one.
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mickthemaverick wrote: Yesterday, 08:47 It's a pity that that seems to be a digital whistle - on with the door closed, and off when open. Had it been progressive as you opened the door you may have been able to play the French National Anthem on it!! :-D
Well, there might be a way to vary the pitch - but how I think I could achieve that would give the game away!

Had a very quick forum search this morning - most of the whistles mentioned on here are vehicles on the move. Seems unique that mines stationary!

Any guesses as to the cause? :)
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Door open alarm going wrong ?
Husky. :? Thinking outside of the box is better than sitting in a dark one.
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